Kilchoman 2008/2013 Single Cask FC Whisky Denmark 8 Islay 60,2%

FC Whisky Denmark's eighth single cask is a cask strength release with a markedly different temperament from the earlier casks in the series — a fresh bourbon spirit that received a short but distinct sherry finish.

Please note: this bottle is supplied without a box.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 2008/2013 Single Cask FC Whisky Denmark 8 is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 5 years old from a single cask and bottled at cask strength, 60.2 %.

The whisky was distilled on 12 September 2008 and matured for just under five years in a fresh bourbon cask, before receiving a finishing period in an Oloroso sherry hogshead and being bottled on 16 September 2013. Only 266 numbered bottles exist in total from this cask.

Kilchoman's then manager, John MacLellan, described the cask himself as an appealing combination of peat, fruit and spice, underscored by the mild sweetness of the sherry finish — a profile that still holds true in the glass today.

Tasting notes

Nose

Peat smoke meets dark fruit and spice, with a mild sweetness from the Oloroso finish tying the aromas together.

Palate

Rich and round, an ideal combination of bourbon-matured Kilchoman character and deep sherry tones, with spice, smoke and a sweetness of raisin and ripe plum.

Finish

Clean and long, with a maturity that feels older than the five years on the label.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 2008/2013 Single Cask FC Whisky Denmark 8 Islay Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 60.2 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon Cask with Oloroso Sherry Finish
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 12 September 2008
Bottled: 16 September 2013
Number of bottles: 266 bottles
Edition: Single Cask Release, FC Whisky Denmark 8

Flavour profile

Peated · Cask strength · Sherry finish · Spicy · Fruity

Investment potential

Medium to high. Only 266 bottles exist of this cask from a now-discontinued series of single casks for the Danish market, making it hard to find again.

Did you know?

Kilchoman's then manager, John MacLellan, described this cask as "clean and long" with a finish that felt older than its five years — an assessment that still holds up in the glass today.

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Frequently asked questions about Kilchoman 2008/2013 Single Cask FC Whisky Denmark 8 Islay Single Malt Whisky

Does this bottle come with a box?

No, this particular bottle is supplied without a box.

What is a sherry finish?

It means that after its primary maturation in a bourbon cask, the whisky spent a shorter period — around three months here — in a sherry cask to add extra depth and spice.

How many bottles exist of this cask?

Only 266 numbered bottles in total, making it one of the more limited releases in the FC Whisky Denmark series.

Is this whisky worth it?

Yes, the combination of cask strength, a short but distinct sherry finish and a very limited run of 266 bottles makes it a rare opportunity for collectors.

What did Kilchoman's manager say about this whisky?

John MacLellan, Kilchoman's long-serving manager, described the cask as an appealing combination of peat, fruit and spice with a clean, long finish.

Should this whisky be diluted with water?

At cask strength, it's recommended to taste it neat first and add only a very few drops of water if you want to open up the fruit and spice.