Kilchoman Port Cask Matured 2024 Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 50%

Port wine from the Douro Valley meets peat smoke from Islay's west coast — two landscapes that couldn't be more different, united in the same bottle. Port Cask Matured 2024 Edition is one of Kilchoman's most fruit-driven releases.

Expert's description

Kilchoman Port Cask Matured 2024 Edition is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in ex-port wine casks and bottled at 50 %.

Port is a fortified wine from the Douro Valley in northern Portugal, known for its deep, dark fruit character. The casks that held it bring a lovely sweetness and depth to Kilchoman's spirit, layering on top of the distillery's classic peated Islay profile.

The combination of port's fruit sweetness and Kilchoman's citrus-fresh peat smoke gives a whisky that feels both familiar and surprising at the same time — a balance between peat and fruit that few other cask types manage to strike quite this precisely.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fruity notes of cherry and blackberry meet smoke, spice and a light sweetness from the port cask.

Palate

Round and creamy, with dark berry fruit, dried fruit and a growing, warm peat smoke that ties the flavour together.

Finish

Long and creamy, with a lovely balance between smoky peat and fruity undertones.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman Port Cask Matured 2024 Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 50 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Port Wine Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: 2024 Edition
EAN no.: 5060210707842

Flavour profile

Peated · Port-matured · Fruity · Creamy · Spicy

Did you know?

By tradition, port wine is fortified with grape spirit halfway through fermentation, which halts the process and preserves some of the grapes' natural sweetness — exactly the sweetness that later colours Kilchoman's whisky in these casks.

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Frequently asked questions about Kilchoman Port Cask Matured 2024 Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

What makes port casks special for whisky?

They bring a deep, dark fruit sweetness from Douro Valley grapes, which layers on top of Kilchoman's classic peated profile without overpowering it.

How peaty is this edition compared to Kilchoman's other releases?

The peat smoke is clearly present, but works in tandem with the port's fruit sweetness rather than dominating on its own.

Is Kilchoman Port Cask Matured a good introduction to Islay whisky?

Yes, the fruit sweetness from the port casks makes the smoke more approachable, which can appeal to those new to the style.

How do port casks differ from sherry casks?

Port is a fortified red wine focused on dark berry fruit, while sherry typically brings dried fruit, nuts and a more oxidative, spiced character.

How many bottles exist of the 2024 edition?

The bottle count isn't stated for this release, but it forms part of Kilchoman's ongoing series of annual limited editions.

How should this whisky be served?

Best at room temperature in a nosing glass, ideally with a few drops of water to open up the fruit and smoke further.