Johnnie Walker Blue Label James Jean Limited Edition Year of the Dragon 2024 Blended Scotch Whisky 40%

Johnnie Walker Blue Label James Jean Limited Edition Year of the Dragon 2024 is an exclusive release of the iconic luxury blend, created to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dragon. Artist James Jean has designed the bottle with a modern interpretation of the Wood Dragon, using dynamic colors and flowing shapes that mirror the whisky’s depth, elegance and rarity. This limited edition brings art and whisky together in a way that appeals to both collectors and enthusiasts.

The whisky is crafted from some of the rarest casks in Johnnie Walker’s extensive reserves, including whisky from distilleries that have long since closed. The flavor profile is silky and complex, offering layers of dark chocolate, dried fruit, honey, vanilla and hazelnut, rounded by a gentle smoke that adds depth without overpowering the palate. The aroma presents spice, caramel and light citrus, while the finish is long, warm and refined with lingering sweetness and a soft smoky touch.

This edition of Blue Label is made for celebrations, gifts and special moments where only the most exclusive whisky will do. The combination of artistic design, rare casks and the signature Blue Label experience makes the Year of the Dragon 2024 one of the most sought‑after limited editions in the series.

Distillery: Johnnie Walker Blue Label
Age: NA
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Alcohol: 40%
70 cl
Other: James Jean Limited Edition Year of the Dragon 2024
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Jura 19 Years The Paps Single Island Malt Whisky 70 cl 45.6%

Jura 19 Years The Paps is a mature and characterful single malt from the Isle of Jura, inspired by the iconic mountains “The Paps” that rise between Jura and Islay. The whisky has been aged for 19 years in selected casks, creating a deep and complex flavour profile with clear maritime notes from the island’s rugged nature. It is first matured in ex‑bourbon casks and finished in used Pedro Ximénez sherry casks.

On the nose, you’ll find ripe pears, dried fruit, vanilla, honey and a hint of sea breeze. The palate is rich and rounded with notes of caramel, citrus, spiced oak, roasted nuts and a subtle touch of incense in the background. The finish is long, warm and elegant, combining sweetness, spice and a mineral saltiness that is typical of Jura.

Distillery: Jura
Age: 19 years
Country: Scotland
Type: Single Island Malt Whisky
Alcohol: 45.6%
70 cl
Other: Isle of Jura
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Most whisky travels through several hands before it reaches the glass. The 100% Islay series does the opposite: grain, malting, distilling, maturing and bottling all happen within the same patch of land. 4th Release is one of the early chapters in that story.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 100% Islay 4th Release is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, at least 5 years old and bottled at 50 %.

The 100% Islay series is unique even by Kilchoman's own standards: the barley is grown on the distillery's own land, floor malted on site, and distilled, matured and bottled without ever leaving the farm. That makes the series a genuine "Single Farm Single Malt" — a rarity in the whisky world as a whole. 4th Release is built from selected 5 year old first fill and refill bourbon casks from the distillery's own warehouse.

Because the barley here is more lightly peated than the malt Kilchoman normally buys in for its other releases, the 100% Islay series carries a different, more floral and delicate character than, say, Machir Bay — the smoke is still there, but it acts more as an undercurrent than a lead role.

Tasting notes

Nose

Delicate and floral, with soft fruit notes and pear drops that slowly give way to a light peat smoke.

Palate

Round and lightly sweet, where the peat smoke unfolds on the tongue and leaves a long, sweet finish with soft smoky tones.

Finish

Long and lingering, with a gentle smoke that never becomes dominant.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 100% Islay 4th Release Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: 100% Single Farm Single Malt Islay Whisky
Age: Min. 5 years
ABV: 50 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First Fill and Refill Bourbon Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: 100% Islay 4th Release

Flavour profile

Peated · Floral · Delicate · Sweet · Farm-to-bottle

Investment potential

Medium. The 100% Islay series is now up to more than ten releases, and early numbers like 4th Release become harder to find as collectors chase a complete run.

Did you know?

Kilchoman is the only distillery in Scotland that completes every step of whisky production in one place — from growing the barley to the finished bottle — making the 100% Islay series close to unique in the entire whisky world.

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One field, one distillery, one whisky. 100% Islay 5th Release is another chapter in Kilchoman's most particular project — proof that terroir isn't just a word for wine.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 100% Islay 5th Release is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, at least 5 years old and bottled at 50 %.

The 100% Islay series differs from every other Kilchoman release in that the entire process — from the barley growing on the distillery's own land, through floor malting and distilling, to maturing and bottling — happens in one and the same place. 5th Release continues that story with selected 5 year old first fill and refill bourbon casks.

Because the barley used is home-grown and more lightly peated than the bought-in malt Kilchoman otherwise uses, the series carries a more delicate, floral character, where the smoke acts as a gentle layer rather than a dominant force.

Tasting notes

Nose

Soft fruit notes and pear drops meet a light, delicate peat smoke, with a hint of honey.

Palate

Sweet and round, where the peat smoke slowly unfolds and leaves a warm, gentle finish.

Finish

Long and sweet, with soft smoky tones that never become overwhelming.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 100% Islay 5th Release Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: 100% Single Farm Single Malt Islay Whisky
Age: Min. 5 years
ABV: 50 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First Fill and Refill Bourbon Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: 100% Islay 5th Release

Flavour profile

Peated · Floral · Delicate · Farm-to-bottle · Sweet

Investment potential

Medium. As one of the early releases in a now well-established annual series, 5th Release historically becomes harder to find as collectors seek a complete run.

Did you know?

The word terroir is normally used for wine, but Kilchoman's 100% Islay series is one of the best examples in the whisky world that the same principle applies to barley — the soil, climate and water leave their own distinct mark.

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13 years is almost two-thirds of Kilchoman's entire lifetime as a distillery. This release is one of the rare moments where you can taste just how far the distillery's young, energetic style has developed over time.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 13 Year Old is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured for 13 years and bottled at 50 %.

With 13 years of maturation behind it, this is one of the oldest releases in Kilchoman's catalogue, surpassed only by a handful of even older limited editions. The long maturation has given the whisky time to settle, without losing the freshness and citrus character that defines the distillery's style.

The maturation has given the whisky layer upon layer of complexity: cherry, heather blossom, caramel and spice dancing together with the characteristic peat smoke, leaving a soft, silky finish.

Tasting notes

Nose

Juicy cherries and delicate heather blossom meet a deep, intense peat smoke.

Palate

Full, with notes of caramel, enticing spice and creamy vanilla that unite with the peat smoke in layer upon layer of complexity.

Finish

Soft and silky, with hints of butter and honey adding an extra dimension to the long, warm close.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 13 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 13 years
ABV: 50 %
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
EAN no.: 5060210708245

Flavour profile

Peated · Full-bodied · Spicy · Creamy · Complex

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13 years equals more than half of Kilchoman's entire lifetime as a distillery — a reminder of just how young the company still is, even as it releases some of its oldest whiskies to date.

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Kilchoman was founded in 2005, so a 16 year old bottling isn't just an age statement — it's basically the distillery's entire lifetime captured in one glass. It's the oldest official Kilchoman ever to leave the warehouse.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 16 Year Old is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured for 16 years and bottled at 50 %.

The whisky is built from 21 selected casks, mainly ex-bourbon with a smaller proportion of ex-oloroso sherry casks that add depth and a hint of darker fruit. At 16 years old, it's the longest maturation Kilchoman has ever put its name to, and a rare chance to taste what happens when the distillery's young, energetic style is allowed to mature far beyond most of the house's other releases.

The long maturation in Kilchoman's warehouses by the Atlantic has given the spirit time to settle and round out, without losing the citrus-fresh smoke that defines the distillery. The result is a whisky that's both deeper and more complex than the younger core range, yet unmistakably Kilchoman.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe apples and honey meet dried apricot and a deep, earthy peat smoke, with a hint of vanilla and old oak underneath.

Palate

Full and round, with caramel, toasted nuts and a warm spice note that slowly lets the smoke take over alongside a light sherry sweetness.

Finish

Long and dry, with lingering smoke, dark chocolate and a final, gentle sweetness from the sherry casks.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 16 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 16 years
ABV: 50 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon and Ex-Oloroso Sherry Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Limited Edition
EAN no.: 5060210707149

Flavour profile

Peated · Full-bodied · Fruity · Spicy · Oaked

Investment potential

Medium. This is the oldest official age statement Kilchoman has ever released, from a limited number of casks — the kind of release that historically becomes harder to find as the years pass.

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When Kilchoman was founded in 2005, several in the industry doubted whether such a small farm distillery would ever produce a double-digit age statement. Sixteen years later, the answer speaks for itself.

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Five years is not much for a whisky, but for Kilchoman in 2011 it was a milestone. 2006 Vintage Release was one of the very first times the distillery dared to call its spirit a proper 5 year old whisky.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 2006 Vintage Release is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 5 years old and bottled at 46 %.

The whisky is built from 80% first fill and 20% refill bourbon casks, distilled in 2006, only a year after Kilchoman was founded. That makes 2006 Vintage one of the earliest examples of the distillery daring to commit to a fixed age statement — a step that required patience from a distillery otherwise living off young, energetic releases.

With its high proportion of first fill casks, the whisky carries a noticeably sweeter, more wood-driven character than many of the early seasonal releases, while Kilchoman's characteristic citrus-fresh peat smoke remains clearly present.

Tasting notes

Nose

Vanilla and sweet caramel from the first fill casks meet a fresh, almost sharp peat smoke and a hint of green apple.

Palate

Round and sweet, with honey and mature wood that slowly gives way to a growing, spiced smoke.

Finish

Medium length, dry and smoky, with a final, gentle sweetness from the bourbon casks.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 2006 Vintage Release Islay Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 80% First Fill and 20% Refill Bourbon Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: 2006 Vintage Release

Flavour profile

Peated · Vanilla · Sweet · Young · Citrus-fresh

Investment potential

Medium to high. This is one of the very first 5 year old bottlings from Kilchoman and belongs to a now-discontinued early release series, making it a rare piece of the distillery's history.

Did you know?

When Kilchoman was founded in 2005, there was no guarantee the distillery would ever get to sell a whisky with a fixed age statement. 2006 Vintage Release was one of the early signs that the small farm distillery was here to stay.

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November 2006 was still the distillery's first year, and this sherry butt is one of the very earliest testimonies to how Kilchoman sounded before the world had really discovered them.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 2006/2010 Single Cask FC Whisky Denmark 3 is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 4 years old from a single sherry butt and bottled at cask strength, 59.9 %.

The whisky was distilled on 8 November 2006, just over a year after Kilchoman was founded, and matured for four years in a single sherry butt — cask number 316 — before being bottled on 10 November 2010. It is the third release in the former FC Whisky Denmark series.

Because it comes from a sherry butt, one of the largest cask types in the whisky world, the spirit gets far more contact surface with the wood than in smaller casks, giving a deeper, spicier sherry character after just four years.

Tasting notes

Nose

Rich sherry sweetness meets dark fruit and peat smoke, with a hint of toasted nuts and spice.

Palate

Full and spiced at cask strength, with sherry sweetness, dark chocolate and a distinct, well-balanced peat smoke.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering smoke and a final trace of raisin and oak.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 2006/2010 Single Cask FC Whisky Denmark 3 Islay Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 4 years
ABV: 59.9 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry Butt No. 316
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 8 November 2006
Bottled: 10 November 2010
Edition: Single Cask Release, FC Whisky Denmark 3

Flavour profile

Peated · Cask strength · Sherry-matured · Spicy · Young

Investment potential

High. This whisky comes from Kilchoman's very first year of operation and is part of a now-discontinued series of single casks for the Danish market, making it hard to find again.

Did you know?

A sherry butt typically holds around 500 litres, markedly more than most bourbon casks — giving the spirit more room to breathe, but also a different, more gradual cask influence than in a smaller cask.

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Five years after Kilchoman was founded, this cask was filled with spirit that had barely settled into its own style. It is a bottle from the distillery's earliest years, back when nobody yet knew how big Kilchoman would become.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 2007/2010 Single Cask FC Whisky Denmark 1 is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 3 years old from a single bourbon cask and bottled at cask strength, 62.4 %.

The whisky was distilled on 30 May 2007 and bottled on 21 July 2010 from bourbon cask number 118/07. It is the very first release in the former FC Whisky Denmark series, where Kilchoman selected individual casks specifically for the Danish market during the distillery's earliest years.

Tasting this whisky today is like tasting the story of a distillery still finding its own voice — young, raw and intense, but already carrying the citrus-fresh peat smoke that would later define Kilchoman's style.

Tasting notes

Nose

Young, sharp peat smoke meets green apple and citrus peel, with a hint of vanilla custard and freshly cut wood from the bourbon cask.

Palate

Powerful and spiced at cask strength, with peppery smoke, honey and a distinctly oily texture that shows the spirit's youthful energy.

Finish

Long and intense, with lingering smoke and a dry, mineral finish reminiscent of Islay's maritime character.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 2007/2010 Single Cask FC Whisky Denmark 1 Islay Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 3 years
ABV: 62.4 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon Cask No. 118/07
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 30 May 2007
Bottled: 21 July 2010
Edition: Single Cask Release, FC Whisky Denmark 1

Flavour profile

Peated · Cask strength · Young · Citrus-fresh · Maritime

Investment potential

High. This whisky comes from Kilchoman's earliest production years and was the first in a now-discontinued series of single casks for the Danish market — a combination that makes it a rare taste of the distillery's early history.

Did you know?

This cask was filled while Kilchoman was still one of the youngest distilleries in Scotland — just two years after its 2005 founding, before the distillery's now-iconic Machir Bay had even been created.

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Three weeks after the first FC Whisky Denmark cask was filled in 2007, the next one followed. This single cask is number two in the series — a younger sibling with a temperament all its own, even though the two casks were filled almost simultaneously.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 2007/2010 Single Cask FC Whisky Denmark 2 is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 3 years old from a single bourbon cask and bottled at cask strength, 60.5 %.

The whisky was distilled on 20 June 2007 and bottled on 17 September 2010 from bourbon cask number 156/07. It is the second release in the former FC Whisky Denmark series, where Kilchoman selected individual casks specifically for the Danish market in its earliest years.

Although the cask was filled around the same time as FC Whisky Denmark 1, the two whiskies show just how differently two casks from the same period can develop — a reminder of why single cask releases can never be repeated.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sharp, young peat smoke meets citrus peel and a hint of honey, with a light mineral undercurrent.

Palate

Intense and spiced at cask strength, with peppery smoke, sweet malt and a distinctly oily texture.

Finish

Long and dry, with lingering smoke and a final trace of salted caramel.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 2007/2010 Single Cask FC Whisky Denmark 2 Islay Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 3 years
ABV: 60.5 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon Cask No. 156/07
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 20 June 2007
Bottled: 17 September 2010
Edition: Single Cask Release, FC Whisky Denmark 2

Flavour profile

Peated · Cask strength · Young · Mineral · Spicy

Investment potential

High. This whisky comes from Kilchoman's earliest production years and is part of a now-discontinued series of single casks selected specifically for Denmark, making it hard to find again.

Did you know?

Even though this cask was filled just three weeks after FC Whisky Denmark 1, the alcohol content is markedly different — a reminder of how differently even neighbouring casks can develop through maturation.

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A full decade in a single bourbon cask, selected for the members of one of Denmark's whisky clubs. This bottle from the Kolding Whiskylaug series is a testament to what patience and a well-chosen cask can do for an Islay spirit.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 2007/2017 Kolding Whiskylaug is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 10 years old from a single bourbon cask and bottled at 55 %.

The whisky was distilled on 6 June 2007 and bottled on 25 August 2017 from cask number 130. The cask was selected exclusively for Kolding Whiskylaug af 1999, and only 246 numbered bottles exist in total.

Ten years of maturation in a single bourbon cask gives the whisky a depth and structure that clearly sets it apart from Kilchoman's younger standard releases, while the distillery's characteristic peated Islay style remains intact.

Tasting notes

Nose

Powerful peat notes meet dried fruit and sea salt, with a hint of spice and old oak.

Palate

Full and complex, with layers of peated malt, dried fruit, dark chocolate and subtle tones of oak.

Finish

Long, warm and smoky, with lingering notes of peat, vanilla and a hint of citrus.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 2007/2017 Kolding Whiskylaug Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 55 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon Cask No. 130
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 6 June 2007
Bottled: 25 August 2017
Number of bottles: 246 bottles
Edition: Single Cask Release, Kolding Whiskylaug af 1999

Flavour profile

Peated · Cask strength · Bourbon-matured · Spicy · Rare

Investment potential

High. Only 246 bottles exist of this cask, selected exclusively for a Danish whisky club, making it one of the rarer Kilchoman releases in our range.

Did you know?

A single bourbon cask typically holds around 190-200 litres — markedly less than a sherry butt — giving the spirit closer contact with the wood and a faster, more concentrated cask influence.

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Three weeks before cask number 130 was filled, this cask, number 102, was laid to rest in the same warehouse. Ten years later the two neighbouring casks were bottled on the same day — but they taste far from identical.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 2007/2017 Kolding Whiskylaug is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 10 years old from a single bourbon cask and bottled at 55.1 %.

The whisky was distilled on 16 May 2007 and bottled on 25 August 2017 from cask number 102. Like its companion cask 130, it was selected exclusively for Kolding Whiskylaug af 1999, but this time with only 240 numbered bottles in total.

The small difference in strength, 55.1 % against cask 130's 55 %, is a small testament to how differently two casks from the same warehouse can develop over ten years of maturation — a reminder of why single cask whisky can never be repeated.

Tasting notes

Nose

Powerful peat notes meet dried fruit and sea salt, with a touch more spice than its companion cask.

Palate

Full and complex, with layers of peated malt, dried fruit, dark chocolate and subtle tones of oak and spice.

Finish

Long, warm and smoky, with lingering notes of peat, vanilla and a hint of citrus.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 2007/2017 Kolding Whiskylaug Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 55.1 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon Cask No. 102
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 16 May 2007
Bottled: 25 August 2017
Number of bottles: 240 bottles
Edition: Single Cask Release, Kolding Whiskylaug af 1999

Flavour profile

Peated · Cask strength · Bourbon-matured · Spicy · Rare

Investment potential

High. Only 240 bottles exist of this specific cask, selected exclusively for a Danish whisky club, making it one of the rarer Kilchoman releases in our range.

Did you know?

Even though this cask was filled just three weeks before cask 130, the alcohol content is slightly higher — a small but concrete illustration of how differently two neighbouring casks in the same warehouse can develop.

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Only a small number of bottles from this vintage ever reached Denmark. 2008 Vintage is one of the lesser-known chapters in Kilchoman's early history — a whisky that never got much attention, but still carries all the raw energy from the distillery's first years.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 2008 Vintage is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 7 years old and bottled at 46 %.

The whisky was distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2015, giving it seven years of maturation — longer than many of Kilchoman's other early releases. Only a limited number of bottles were allocated to the Danish market, making it one of the more rarely seen vintages from this period.

With seven years of maturation behind it, 2008 Vintage shows a more rounded character than the younger 3 and 4 year old single cask releases from the same period, while retaining the fresh, citrus-tinged smoke that defines Kilchoman's style.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe apples and honey meet a distinct but balanced peat smoke, with a hint of vanilla.

Palate

Round and full, with caramel and sweet malt that slowly gives way to a warm, spiced smoke.

Finish

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

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 2008 Vintage Islay Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 7 years
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2008
Bottled: 2015
Edition: 2008 Vintage, few bottles allocated to Denmark

Flavour profile

Peated · Rounded · Citrus-fresh · Spicy · Maritime

Investment potential

Medium. Only a limited number of bottles from this vintage were allocated to the Danish market, making it a rarer part of Kilchoman's early history.

Did you know?

With seven years of maturation, 2008 Vintage is one of the older releases from Kilchoman's earliest years — a period when most releases were still sold at 3 to 5 years old.

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Pedro Ximénez is the sweetest and darkest of all sherry styles — a wine so thick with sun-dried grapes it's almost spoonable. Kilchoman let it work all the way through their spirit, resulting in the distillery's first ever release fully matured in PX casks.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 2023 PX Sherry Cask Matured is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, fully matured in ex-PX Sherry casks for a minimum of five years and bottled at 50 %.

Pedro Ximénez, or simply PX, is made from sun-dried grapes pressed into a thick, dark and intensely sweet wine. The casks that held it give the whisky a markedly different character to drier sherry styles like Fino or Amontillado — here it's all about deep sweetness, dried fruit and an almost syrupy texture.

Because the spirit spent its entire maturation in the PX casks rather than just a short finish, the sweetness is woven deep into the whisky from the start. That makes it one of the darkest and most dessert-like Kilchoman releases to date, with Islay's peat smoke having to work its way through layer upon layer of raisin and caramel.

Tasting notes

Nose

Raisins, prune blossom and dark molasses pour out, backed by toasted walnuts and a deep, sweet peat smoke.

Palate

Intense sweetness from the start — syrup, dates and dark chocolate — before the smoke slowly takes over, bringing balance with a dry, ashy edge.

Finish

Long, sweet and smoky at once, with a final trace of liquorice and toasted oak.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 2023 PX Sherry Cask Matured Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: Min. 5 years
ABV: 50 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-PX Sherry Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Bottled: 2023
Edition: Limited Edition
EAN no.: 5060210707019

Flavour profile

Peated · PX-matured · Sweet · Fruity · Full-bodied

Did you know?

PX grapes are sun-dried for up to two weeks before pressing — a process that concentrates the sugar so much the wine can contain over 400 grams of sugar per litre, far more than even the sweetest dessert wines.

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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

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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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Portuguese red wine casks are rare guests in Scotch whisky. Casado 2022 Release is Kilchoman's take on what happens when classic Islay peat gets company from deep, red-wine-tinged fruit out of Iberia.

Expert's description

Kilchoman Casado 2022 Release is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and Portuguese red wine casks and bottled at 46 %.

The release is the result of carefully selected casks, brought together to create a harmonious flavour experience. Combining ex-bourbon casks with Portuguese red wine oak casks achieves a deep and complex flavour profile, where the red wine's fruit sweetness layers on top of Kilchoman's classic peated character.

The result is a soft, round whisky where notes of peated smoke, caramel, vanilla and dried fruit dance in a different balance to the distillery's more familiar sherry and port-matured releases.

Tasting notes

Nose

Enticing smoke, sweetness and spice meet dark berry fruit and a light winey acidity from the red wine casks.

Palate

Soft and round, with notes of peated smoke, caramel, vanilla and dried fruit gliding elegantly across the palate.

Finish

Long-lasting, with a pleasant warmth and a final trace of dark fruit and oak.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman Casado 2022 Release 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 Portuguese Red Wine Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Casado 2022 Release, Batch No. 12,900
EAN no.: 5060210706029

Flavour profile

Peated · Red wine-matured · Fruity · Spicy · Soft

Did you know?

Portuguese red wine casks are used far less often in Scotch whisky production than sherry or port casks, making Casado one of the more unconventional cask choices in Kilchoman's catalogue.

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Islay peat and Mexican mezcal sound like two worlds that should never meet. On European Tour 2026 Denmark, Kilchoman does it anyway — and the result feels both familiar and completely new at once.

Expert's description

Kilchoman European Tour 2026 Denmark is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 5 years old, matured in used mezcal casks and bottled at 50 %.

The mezcal casks combine classic Islay smoke with the raw, green and earthy character of Mexican mezcal. The nose opens with dry, maritime smoke, tar and ash — everything you associate with Kilchoman — while the casks add green agave, herbal notes and a dry minerality that gives a markedly different edge.

The palate is intense and lively: the Islay smoke meets mezcal's vegetal and lightly smoky agave profile, creating a complex and almost exotic combination. The release shows how Islay whisky can take new directions without losing its identity — a bottling made specifically for the Danish market as part of Kilchoman's European tour.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dry, maritime smoke, tar and ash meet green agave, herbal notes, lime and white pepper, with a light sweetness of grilled pineapple in the background.

Palate

Intense and lively, with green chilli, toasted spice, citrus, smoked almonds and the malt's own sweetness, in an oily texture that carries the full strength without drowning out the detail.

Finish

Long, dry and smoky with distinct minerality, where agave, citrus and dried chilli linger, while a salty, herbal close rounds off the whole.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman European Tour 2026 Denmark Islay Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 50 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Mezcal Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: European Tour 2026, Denmark

Flavour profile

Peated · Mezcal-matured · Mineral · Spicy · Experimental

Did you know?

Mezcal is made from the agave plant and is often itself smoked during production, making it one of the few spirit categories in the world that naturally shares peat smoke's character with Scotch whisky.

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Why choose between Kilchoman's two core releases when you can have both? This gift set puts Machir Bay's fresh citrus smoke up against Sanaig's darker sherry character — a direct comparison in two small bottles.

Expert's description

Kilchoman Gift Set Machir Bay and Sanaig is a set of Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky in two 20cl bottles, both bottled at 46 %.

Machir Bay is matured mainly in ex-bourbon casks and offers a lovely taste of coastal peat smoke with notes of tropical fruit, fresh vanilla, butterscotch, herbs, stone fruit and citrus sweetness. Sanaig, on the other hand, is matured in ex-sherry casks from Miguel Martin in Jerez, the same supplier that also provides casks to Glenfarclas, and offers caramel, honey and dried fruit, sweet Islay peat smoke and citrus sweetness.

The two bottles offer a simple but effective way to experience Kilchoman's stylistic range — from the bright and fresh to the darker and spicier — without having to invest in two full bottles.

Tasting notes

Nose

Machir Bay offers citrus and sea breeze with light smoke; Sanaig offers caramel and dried fruit with a deeper, sherry-tinged peat smoke.

Palate

Machir Bay is creamy and fresh with tropical fruit and butterscotch; Sanaig is rounder and spicier with the sherry's sweetness and a growing smoke.

Finish

Both finish with lingering peat smoke, but Machir Bay dry and citrus-tinged, Sanaig warm and spiced.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman Gift Set Machir Bay and Sanaig Islay Single Malt Whisky 2x20cl
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46 %
Size: 2 x 20 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon and Ex-Sherry Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Gift Set Machir Bay and Sanaig
EAN no.: 5060210701208

Flavour profile

Peated · Citrus-fresh · Sherry-matured · Balanced · Gift-worthy

Did you know?

Sanaig's sherry casks come from the same Spanish supplier, Miguel Martin in Jerez, that also provides casks to the acclaimed distillery Glenfarclas — a small but interesting detail for the curious whisky enthusiast.

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