Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2024 Edition Sherry Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%

Every year Kilchoman gathers the best sherry casks in the warehouse and draws a line under the vintage with Loch Gorm. The 2024 edition is a reminder of why this annual tradition remains one of the most anticipated in the distillery's calendar.

Expert's description

Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2024 Edition is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured exclusively in ex-sherry casks and bottled at 46 %.

Loch Gorm is not a one-off bottling but a recurring event — every vintage is assembled from a fresh selection of oloroso sherry casks, chosen for their ability to balance sweetness, spice and peat smoke. The 2024 edition continues that line with a deep, rounded sherry character that shows just how consistently Kilchoman holds its style year after year.

Unlike the distillery's citrus-fresh core releases, Loch Gorm is built to showcase the sherry's weight: dried fruit, spice and a dark sweetness that slowly lets the peat smoke break through as a reminder of where the whisky actually comes from.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dark raisins and toasted hazelnuts meet a sweet caramel and a hint of pipe tobacco, while the peat smoke smoulders in the background.

Palate

Rich and spiced, with the sherry cask's sweetness first, followed by dark chocolate and a growing, warm smoke that ties the flavour together towards the end.

Finish

Medium to long, dry and smoky, with a final trace of toasted almonds and dark fruit.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2024 Edition Sherry Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Oloroso Sherry Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Loch Gorm 2024 Edition
EAN no.: 5060210707613

Flavour profile

Peated · Sherry-matured · Spicy · Full-bodied · Dark fruit

Did you know?

Because every Loch Gorm vintage is built from a fresh selection of sherry casks, no two editions taste quite the same — even seasoned Kilchoman collectors follow along to see how that particular year's casks have left their mark.

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Frequently asked questions about Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2024 Edition Sherry Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

How does Loch Gorm 2024 differ from the 2025 edition?

The 2024 edition carries no fixed age statement, while the 2025 edition is the first to carry a 10 year age statement. Both are built exclusively from sherry casks, but the cask selection varies year to year.

Why does Kilchoman release a new Loch Gorm every year?

It's been a standing tradition since 2013, where the distillery gathers the best selection of sherry casks from that year and vats them together into a single vintage.

Is Loch Gorm suitable for people not used to peated whisky?

The sherry's sweetness and spice make the smoke more approachable than in Kilchoman's most classic releases, but the peat smoke is still clearly present.

What defines a good sherry-matured Islay whisky?

Balance is the key word: the sherry's fruit and spice need to work with the smoke without either one dominating completely, which is exactly what Loch Gorm aims for.

Can Loch Gorm 2024 be used for a whisky tasting?

Yes, it's well suited to illustrate how sherry casks can shape an Islay whisky markedly differently from the more classic bourbon casks.

How should it be served?

Best at room temperature in a nosing glass, ideally with a few drops of water to open up the sherry's full depth.