Kilchoman 2015/2023 Single Cask Release 8 years old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57.9%

One cask, one bottling, one country. This 8 year old single cask was filled into a single bourbon barrel in December 2015 and bottled eight years later exclusively for the Danish market — a whisky you won't find matched anywhere else.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 2015/2023 Single Cask Release is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 8 years old from a single bourbon cask and bottled at cask strength, 57.9 %.

The whisky comes from bourbon cask number 2015/956, distilled on 1 December 2015 and bottled on 4 December 2023 — exactly eight years later. Because it comes from a single cask alone, every bottle is part of an irreversibly limited selection: only 255 bottles exist in total, bottled exclusively for Denmark.

With no water added and at full cask strength, this single cask shows Kilchoman's character completely unfiltered — intense, powerful and carrying a distinct signature from the individual cask that no other bottling can replicate.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh vanilla and citrus peel meet a powerful, almost crisp peat smoke, with a hint of green apple and freshly cut wood.

Palate

Intense and full at cask strength — sweet vanilla and honey cut through by a distinct, peppery smoke and a touch of sea salt.

Finish

Long and powerful, with lingering smoke and a dry, lightly spiced close that reminds you how young and energetic the spirit still is despite the eight years.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 2015/2023 Single Cask Release 8 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 57.9 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon Cask No. 2015/956
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 1 December 2015
Bottled: 4 December 2023
Number of bottles: 255 bottles
Edition: Single Cask Release, exclusive to Denmark
EAN no.: 5060210707538

Flavour profile

Peated · Cask strength · Citrus-fresh · Spicy · Intense

Investment potential

Medium. A single-cask release of only 255 bottles, bottled exclusively for Denmark, makes this whisky hard to find again once it sells out.

Did you know?

Because this whisky comes from a single cask, no other Kilchoman release will ever taste exactly like it again — once the 255 bottles are gone, the profile is gone for good.

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Frequently asked questions about Kilchoman 2015/2023 Single Cask Release 8 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

What is a single cask whisky?

It's a whisky that comes exclusively from one individual cask, unlike most releases, which are a vatting of several casks. That gives it a unique flavour profile that can never be exactly repeated.

Is this whisky worth it?

Yes, it combines a rare single-cask profile at full cask strength with a very limited run of just 255 bottles, exclusive to the Danish market — a combination that rarely repeats itself.

What does cask strength mean?

It means the whisky is bottled straight from the cask without water added, giving a higher ABV and a more intense, unfiltered flavour experience.

How many bottles exist of this single cask?

Only 255 bottles in total, making it one of the most limited Kilchoman releases in our range.

Should cask strength whisky be diluted with water?

It's down to personal taste. Some prefer it completely neat to experience the full intensity, while others add a few drops of water to open up the aromas.

Why is this whisky only available in Denmark?

Kilchoman regularly selects individual casks for specific markets, and this cask was chosen for an exclusive bottling for the Danish market.