Kilchoman Whisky

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  Kilchoman Sanaig Release Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%

  Item no.: 22227865411-401

  If Machir Bay is Kilchoman's bright, fresh public face, Sanaig is the darker, more contemplative younger sibling. Named after a rocky coastline north of the distillery, it's built to balance sherry depth against Islay peat smoke.

  Expert's description

  Kilchoman Sanaig is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in a combination of bourbon and oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 46 %.

  Sanaig was developed as a counterpoint to Machir Bay: where the flagship rests mainly on bourbon casks, Sanaig is built from a majority of oloroso sherry casks, giving it a deeper, darker and spicier profile. The sherry casks come from Miguel Martin in Jerez, the same supplier that also provides casks to Glenfarclas.

  The result is a whisky that holds on to Kilchoman's citrus-fresh signature smoke, but lets it play alongside caramel, dried fruit and a distinct sherry sweetness — a balance that has made Sanaig a fixed point in the distillery's core range.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Caramel and honey meet dried fruit and a sweet, coastal peat smoke, with a hint of citrus in the background.

  Palate

  Round and spiced, with the sherry's sweetness first, followed by a growing wave of smoke and a touch of dark chocolate.

  Finish

  Medium to long, with lingering smoke and a final, gentle sweetness from the sherry casks.

  Specifications

  Name: Kilchoman Sanaig 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-Bourbon and Ex-Oloroso Sherry Casks
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Distillation method: Double distilled

  Flavour profile

  Peated · Sherry-matured · Spicy · Fruity · Balanced

  Did you know?

  Sanaig is named after a rocky coastline north of the distillery, known for its dramatic cliffs and harsh weather — a landscape that, like the whisky itself, is both beautiful and raw at once.

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  • 1pcs.
    93,75EUR
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  Kilchoman Sauternes Cask 2024 Edition Single Islay Malt Whisky 50%

  Item no.: 22225555-24

  Sauternes is one of the world's most celebrated dessert wines — sweet, golden and shaped by what the French call noble rot. Kilchoman brought the casks home and let Islay's peat smoke meet a sweetness that usually belongs in a wine glass after dinner.

  Expert's description

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

  Sauternes from the Bordeaux region is made from grapes affected by Botrytis cinerea, the noble rot that concentrates the sugar and creates an intensely honeyed wine. The casks carry that character into the whisky as creamy, almost buttery aromas and ripe, tropical fruit notes.

  That combination meets Kilchoman's classic coastal peat smoke, and it is exactly the meeting of soft and raw that makes this release special: the sweetness never holds the smoke down, but instead unfolds around it.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Creamy, almost buttery aromas of ripe fruit mix with fresh sea air and a discreet but clear peat smoke.

  Palate

  Rich caramel melts into grilled pineapple and delicate floral notes, while complex layers of tropical and candied fruit meet a touch of ginger and integrated peat smoke.

  Finish

  A lovely extension of the flavour, where balanced sweetness and lingering smoke give way to a full, round texture that lasts.

  Specifications

  Name: Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured 2024 Edition Islay Single Malt Whisky
  Distillery: Kilchoman
  Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
  Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  ABV: 50 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Ex-Sauternes Casks
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Distillation method: Double distilled
  Edition: 2024 Edition
  EAN no.: 5060210707620

  Flavour profile

  Peated · Sauternes-matured · Tropical · Sweet · Creamy

  Did you know?

  The sweet character of Sauternes comes from a mould, Botrytis cinerea, that draws water out of the grapes and concentrates the sugar — in French the phenomenon is called "pourriture noble", noble rot, and it is one of the wine world's most prized accidents.

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  • 1pcs.
    127,25EUR
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  Kilchoman Sherry Cask Release 11 Year Old Single Islay Malt Whisky 50%

  Item no.: 2222786557-4123

  11 years is a long time for a distillery that in its early years was mainly known for 3 year old releases. This sherry-matured bottling shows what happens when Kilchoman's peat smoke gets the time sherry casks need to reach their full depth.

  Expert's description

  Kilchoman Sherry Cask Release is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 11 years old, matured in sherry casks and bottled at 50 %.

  Kilchoman is one of the youngest distilleries on Islay, founded in 2005, but has quickly established a style that combines classic Islay peat smoke with modern craftsmanship. This 11 year old sherry-matured release is an example of how longer maturation in sherry casks can add extra depth and complexity to the distillery's characteristic peated profile.

  With over a decade in cask, the whisky has had time to settle and develop a noticeably more complex character than many of the house's younger sherry releases, without losing the freshness that defines Kilchoman's style.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Rich dried fruit, raisins and dates, with warm spice and a hint of citrus.

  Palate

  Full and balanced, where the sherry's sweetness and spice meet Islay's characteristic peat smoke, with layers of nuts, dark chocolate and fresh citrus.

  Finish

  Long and lingering, with dark chocolate, toasted nuts and a salty sea breeze.

  Specifications

  Name: Kilchoman Sherry Cask Release 11 Year Old Islay Single Malt Whisky
  Distillery: Kilchoman
  Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
  Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  Age: 11 years
  ABV: 50 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Cask type: Sherry Casks
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Distillation method: Double distilled

  Flavour profile

  Peated · Sherry-matured · Full-bodied · Complex · Spicy

  Did you know?

  When Kilchoman was founded in 2005, it was hard to imagine the distillery would one day release an 11 year old sherry bottling — a reminder of how far it has come in less than two decades.

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  • 1pcs.
    113,75EUR
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  Kilchoman Spring 2011 Release Islay whisky 46%

  Item no.: 22227865411-10

  Before Machir Bay got its name and its permanent spot in the range, Kilchoman released whisky in seasonal glimpses — one release for spring, another for summer. Spring 2011 is one of the last chapters in that era, before the distillery found its steady course.

  Expert's description

  Kilchoman Spring 2011 Release is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, bottled at 46 %.

  In the years following its 2005 founding, Kilchoman regularly released small, season-named bottlings — Autumn 2009, Spring 2010, Summer 2010, Winter 2010 and finally Spring 2011 — each a snapshot from a distillery still finding its identity. All sold out shortly after launch.

  In 2012, Kilchoman decided to gather its standard release under one name, Machir Bay, and the season-named releases became history. Spring 2011 is therefore one of the last bottles from this period still to be found.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Young, fresh peat smoke meets citrus peel and a hint of vanilla sweetness, with a light saline undercurrent of sea breeze.

  Palate

  Direct and energetic, with peppery smoke, honey and a touch of green apple that gives a fresh counterpoint to the intensity.

  Finish

  Medium length, dry and smoky, with a final trace of citrus and wood.

  Specifications

  Name: Kilchoman Spring 2011 Release Islay Single Malt Whisky
  Distillery: Kilchoman
  Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
  Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  ABV: 46 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Distillation method: Double distilled
  Edition: Spring 2011 Release

  Flavour profile

  Peated · Young · Citrus-fresh · Maritime · Spicy

  Investment potential

  Medium. The season-named releases from 2009-2011 were succeeded by Machir Bay in 2012 and are no longer produced, making Spring 2011 a rare glimpse of Kilchoman's early history.

  Did you know?

  Spring 2011 is one of the last releases from the period when Kilchoman named its bottlings after the season rather than a standing series — a practice that ended when Machir Bay launched as the distillery's permanent standard release in 2012.

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  • 1pcs.
    100,50EUR
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  Kilchoman Summer 2010 Release Islay whisky 46%

  Item no.: 22227865411-100

  2010 was the year Kilchoman really started finding its audience. Summer 2010 is one of the releases that cemented the distillery's reputation as one of Islay's most exciting new names, long before Machir Bay became a household term.

  Expert's description

  Kilchoman Summer 2010 Release is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, bottled at 46 %.

  The release belongs to the period when Kilchoman named its bottlings after the season — a practice that continued until Machir Bay took over as the standing standard release in 2012. Summer 2010 followed in the wake of the distillery's first major successes, Inaugural Release and Autumn 2009, and helped build the reputation that today makes Kilchoman one of Scotland's most respected farm distilleries.

  The whisky shows the young, energetic style that characterised Kilchoman in these years — a style that has since been refined, but has never fully lost its original edge.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Fresh citrus and green apples meet a distinct, almost sharp peat smoke, with a hint of honey underneath.

  Palate

  Direct and lively, with peppery smoke, sweet malt and a touch of sea salt that gives a fresh, maritime edge.

  Finish

  Medium length and dry, with lingering smoke and a final trace of citrus peel.

  Specifications

  Name: Kilchoman Summer 2010 Release Islay Single Malt Whisky
  Distillery: Kilchoman
  Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
  Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  Age: 2010
  ABV: 46 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Distillation method: Double distilled
  Edition: Summer 2010 Release

  Flavour profile

  Peated · Young · Citrus-fresh · Maritime · Lively

  Investment potential

  Medium to high. Summer 2010 belongs to the now-discontinued series of season-named releases from Kilchoman's early years, and this type of bottle historically becomes harder to find as time passes.

  Did you know?

  In 2010, Kilchoman brought on John MacLellan as manager — a man with over 25 years of experience including a long tenure at Bunnahabhain — coinciding with the period when Summer 2010 was released.

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  • 1pcs.
    180,75EUR
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  Kilchoman Winter 2010 Release Islay Whisky 46%

  Item no.: 22227865411-101

  As storms sweep in from the Atlantic, Kilchoman's casks lie maturing in salt-laden air by Machir Bay. Winter 2010 is named after the very season when the island's weather is at its most relentless — and when the whisky's character is shaped the most.

  Expert's description

  Kilchoman Winter 2010 Release is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, bottled at 46 %.

  Winter 2010 is the last of four seasonal releases from 2010 — after Spring, Summer, and before Kilchoman closed the tradition the following year with Spring 2011. While the naming refers to the release timing rather than any special winter maturation, the bottle captures the same raw, young style that defined the distillery's earliest years.

  Kilchoman's location right on the Atlantic coast means the spirit matures year-round in a damp, salt-laden climate — an influence that, even in these early releases, already gave the whisky its characteristic maritime edge.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  Sharp, young peat smoke meets fresh sea air and a hint of lemon, with a light honey sweetness in the background.

  Palate

  Direct and spiced, with peppery smoke, salted caramel and a touch of green apple that brings freshness amid the intensity.

  Finish

  Medium length, dry and smoky, with a final, salty undercurrent reminiscent of the island's harsh winter weather.

  Specifications

  Name: Kilchoman Winter 2010 Release Islay Single Malt Whisky
  Distillery: Kilchoman
  Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
  Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
  Age: 2010
  ABV: 46 %
  Size: 70 CL
  Non-chill filtered: Yes
  Natural colour: Yes
  Distillation method: Double distilled
  Edition: Winter 2010 Release

  Flavour profile

  Peated · Young · Saline · Maritime · Spicy

  Investment potential

  Medium. Winter 2010 is one of the last releases in Kilchoman's now-discontinued seasonal series, making it a piece of the distillery's early history that cannot be reissued.

  Did you know?

  Islay's winters are known for powerful Atlantic storms — weather that pushes its way through Kilchoman's warehouse walls and leaves its mark on the whisky's saline character, regardless of which season the whisky was actually filled into cask.

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  • 1pcs.
    134,00EUR