Kilchoman Batch Strenght Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57%

No dilution, no shortcuts. Batch Strength is Kilchoman's answer for those who want the house's core profile delivered at full strength, straight from a selection of chosen casks.

Expert's description

Kilchoman Batch Strength is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, bottled at cask strength, 57 %.

Where Kilchoman's core releases like Machir Bay and Sanaig are bottled at 46 %, Batch Strength is bottled straight from a selection of chosen casks with no water added. That gives a markedly more intense and concentrated version of the distillery's classic style, where fruit, spice and smoke all step forward more clearly.

Because it's a batch, made up of several casks rather than a single one, it retains the consistency that defines Kilchoman's standard releases — just at a strength that gives the whole flavour profile extra weight.

Tasting notes

Nose

Juicy cherries and delicate heather blossom meet a deep, intense peat smoke, more concentrated than at standard strength.

Palate

Full and powerful, with caramel, spice and creamy vanilla uniting with the peat smoke in layer upon layer of intensity.

Finish

Long and warm, with a soft, silky finish where hints of butter and honey add an extra dimension.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman Batch Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 57 %
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
EAN no.: 5060210707637

Flavour profile

Peated · Cask strength · Full-bodied · Spicy · Intense

Did you know?

The difference between a single cask and a batch release is that a batch brings together several selected casks into one bottling — giving a more consistent flavour profile from bottle to bottle, but still at full, undiluted strength.

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Frequently asked questions about Kilchoman Batch Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

What's the difference between Batch Strength and a single cask?

Batch Strength is made from several selected casks, giving a more consistent flavour profile, while a single cask comes exclusively from one cask and is therefore unique and unrepeatable.

Why is the alcohol content higher than in Kilchoman's other releases?

The whisky is bottled at cask strength with no water added, preserving the full intensity of the casks.

Should cask strength whisky be diluted with water?

It's a matter of taste. Try it neat first to experience the full intensity, then add a few drops of water if you want to open up the spice.

How does Batch Strength compare to Machir Bay?

It shares the same basic profile, but the higher strength makes the fruit, spice and smoke all clearer and more concentrated.

Is Batch Strength a good introduction to cask strength whisky?

Yes, it retains Kilchoman's familiar, approachable style, just at a higher strength, making it a good place to start for those new to the cask strength category.

How should this whisky be served?

Best at room temperature in a nosing glass, with a few drops of water added to taste.