Kilchoman 2007/2017 Kolding Whiskylaug Private Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 55%

Some casks are never sold to the general public. This is one of them — a single cask selected specifically for the members of Kolding Whiskylaug af 1999, and a rare chance to taste what a private whisky club chooses when given free rein.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 2007/2017 Kolding Whiskylaug Private Cask is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 10 years old from a single bourbon cask and bottled at 55 %.

The whisky was distilled on 6 June 2007 and bottled on 25 August 2017 from cask number 130, a bourbon cask allowed to mature for a full ten years. Only 246 bottles exist in total from this specific cask, which was selected exclusively for Kolding Whiskylaug af 1999.

As a private cask bottling, it represents the best of Kilchoman's traditional, hands-on approach, combined with the extra depth a full decade of maturation brings. The high alcohol strength of 55 % gives the whisky structure and intensity, while it still remains well balanced.

Tasting notes

Nose

Powerful peat notes meet dried fruit, sea salt and a hint of spice.

Palate

Full and complex, with layers of peated malt, dried fruit, dark chocolate and subtle tones of oak and spice.

Finish

Long, warm and smoky, with lingering notes of peat, vanilla and a hint of citrus.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 2007/2017 Kolding Whiskylaug Private Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 55 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon Cask No. 130
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 6 June 2007
Bottled: 25 August 2017
Number of bottles: 246 bottles
Edition: Private Cask Release, Kolding Whiskylaug af 1999

Flavour profile

Peated · Cask strength · Bourbon-matured · Spicy · Rare

Investment potential

High. A private cask bottling selected exclusively for a Danish whisky club, with only 246 bottles in total, makes this whisky one of the rarer Kilchoman releases to be found.

Did you know?

Kolding Whiskylaug af 1999 is one of Denmark's older whisky clubs, and private cask bottlings like this one typically only reach a slightly wider audience after the members themselves have received their share.

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Frequently asked questions about Kilchoman 2007/2017 Kolding Whiskylaug Private Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

What is a private cask bottling?

It's a single cask that a distillery selects exclusively for a specific customer or group, in this case Kolding Whiskylaug, instead of selling it as a regular commercial release.

How many bottles exist of this cask?

Only 246 bottles in total, making it one of the more limited single cask releases in our range.

Is this whisky worth it for a collector?

Yes, the combination of ten years of maturation, cask strength and status as a private bottling for a specific whisky club makes it a rare opportunity that cannot be reissued.

What is Kolding Whiskylaug af 1999?

It's a Danish whisky club that Kilchoman selected this specific cask for, as part of the club's private bottling series.

Should this whisky be served neat?

At 55 %, it's recommended to taste it neat first to experience the full complexity, and possibly add a few drops of water to open up the fruit.

How does a 10 year old Kilchoman differ from the younger core releases?

The longer maturation gives a deeper, more complex character with clearer oak influence, compared to the younger 3 to 5 year old standard releases.