A bourbon that gets straight to the point — clean, simple, no frills.

Expert description

Just Bourbon American Straight Bourbon Whiskey is an American Straight Bourbon Whiskey, bottled at 42%. The name signals the brand's philosophy: a straightforward bourbon without extra cask finishing or complicated backstories, made from a corn-based mash and matured in new charred oak casks in line with the US regulations for Straight Bourbon.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers vanilla, caramel and a hint of grain.

Palate

The palate is round with brown sugar, honey and light spice.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, soft and sweet.

Specifications

Name: Just Bourbon American Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Region/Country: USA
Type: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 42%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Sweet · Grainy · Round · Soft

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A Finnish idea born in a sauna became a tribute to rye's role in the country's history.

Expert description

Juuri Kyrö Rye Single Malt Spirit is a Finnish rye spirit, bottled at 46.3%, from Kyrö Distillery. The idea for the distillery emerged when five Finnish friends were sitting in a sauna drinking American rye whisky and wondered why no rye-based whisky distilleries existed in Finland, a country where rye has historically been a central crop. The distillery was registered in 2012 and built in an old dairy building in the village of Isokyrö. 'Juuri', meaning 'roots' in Finnish, is made entirely from whole rye grain, the most demanding grain to distil, highlighting rye's role in Finnish culture and agriculture.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers rye bread, spice and a hint of citrus.

Palate

The palate is spicy with rye grain, pepper and light sweetness.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, dry and spicy.

Specifications

Name: Juuri Kyro Rye Single Malt Spirit
Distillery: Kyrö
Region/Country: Isokyrö, Finland
Type: Rye Spirit
ABV: 46.3%
Size: 50 CL

Flavour profile

Spicy · Rye-forward · Dry · Citrus-forward

Did you know?

The idea for Kyrö Distillery emerged while the founders sat in a Finnish sauna drinking American rye whisky — they wondered why no one made rye whisky in Finland, where rye has played a central role in agriculture and culture for centuries.

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Named after India's third-highest peak, Kamet matures in the shadow of the Himalayas, a place where the extreme climate presses three cask types together into one whisky.

Expert's description

Kamet Single Malt India Whisky is a Single Malt India Whisky distilled at the foot of Mount Kamet in the Indian state of Haryana and bottled at 46%.

The whisky is a blend of three cask types: ex-bourbon casks of American oak, ex-wine casks of French oak and ex-sherry casks. The extreme climate at the foot of the Himalayas leaves a clear mark on the maturation, giving the whisky a complex, wine-like character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose has a lively, wine-like fruitiness with spiced vanilla.

Palate

The palate develops from dried to fresh fruit notes, backed by vanilla and spice.

Finish

The finish offers a subtle touch of oak, vanilla and dark chocolate.

Specifications

Distillery: Piccadily Distillery
Region/Country: Haryana, India
Type: Single Malt India Whisky
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Non-Chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
EAN No.: 9808005173755

Flavour Profile

Wine-influenced · Fruity · Spicy · Complex

Did you know?

Kamet is named after India's third-highest peak and was created through a collaboration between Surrinder Kumar, often called "the father of Indian single malt", and American master blender Nancy Fraley.

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Where sherry casks give Kavalan darkness and body, the bourbon casks reveal a brighter, more direct side of the distillery.

Expert Description

Kavalan Bourbon Oak Matured is a Single Malt Whisky from Taiwan, bottled at 46%.

The whisky is matured exclusively in American bourbon casks from Kavalan Distillery in Yilan county. This cask type typically gives lighter colours and a more pronounced vanilla and coconut character than sherry casks, showing a different facet of the distillery's style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, coconut and ripe tropical fruit.

Palate

Sweet and round with caramel and light honey.

Finish

Medium length and warm.

Specifications

Name: Kavalan Bourbon Oak Matured
Distillery: Kavalan
Region/Country: Yilan, Taiwan
Type: Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4710085218752

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Round · Tropical · Warm

Did You Know?

American bourbon casks, under US law, can only be used once for bourbon production, making them widely available and popular for maturing whisky worldwide, including at Kavalan.

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Where sherry casks give Kavalan darkness and body, the bourbon casks reveal a brighter, more direct side of the distillery.

Expert Description

Kavalan Bourbon Oak Matured is a Single Malt Whisky from Taiwan, bottled at 46%.

The whisky is matured exclusively in American bourbon casks from Kavalan Distillery in Yilan county. This cask type typically gives lighter colours and a more pronounced vanilla and coconut character than sherry casks, showing a different facet of the distillery's style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, coconut and ripe tropical fruit.

Palate

Sweet and round with caramel and light honey.

Finish

Medium length and warm.

Specifications

Name: Kavalan Bourbon Oak Matured
Distillery: Kavalan
Region/Country: Yilan, Taiwan
Type: Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4710085218752

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Round · Tropical · Warm

Did You Know?

American bourbon casks, under US law, can only be used once for bourbon production, making them widely available and popular for maturing whisky worldwide, including at Kavalan.

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The same award-winning whisky as the standard bottle, but packaged in a gift box that makes it a natural choice when the whisky is meant as a present.

Expert Description

Kavalan Boxset Triple Sherry Cask Matured is a Single Malt Taiwan Whisky, bottled at 40%.

The whisky is identical to Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask Matured from Kavalan Distillery in Yilan county, but is supplied in a dedicated gift box. Maturation in three different sherry cask types gives the same layered, complex character as the standard edition.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raisins, dark chocolate and a light nutty note.

Palate

Round and sweet with sherry, caramel and ripe berries.

Finish

Medium length and warm.

Specifications

Name: Kavalan Boxset Triple Sherry Cask Matured
Distillery: Kavalan
Region/Country: Yilan, Taiwan
Type: Single Malt Taiwan Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour Profile

Round · Sweet · Nutty · Warm

Did You Know?

Kavalan has won more international awards than most other Asian distilleries, making their gift editions a popular choice for special occasions.

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Kavalan's foundational expression — subtropical maturation without an extra cask finish.

Expert description

Kavalan Classic Single Malt Taiwan Whisky is the distillery's core expression, matured in the subtropical climate without an extra cask finish, bottled at 40%. Kavalan Distillery was founded in 2005 by King Car Group in Yuanshan, Yilan County, Taiwan, and was the country's first whisky distillery. The name Kavalan is drawn from the old name for the Yilan area and the name of its indigenous people. The distillery is located where cold air from the Xueshan Mountains meets humid Pacific breezes, giving a unique subtropical microclimate and access to mineral-rich spring water. Since its first product launched in 2008, Kavalan has won over 950 gold medals in international spirits competitions.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers tropical fruit, vanilla and a hint of caramel.

Palate

The palate is sweet and full with tropical fruit, caramel and spiced oak.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, warm and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Kavalan Classic Single Malt Taiwan Whisky
Distillery: Kavalan Distillery
Region/Country: Yilan, Taiwan
Type: Single Malt Taiwan Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Tropical · Sweet · Full-bodied · Caramel

Did you know?

Taiwan's warm, subtropical climate causes whisky to mature significantly faster than in Scotland, giving even relatively young Kavalan expressions surprising depth.

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Taiwan's subtropical climate and port casks — Concertmaster is Kavalan's best-known expression.

Expert description

Kavalan Concertmaster Port Cask Finish Single Malt Taiwan Whisky is finished in port casks, giving a fruity, sweet character, bottled at 40%. This bottling is from 2013. Kavalan Distillery was founded in 2005 by King Car Group in Yuanshan, Yilan County, Taiwan, and was the country's first whisky distillery. The name Kavalan is drawn from the old name for the Yilan area and the name of its indigenous people. The distillery is located where cold air from the Xueshan Mountains meets humid Pacific breezes, giving a unique subtropical microclimate and access to mineral-rich spring water. Since its first product launched in 2008, Kavalan has won over 950 gold medals in international spirits competitions.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers red berries, caramel and a sweet port tone.

Palate

The palate is fruity and full with berries, caramel and a hint of spiced oak.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, sweet and lightly wine-toned.

Specifications

Name: Kavalan Concertmaster Port Cask Finish Single Malt Taiwan Whisky
Distillery: Kavalan Distillery
Region/Country: Yilan, Taiwan
Type: Single Malt Taiwan Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in port casks

Flavour profile

Fruity · Sweet · Full-bodied · Wine-toned

Did you know?

Taiwan's warm, subtropical climate causes whisky to mature significantly faster than in Scotland, meaning even young Kavalan expressions can show surprising depth.

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Taiwan's subtropical climate and port casks — Concertmaster is Kavalan's best-known expression.

Expert description

Kavalan Concertmaster Port Cask Finish Single Malt Taiwan Whisky is finished in port casks, giving a fruity, sweet character, bottled at 40%. Kavalan Distillery was founded in 2005 by King Car Group in Yuanshan, Yilan County, Taiwan, and was the country's first whisky distillery. The name Kavalan is drawn from the old name for the Yilan area and the name of its indigenous people. The distillery is located where cold air from the Xueshan Mountains meets humid Pacific breezes, giving a unique subtropical microclimate and access to mineral-rich spring water. Since its first product launched in 2008, Kavalan has won over 950 gold medals in international spirits competitions.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers red berries, caramel and a sweet port tone.

Palate

The palate is fruity and full with berries, caramel and a hint of spiced oak.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, sweet and lightly wine-toned.

Specifications

Name: Kavalan Concertmaster Port Cask Finish Single Malt Taiwan Whisky
Distillery: Kavalan Distillery
Region/Country: Yilan, Taiwan
Type: Single Malt Taiwan Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in port casks

Flavour profile

Fruity · Sweet · Full-bodied · Wine-toned

Did you know?

Taiwan's warm, subtropical climate causes whisky to mature significantly faster than in Scotland, meaning even young Kavalan expressions can show surprising depth.

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On the humid plains of Yilan in Taiwan, where tropical heat pushes whisky to mature at record speed, Kavalan makes some of Asia's most awarded single malt.

Expert Description

Kavalan Distillery Select No 2 is a Single Malt Taiwan Whisky matured in a combination of American and European oak casks and bottled at 40%.

The bottle is the distillery's gateway expression - a signature blend of several cask types showing the breadth of Kavalan's style without losing the tropical maturation power the distillery is known for. Kavalan was founded in 2005 by the King Car Group and has won numerous international awards in under two decades.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Tropical fruit and vanilla custard meet a light nutty tone and a touch of warm caramel.

Palate

Full-bodied and soft with honey, mango and a mild oak spice that ties it all together.

Finish

Medium length and warm, with a last note of dried fruit and light oak.

Specifications

Name: Kavalan Distillery Select No 2
Distillery: Kavalan
Region/Country: Yilan, Taiwan
Type: Single Malt Taiwan Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4710085236749

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Creamy · Sweet · Smooth

Did You Know?

Taiwan's hot, humid climate matures whisky up to three times faster than in Scotland - a 3-year-old Kavalan can taste far older than its age suggests.

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Oloroso is the darkest and most full-bodied of the sherry styles, and in Taiwan's warm climate the whisky draws even more character from the cask in a shorter time.

Expert Description

Kavalan Oloroso Sherry Oak Matured is a Single Malt Whisky from Taiwan, bottled at 46%.

The whisky is matured in Oloroso sherry casks from Kavalan Distillery in Yilan county, founded in 2005. Oloroso is a dry, dark sherry style that gives deep colours and a rich, nutty sweetness, further intensified by Taiwan's subtropical climate.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark chocolate, raisins and a light nutty note.

Palate

Full-bodied with sherry, caramel and spicy oak.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Kavalan Oloroso Sherry Oak Matured
Distillery: Kavalan
Region/Country: Yilan, Taiwan
Type: Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4710085218738

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Nutty · Sweet · Warm

Did You Know?

Oloroso sherry is deliberately oxidised during its own maturation in Spain, giving it the dark, nutty tones that are later transferred to the whisky during finishing.

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The Solist series is Kavalan's most exclusive, with every bottle coming from a single cask with no additives or dilution.

Expert Description

Kavalan Solist Manzanilla Cask MA110223015A is a Single Malt Whisky from Taiwan, bottled at 57.8%.

This single cask is matured in a Manzanilla sherry cask, a dry Spanish sherry style that gives the whisky a distinct salty, nutty character. The cask number MA110223015A identifies this specific bottling, part of Kavalan's acclaimed Solist series.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Salty nuts, dried apricot and a light sea breeze.

Palate

Intense with sherry, almond and spicy oak.

Finish

Long, dry and nutty.

Specifications

Name: Kavalan Solist Manzanilla Cask
Cask number: MA110223015A
Distillery: Kavalan
Region/Country: Yilan, Taiwan
Type: Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 57.8%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4710085225262

Flavour Profile

Intense · Nutty · Dry · Salty

Investment Potential

Investment perspective

Kavalan Solist bottlings are among the most sought-after Asian whiskies on the international collector market, and single casks like this typically sell out quickly.

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Manzanilla is the lightest and driest of all sherry styles, and casks that held it are rare in the whisky world compared to the more common Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez casks.

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Three different sherry styles in one cask programme give this edition a layered complexity few other Kavalan releases can match.

Expert Description

Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask Matured is a Single Malt Taiwan Whisky, bottled at 40%.

The whisky is matured using a combination of three different sherry cask types from Kavalan Distillery in Yilan county, founded in 2005. The combination of several sherry styles gives a deeper layering of flavour than a single cask programme can typically provide.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raisins, dark chocolate and a light nutty note.

Palate

Round and sweet with sherry, caramel and ripe berries.

Finish

Medium length and warm.

Specifications

Name: Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask Matured
Distillery: Kavalan
Region/Country: Yilan, Taiwan
Type: Single Malt Taiwan Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4710085240593

Flavour Profile

Round · Sweet · Nutty · Warm

Did You Know?

Kavalan is one of the youngest distilleries in the world to have gained international recognition in just two decades, often attributed to Taiwan's intense maturation climate.

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A revived 19th-century legend, composed batch by batch from carefully selected barrels.

Expert description

Kentucky Owl Batch No. 11 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is part of the brand's numbered batch series, blended from selected Kentucky bourbons, bottled at cask strength, 59.4%. Kentucky Owl was founded by distiller Charles Mortimer Dedman in 1879, but lost its inventory when authorities seized the family's whiskey stock shortly before Prohibition in 1916. The brand lay dormant for nearly a century, until Dedman's descendant Dixon Dedman revived it in 2014, rebuilding Kentucky Owl around carefully selected and blended Kentucky whiskeys. In 2017, the family sold the brand to spirits company Stoli Group.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is intense with caramel, dried fruit and spiced oak.

Palate

The palate is powerful and complex with caramel, honey and pronounced oak spice.

Finish

The finish is long, warm and spicy.

Specifications

Name: Kentucky Owl Batch No. 11 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Bottler: Kentucky Owl
Region/Country: Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 59.4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Strength

Flavour profile

Powerful · Spiced · Complex · Oak

Investment potential

Kentucky Owl's numbered batches are limited and vary in composition from one to the next, often making them sought after by collectors.

Four bourbons, one blend — The Wiseman gathers the best from several Kentucky distilleries.

Expert description

Kentucky Owl The Wiseman BLÅ American Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a blend of four bourbons from different Kentucky distilleries, aged up to 8.5 years, bottled at 45.4%. Kentucky Owl was founded by distiller Charles Mortimer Dedman in 1879, but lost its inventory when authorities seized the family's whiskey stock shortly before Prohibition in 1916. The brand lay dormant for nearly a century, until Dedman's descendant Dixon Dedman revived it in 2014, rebuilding Kentucky Owl around carefully selected and blended Kentucky whiskeys. In 2017, the family sold the brand to spirits company Stoli Group.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers caramel, vanilla and lightly toasted oak.

Palate

The palate is round and full with caramel, honey and spiced oak.

Finish

The finish is medium to long, warm and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Kentucky Owl The Wiseman BLÅ American Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Bottler: Kentucky Owl
Region/Country: Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 45.4%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Full-bodied · Caramel · Rounded · Spiced

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A more powerful edition of The Wiseman, where the same four bourbons carry more weight.

Expert description

Kentucky Owl The Wiseman GRØN American Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a stronger bottling of the Wiseman blend from four Kentucky distilleries, bottled at 50.4%. Kentucky Owl was founded by distiller Charles Mortimer Dedman in 1879, but lost its inventory when authorities seized the family's whiskey stock shortly before Prohibition in 1916. The brand lay dormant for nearly a century, until Dedman's descendant Dixon Dedman revived it in 2014, rebuilding Kentucky Owl around carefully selected and blended Kentucky whiskeys. In 2017, the family sold the brand to spirits company Stoli Group.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is full with caramel, dried fruit and spiced oak.

Palate

The palate is powerful with caramel, honey and pronounced oak spice.

Finish

The finish is long, warm and spicy.

Specifications

Name: Kentucky Owl The Wiseman GRØN American Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Bottler: Kentucky Owl
Region/Country: Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 50.4%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Powerful · Spiced · Full-bodied · Oak

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A bourbon brand from 1903 that survived five changes of ownership and landed with the same company that still owns it today.

Expert description

Kentucky Tavern Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is an American bourbon, bottled at 40%. The trademark was first registered in 1903 by the Glenmore Distillery Company, which itself had roots dating back to 1849 under the name R. Monarch Distillery, before James and Francis P. Thompson took over and renamed it in 1901. Kentucky Tavern quickly became Glenmore's flagship brand and one of the company's best-selling products throughout the 20th century. During Prohibition, Glenmore operated as a concentration warehouse, bottling and distributing medicinal whiskey. In 1992, the Thompson family sold the company to United Distillers, and in 1994 Kentucky Tavern became part of the Barton portfolio. Today the brand is produced by the Sazerac Company at the Barton Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers caramel, vanilla and a hint of grain.

Palate

The palate is round with brown sugar, honey and light spice.

Finish

The finish is medium-length, soft and sweet.

Specifications

Name: Kentucky Tavern Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Glenmore Distillery
Region/Country: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Sweet · Grainy · Soft · Round

Did you know?

The Kentucky Tavern trademark was registered as far back as 1903 and has survived several changes of ownership, including United Distillers and Barton, before landing with the Sazerac Company, which produces it today.

In the 1870s, a young Julius Kessler travelled from saloon to saloon in the mining town of Leadville, Colorado, selling his own whiskey out of his own hands. He sold more than anyone else of his time, and the name stayed on the bottle for well over a century afterwards.

The Expert's Description

Kessler American Blended Whiskey is an American Blended Whiskey built on neutral grain spirit and matured straight whiskies, bottled at 40%.

The brand was founded in 1888 and quickly earned a reputation as an easy-drinking, gentle whiskey under the slogan "Smooth as Silk" – Kessler's own description of his whiskey, and one the brand has carried on the label since the end of Prohibition. In 1935 Kessler became part of Seagram, and this particular 1.75-litre bottle carries the marks of that era: the label shows Julius Kessler's portrait and facsimile signature alongside a horse-drawn stagecoach in front of a small mountain town, while the cap still bears an old paper excise strip marked "Export". The bottle was filled across three different Seagram plants – Lawrenceburg in Indiana, Dundalk in Maryland and San Francisco in California – the way large American producers of the era spread production across several sites.

The blend itself is a classic American blended whiskey: mostly neutral grain spirit, with straight whiskies aged at least a couple of years blended in, and it's exactly that combination that gives the brand its light, "silky" style. After Seagram, the brand has changed hands several times and today sits with Suntory Global Spirits.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe apples and baking spice meet a touch of liquorice and a light caramel sweetness.

Palate

Soft and round, with caramel, vanilla and a streak of citrus peel, carried on a light, dry spirit character.

Finish

Short to medium, spiced and slightly leathery, without any heavy cask influence.

Specifications

Name: Kessler American Blended Whiskey 175 cl
Bottler: Kessler (Julius Kessler Company)
Region/Country: USA
Type: American Blended Whiskey
ABV: 40%
Size: 175 CL
EAN no.: 0 87000 20075

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Caramel · Citrus · Medium-bodied · Soft

Did You Know?

Before Julius Kessler made his own whiskey famous, he served as president of the Distillers Securities Corporation – better known under its far less flattering nickname, the "Whiskey Trust".

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Kilbeggan Traditional is an authentic Irish classic from one of Ireland's oldest distilleries, founded all the way back in 1757.

Expert Review

Kilbeggan Traditional Blended Irish Whiskey is a Blended Irish Whiskey, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey combines double-distilled malt whiskey with grain whiskey, resulting in a light yet full-bodied tasting experience. Matured in ex-bourbon casks, Kilbeggan develops a rounded profile with notes of honey, vanilla, light caramel and a subtle spiced finish. The soft, approachable style makes it perfect to enjoy neat, on ice, or as the base in classic Irish cocktails.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honey and vanilla.

Palate

Light caramel with a subtle spiced finish.

Finish

Soft and rounded.

Specifications

Name: Kilbeggan Traditional
Distillery: Kilbeggan Distillery
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5099357003609

Flavour Profile

Honeyed · Vanilla-forward · Lightly spiced · Soft · Rounded

Did You Know?

Kilbeggan Distillery was founded in 1757 and is one of Ireland's oldest licensed distilleries.
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Kilbeggan Miniature is the small taster edition of Cooley's approachable flagship, perfect for sampling before investing in a full-size bottle.

Expert Review

Kilbeggan Miniature Blended Irish Whiskey is a Blended Irish Whiskey, bottled at 40%.

This 5cl miniature has a fine aroma of caramel, vanilla and toasted wood. On the palate come pleasant notes of almonds, nougat, peach and vanilla, before a long, lightly dry finish sets in with further tones of oak. Like the Irish people, Kilbeggan is easy going and approachable, yet has its own distinctive style. Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey is Cooley's flagship and is best enjoyed neat or as the perfect partner for an Irish Coffee.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Caramel, vanilla and toasted wood.

Palate

Almonds, nougat, peach and vanilla.

Finish

Long and lightly dry, with tones of oak.

Specifications

Name: Kilbeggan Miniature
Distillery: Kilbeggan
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
ABV: 40%
Size: 5 CL
Other: Perfect for Irish Coffee
EAN no.: 5099357000981

Flavour Profile

Caramel-sweet · Nutty · Vanilla-forward · Dry · Approachable

Did You Know?

Kilbeggan is the Cooley distillery's flagship and one of the most accessible Irish whiskeys on the market.
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Fourteen releases into the same experiment, and the 100% Islay series is still just as particular: one field, one distillery, no shortcuts. 14th Edition is to date the oldest and most rounded expression of Kilchoman's most personal project.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 100% Islay 14th Edition is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 9 years old and bottled at 50 %.

The series is built on barley grown, floor malted, distilled, matured and bottled exclusively on Kilchoman's own land — a genuine Single Farm Single Malt, where nothing ever leaves the farm along the way. 14th Edition is matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and oloroso sherry casks, giving a fine balance of smoke, fruit and spice.

With 9 years of maturation, this is one of the oldest releases in the series to date, giving it a deeper and more rounded character than the earlier, younger editions. The barley's lower phenol profile compared to Kilchoman's bought-in malt still means a lighter, more floral smoke style, even after this many years in cask.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe fruit and honey meet a delicate peat smoke, with a hint of sherry spice and toasted nuts.

Palate

Round and well balanced, with sweet malt, dried fruit and a growing, gentle smoke tied together by the sherry's depth.

Finish

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

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 100% Islay 14th Edition Single Farm Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: 100% Single Farm Single Malt Islay Whisky
Age: 9 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: 100% Islay 14th Edition
EAN no.: 5060210707835

Flavour profile

Peated · Floral · Sherry-matured · Farm-to-bottle · Rounded

Investment potential

Medium. As one of the oldest releases in the ongoing 100% Islay series to date, 14th Edition is an attractive target for collectors chasing the series in chronological order.

Did you know?

Fourteen annual releases in, 100% Islay remains the only series of its kind where the entire process — from the grain growing to the finished bottle — happens on the same patch of land, year after year.

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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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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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Exactly five years to the day after the cask was filled, this single cask was bottled — one of the very earliest 5 year old bottlings from Kilchoman and the fourth release in the FC Whisky Denmark series.

Please note: this bottle is supplied without a box.

Expert's description

Kilchoman 2006/2011 Single Cask FC Whisky Denmark 4 is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 5 years old from a single bourbon cask and bottled at cask strength, 61.5 %.

The whisky was distilled on 29 March 2006 and bottled exactly five years later, on 29 March 2011, from bourbon cask number 03/06. That makes it one of the earliest releases where Kilchoman dared to commit to a fixed 5 year age statement, at a time when the distillery was still known mainly for its young, energetic 3 year old releases.

As a cask strength bottling from a single cask, the whisky shows Kilchoman's character completely unfiltered — intense, powerful and carrying the distinct signature only one individual cask can give.

Tasting notes

Nose

Vanilla and caramel from the bourbon cask meet a powerful, almost sharp peat smoke and a hint of green apple.

Palate

Intense and full at cask strength, with sweet malt, honey and a distinct, peppery smoke.

Finish

Long and spiced, with lingering smoke and a final trace of oak and citrus.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman 2006/2011 Single Cask FC Whisky Denmark 4 Islay Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 5 years
ABV: 61.5 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon Cask No. 03/06
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 29 March 2006
Bottled: 29 March 2011
Edition: Single Cask Release, FC Whisky Denmark 4

Flavour profile

Peated · Cask strength · Vanilla · Spicy · Young

Investment potential

High. This whisky is one of the very earliest 5 year old bottlings from Kilchoman and part of a now-discontinued series of single casks for the Danish market, making it hard to find again.

Did you know?

The cask was filled and bottled on exactly the same date, five years apart — 29 March 2006 and 29 March 2011 — a small curiosity that sets this single cask apart in Kilchoman's history.

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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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