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

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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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Every story has a first chapter. For Kilchoman, this bottle was it — the very first whisky the distillery ever sent out into the world, and the proof that a small farm distillery on Islay could make something people would remember.

Expert's description

Kilchoman Inaugural Release is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 3 years old and bottled at 46 %.

The whisky was released in 2009 and is the very first bottle of malt whisky Kilchoman ever put its name to. It was matured for between 2.5 and 3 years in bourbon casks, before receiving a finishing period of 6 months in sherry casks — a recipe that set the tone for much of what the distillery has since become known for.

The release was met with considerable acclaim from the start, including 92 points from the respected publication Malt Advocate — an unusually high accolade for a distillery still in its absolute infancy.

Tasting notes

Nose

Young, energetic peat smoke meets citrus peel and a sweetness of honey and vanilla from the sherry finish.

Palate

Direct and spiced, with peppery smoke, sweet malt and a light fruitiness confirming the cask finish's influence.

Finish

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

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman Inaugural Release Islay Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 3 years
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon Casks with Sherry Finish
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Bottled: 2009
Edition: Inaugural Release

Flavour profile

Peated · Young · Citrus-fresh · Spicy · Historic

Investment potential

High. This is the very first whisky Kilchoman ever released, making it the most historically significant bottle in the distillery's entire catalogue.

Did you know?

When Inaugural Release was reviewed by the American publication Malt Advocate, it scored a full 92 points — an unusually high rating for a distillery that had only existed for four years at the time.

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

Expert's description

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

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

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

Tasting notes

Nose

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

Palate

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

Finish

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

Specifications

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

Flavour profile

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

Did you know?

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

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Named after the loch that mirrors the sky right behind the distillery, Loch Gorm is the release where Kilchoman sets the peat aside and lets the sherry casks take the lead. The 2025 edition is the darkest and roundest in years.

Expert's description

Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2025 Edition is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 10 years old, matured exclusively in ex-sherry casks and bottled at 46 %.

Loch Gorm was born in 2013, when Kilchoman first vatted a whole batch entirely from sherry casks and gave it its own name. Since then it has become the distillery's standing annual sherry release — a counterpoint to the more bourbon-driven Machir Bay. The 2025 edition is built from selected oloroso sherry casks and is the first Loch Gorm to carry a fixed 10 year age statement, giving the whisky extra depth and a noticeably rounder character than earlier batches.

Where Kilchoman's standard releases lean on citrus freshness and coastal smoke, Loch Gorm flips the script: the sherry's dried fruit and spice arrive first, while the peat smoke works underneath as a dark undercurrent. The result is a sherry bomb that never loses touch with Islay.

Tasting notes

Nose

Raisins, prunes and dark marmalade meet toasted nuts and a hint of leather. The peat smoke sits deep beneath the fruit, alongside a touch of cinnamon and orange.

Palate

Full and round, with the sherry's sweetness and spice arriving first, followed by dark chocolate, dates and a growing wave of Islay smoke that ties everything together.

Finish

Long, warm and dry towards the end, with lingering smoke, toasted almonds and a final trace of dark marmalade.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2025 Edition 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Oloroso Sherry Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Loch Gorm 2025 Edition
EAN no.: 5060210708238

Flavour profile

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

Did you know?

Loch Gorm is named after the loch on Rockside Farm, where the distillery sits — the name simply means "the blue loch" in Gaelic, even though the whisky itself is anything but blue in the glass.

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A bottle of Machir Bay is a good gift. A bottle of Machir Bay with two tumbler glasses in the same box is an invitation to share it. This gift box is built for exactly that moment when the whisky is meant to be enjoyed together with someone else.

Expert's description

Kilchoman Machir Bay Gift Box is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky presented with two branded tumbler glasses, bottled at 46 %.

Machir Bay is Kilchoman's flagship, named after the iconic beach close to the distillery, and best represents the house style: fresh, smoky and well balanced. The whisky is built from a blend of 3, 4 and 5 year old bourbon casks, where the 4 year old casks receive a finishing period of around eight weeks in used sherry casks before bottling.

The box contains both the bottle and two tumbler glasses carrying the Kilchoman logo, making it a natural gift idea for the whisky enthusiast who wants the full set-up to enjoy a dram the way it's meant to be enjoyed.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh citrus, sea breeze and light peat smoke meet vanilla and tropical fruit, with a hint of florals in the background.

Palate

Creamy and balanced, with honeyed sweetness, citrus and butterscotch playing alongside spiced undertones from the sherry casks.

Finish

Medium to long, with lingering smoke, salted caramel and a dry, pleasant close.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman Machir Bay Gift Box with 2 Glasses Islay Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon Casks with Sherry Finish
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Gift Box with 2 Tumbler Glasses
EAN no.: 5060210702489

Flavour profile

Peated · Fresh · Citrus-fresh · Balanced · Maritime

Did you know?

Machir Bay is named after one of Islay's most photographed beaches — a wide, white sand beach overlooking the Atlantic, just a few minutes' walk from the distillery.

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Not everyone needs a full bottle to meet Kilchoman for the first time. This 20cl edition of Machir Bay is the perfect size to get acquainted with Islay's freshest peated whisky, without committing to a full 70cl bottle.

Expert's description

Kilchoman Machir Bay 20cl is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 46 %.

The whisky is exactly the same as in the full 70cl bottle — a blend of 3, 4 and 5 year old bourbon casks, where the 4 year old casks receive a finishing period of around eight weeks in sherry casks. The smaller bottle makes it ideal as an introduction, a travel format, or a small, natural gift idea.

Machir Bay best represents Kilchoman's style: fresh, citrus-tinged peat smoke carried on Islay's coastal air, combined with sweetness and spice from the sherry casks — all in a size that's easy to carry.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh citrus and sea breeze meet light peat smoke, vanilla and tropical fruit.

Palate

Creamy and balanced, with honeyed sweetness, citrus and butterscotch, spiced by undertones from the sherry casks.

Finish

Medium length, with lingering smoke, salted caramel and a dry, pleasant close.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman Machir Bay 20cl Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46 %
Size: 20 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon Casks with Sherry Finish
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled

Flavour profile

Peated · Fresh · Citrus-fresh · Balanced · Maritime

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Machir Bay is named after the iconic beach close to the distillery, and even in this smaller bottle it's the same recipe that won the title of Scotland's malt of the year in 2013.

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Machir Bay is the beach right outside the distillery's door — wide, white and forever whipped by the Atlantic. The whisky that carries its name is Kilchoman's public face: fresh, smoky and unmistakably Islay.

Expert's description

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

Machir Bay became Kilchoman's standing standard release in 2012 and today represents the house style better than any other bottle. It rests mainly on ex-bourbon casks, with a portion of the casks receiving a finishing period in used sherry casks, giving a balance of citrus freshness, sweetness and spice.

Kilchoman was founded in 2005 as Scotland's only true farm distillery, where barley is grown, floor malted, distilled and bottled in the same place — a philosophy that still runs through even the most accessible release in the range.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh citrus notes and sea breeze meet light peat smoke, vanilla and tropical fruit.

Palate

Creamy and balanced, with honeyed sweetness, citrus and butterscotch, spiced by undertones from the sherry casks.

Finish

Medium to long, with lingering smoke, salted caramel and a dry, pleasant close.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman Machir Bay 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 Casks with Sherry Finish
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
EAN no.: 5060210700522

Flavour profile

Peated · Fresh · Citrus-fresh · Balanced · Maritime

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Machir Bay won the title of Scotland's malt of the year in 2013, just a year after launch — an unusual achievement for such a young standard release.

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Crimson in the glass, black as peat smoke in spirit. Kilchoman played with fire when they filled new-make spirit into French Maury casks — sweet fortified wine from Roussillon against Islay's raw peat smoke. It could have gone wrong. It didn't.

Expert's description

Kilchoman Maury Cask Matured is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, fully matured in French Maury fortified wine casks and bottled at 50 %.

Maury is a naturally sweet fortified wine from Roussillon in southern France, made mainly from overripe Grenache Noir grapes — a cask type almost never seen in Scotch whisky. Kilchoman didn't just finish this whisky in Maury casks. The spirit spent its entire maturation in them, and that is the crucial difference: where a finish only adds a thin coat of flavour, the Maury casks here were allowed to work all the way through, pulling the whisky towards a dark, fruit-sweet character from day one.

The release is part of the Uniquely Islay Series 2026 and is the distillery's first ever Maury bottling. It draws on a vatting of 19 casks filled in 2021, bottled at natural colour without chill filtration. The result is one of the darkest Kilchomans to date — almost blood red in the glass, which is highly unusual for an Islay Single Malt.

Kilchoman is Scotland's only true farm distillery. They grow part of their own barley at Rockside Farm, floor malt it themselves, and complete every step from grain to bottle on the island. The citrus freshness that always lurks beneath Kilchoman's smoke is exactly what keeps the Maury sweetness here in check and stops it tipping into the jammy.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dates, raisins and fig jam arrive first, followed by dark honey and syrup. Beneath the sweet, almost meaty fruit sits soft peat smoke, orange peel and a whisper of cocoa and dark cherries.

Palate

The Islay smoke steps in straight away. Pipe tobacco and dark chocolate lie over waves of syrup, stewed fruit and warm spice, while marmalade and liquorice appear midway and toasted oak gives structure.

Finish

Long and generous, with peat smoke wrapped in dark fruit and soft toffee. Finishes with a flick of orange peel and dry oak spice — sweet and dry at the same time.

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman Maury Cask Matured Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 50 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Maury Fortified Wine Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Bottled: 5 March 2026
Edition: Uniquely Islay Series 2026
EAN no.: 5060210709259

Flavour profile

Peated · Fortified wine-matured · Fruity · Spicy · Maritime

Did you know?

Maury is such a dark fortified wine that it gives the whisky a genuine crimson colour without a drop of added caramel — almost unheard of for an Islay Single Malt, where most bottlings sit somewhere between straw and gold.

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

Expert's description

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

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

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

Tasting notes

Nose

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

Palate

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

Finish

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

Specifications

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

Flavour profile

Peated · Port-matured · Fruity · Creamy · Spicy

Did you know?

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

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Take Sanaig's sherry-driven balance, remove the water, and let the cask speak completely unfiltered. Sanaig Cask Strength 2024 Edition is the most intense version of Kilchoman's sherry-forward core release.

Expert's description

Kilchoman Sanaig Cask Strength 2024 Edition is an Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, bottled at cask strength, 57.8 %.

Where the standard Sanaig is bottled at 46 %, this edition is bottled straight from the casks with no water added. That gives a markedly more powerful and concentrated experience of the same sherry-focused recipe — a combination of bourbon and oloroso sherry casks that normally balances Sanaig's profile.

The higher strength means both the sweetness from the sherry casks and the peat smoke from Islay come through more clearly, making this release ideal for those wanting a more intense version of an already familiar whisky.

Tasting notes

Nose

Powerful sherry sweetness meets a distinct, almost sharp peat smoke, with notes of dried fruit, vanilla and lightly spiced oak.

Palate

Full and intense, with smoky peat, dried fruit and a warm spice note tied together by the sherry's sweetness.

Finish

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

Specifications

Name: Kilchoman Sanaig Cask Strength 2024 Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kilchoman
Region/Country: Islay, Scotland
Type: Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 57.8 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon and Ex-Oloroso Sherry Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Cask Strength 2024 Edition
EAN no.: 5060210707859

Flavour profile

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

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Because cask strength releases have no water added, the alcohol content varies from year to year depending on how much has evaporated through the cask's wood during maturation — what whisky people call the angels' share.

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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In a region crowded with famous names, Kilkerran has quietly gone about its business for generations. This particular release from Campbeltown shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

Expert's description

Kilkerran Glengyle 12 Year Single Campbeltown Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is a Single Campbeltown Malt Scotch Whisky matured on bourbon- and sherry casks and bottled at 46%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Stewed fruit, walnut and a gentle sherry spice.

Palate

Christmas cake, orange peel and a spiced oak backbone.

Finish

Dry and nutty with a final touch of pepper.

Specifications

Name: Kilkerran Glengyle 12 Year Single Campbeltown Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: Kilkerran
Region/Country: Campbeltown
Type: Single Campbeltown Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon- and sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
EAN no.: 610854002527

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Smooth · Spiced

Did you know?

Glengyle distillery closed in 1925, and it was not until 2004 that Springbank reopened it, naming the whisky Kilkerran to avoid confusion with the original Glengyle name.

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Some whiskies shout their pedigree from the label. This one from Kilkerran prefers to let the liquid do the talking. This particular release from Campbeltown shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

Expert's description

Kilkerran Glengyle 15 Year Single Cask 20 års jubilæum Single Malt Scotch Whisky 56,6% is a Single Campbeltown Malt Scotch Whisky matured on single Cask and bottled at 56,6%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honey, barley and a soft citrus lift.

Palate

Soft vanilla, malt and light spice.

Finish

Medium length, clean and lightly spiced.

Specifications

Name: Kilkerran Glengyle 15 Year Single Cask 20 års jubilæum Single Malt Scotch Whisky 56,6%
Distillery: Kilkerran
Region/Country: Campbeltown
Type: Single Campbeltown Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 years
ABV: 56,6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Single Cask
Edition: 20 års jubilæum
EAN no.: 610854008697

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Spiced

Investment Potential

High. As a cask-strength single cask release bottled specifically for the distillery's 20th anniversary, the bottling will not be repeated and is expected to rise in value among Campbeltown collectors.

Did you know?

The name Kilkerran comes from an old Gaelic name for Campbeltown, chosen specifically to avoid confusing the reborn whisky with the original Glengyle distilled before 1925.

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Somewhere between the wash still and the warehouse, Kilkerran built a reputation few casual drinkers ever hear about. This particular release from Campbeltown shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

Expert's description

Kilkerran Glengyle 8 Year Bourbon Cask Matured Batch 5 Single Campbeltown Malt Scotch Whisky 57,7% is a Single Campbeltown Malt Scotch Whisky matured on bourbon casks and bottled at 57,7%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, honey and fresh green apple.

Palate

Honey, malt and a touch of ginger.

Finish

Crisp and drying with a light peppery edge.

Specifications

Name: Kilkerran Glengyle 8 Year Bourbon Cask Matured Batch 5 Single Campbeltown Malt Scotch Whisky 57,7%
Distillery: Kilkerran
Region/Country: Campbeltown
Type: Single Campbeltown Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 57,7%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks
Edition: Batch 5
EAN no.: 0610854011079

Flavour Profile

Smooth · Spiced

Did you know?

The Kilkerran range is released in numbered batches, where each batch varies in flavour depending on which bourbon casks were selected for that particular bottling.

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Not every great dram carries a famous name on the label — Kilkerran is proof that quiet distilleries can still produce remarkable whisky. This particular release from Campbeltown shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

Expert's description

Kilkerran Glengyle Heavily Peated Batch 14 Single Campbeltown Malt Whisky 58,3% is a Single Campbeltown Malt Scotch Whisky matured on 90% ex-bourbon casks and 10% ex-sherry casks and bottled at 58,3%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark chocolate, dried figs and a warm sherry depth.

Palate

Sultanas, cocoa and a rounded sherried sweetness.

Finish

Long and warming with a lingering spiced oak note.

Specifications

Name: Kilkerran Glengyle Heavily Peated Batch 14 Single Campbeltown Malt Whisky 58,3%
Distillery: Kilkerran
Region/Country: Campbeltown
Type: Single Campbeltown Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 58,3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 90% ex-bourbon casks and 10% ex-sherry casks
Edition: Heavily Peated Batch 14

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Smooth · Spiced

Did you know?

Glengyle is the name of the distillery, while the whisky itself is called Kilkerran, and Springbank was behind the distillery's reopening in 2004 after a pause since 1925.

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In a region crowded with famous names, Douglas Laing has quietly gone about its business for generations. This particular release from Scotland shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

Expert's description

King of Scots 50 Year Douglas Laing Blended Scotch Whisky 46% is a Blended Scotch Whisky and bottled at 46%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Soft smoke, honey and ripe apple.

Palate

Toffee, spiced oak and a gentle smokiness.

Finish

Clean and gently smoky with lasting warmth.

Specifications

Name: King of Scots 50 Year Douglas Laing Blended Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
Age: 50 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: King of Scots
EAN no.: 5014218829310

Flavour Profile

Rounded · Spiced

Investment Potential

High. A 50-year-old blend is rare, because both the malt and grain components must mature for the same length of time, and this anniversary release from Douglas Laing will not be repeated.

Did you know?

Douglas Laing was founded in 1948 by Fred Douglas Laing, and the name King of Scots has been part of the company's identity since the early days of its history.

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Some whiskies shout their pedigree from the label. This one from Kingsbarns prefers to let the liquid do the talking. This particular release from Lowland shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

Expert's description

Kingsbarns Balcomie Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on ex-Oloroso American Oak Sherry Butts and bottled at 46%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Stewed fruit, walnut and a gentle sherry spice.

Palate

Christmas cake, orange peel and a spiced oak backbone.

Finish

Dry and nutty with a final touch of pepper.

Specifications

Name: Kingsbarns Balcomie Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: Kingsbarns
Region/Country: Lowland
Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Oloroso American Oak Sherry Butts
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Balcomie
EAN no.: 811929030562

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Spiced

Did you know?

Kingsbarns distillery opened in 2014 on an old farm close to the sea in Fife, and the name comes from the village of Kingsbarns, a few kilometres from the distillery.

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Somewhere between the wash still and the warehouse, Kingsbarns built a reputation few casual drinkers ever hear about. This particular release from Lowland shows a side of the distillery worth slowing down for.

Expert's description

Kingsbarns Dream to Dram Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46% is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured on 1st Fill ex-bourbon casks and 1st Fill STR barrique-casks and bottled at 46%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Custard, malt and a hint of citrus zest.

Palate

Creamy vanilla, oak spice and ripe orchard fruit.

Finish

Warm and rounded with a final vanilla note.

Specifications

Name: Kingsbarns Dream to Dram Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%
Distillery: Kingsbarns
Region/Country: Lowland
Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st Fill ex-bourbon casks and 1st Fill STR barrique-casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Dream to Dram
EAN no.: 811929030111

Flavour Profile

Smooth · Spiced

Did you know?

The name Dream to Dram refers to the crowdfunding campaign that originally helped finance the construction of Kingsbarns distillery in Fife.

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Behind Balvenie's walls sits a distillery few people know by name. For decades, Kininvie has supplied whisky for other William Grant & Sons bottles — without ever appearing on the label itself.

Expert description

Kininvie 17 Years Old Batch 001 is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 42.6%. Batch 001 was, in 2016, the very first single malt Kininvie ever released under its own name, after decades in which the spirit was used exclusively in blends. It is matured in ex-bourbon casks, which highlight Kininvie's soft, fruity base character — a style closer to Balvenie than to Glenfiddich.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe pears, honey and a light nutty aroma of almonds.

Palate

Soft and round, with tropical fruit, vanilla and a hint of spiced oak.

Finish

Medium, soft and lastingly fruity.

Specifications

Name: Kininvie 17 Years Old Batch 001 Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kininvie
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 17 years old
ABV: 42.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks
Edition: Batch 001 - Kininvie's first official single malt
EAN no.: 5010327457031

Flavour profile

Fruity · Soft · Rare · Round

Investment potential

Medium. Batch 001 was the very first single malt William Grant & Sons ever released from Kininvie, and debut releases like this tend to grow more sought-after over the years.

Did you know?

Kininvie distillery has no malting floor of its own — the grain is processed at neighbouring Balvenie before being sent on to Kininvie's still house.

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Most whisky drinkers have never tasted a single drop of Kininvie. Batch 002 is only the second time ever that the distillery has released its spirit as a stand-alone single malt.

Expert description

Kininvie 23 Years Old Batch 002 is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 42.6%. The whisky is matured for 23 years in ex-bourbon casks and represents a markedly older and rarer release than the debut Batch 001. Kininvie still uses the vast majority of its spirit for William Grant & Sons blends, so every stand-alone single malt release is the exception rather than the rule.

Tasting notes

Nose

Honey, ripe pears and a light nutty aroma of almond and vanilla.

Palate

Round and sweet with tropical fruit, caramel and a soft spice.

Finish

Long, soft and lastingly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Kininvie 23 Years Old Batch 002 Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Kininvie
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 23 years old
ABV: 42.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks
Edition: Batch 002

Flavour profile

Round · Sweet · Nutty · Rare

Investment potential

Medium. Kininvie releases almost none of its spirit as single malt, and Batch 002 is only the distillery's second official release ever, making it a genuine rarity among collectors.

Did you know?

Kininvie is named after the Scottish word for the place where the distillery stands, and it has existed since 1990 without ever having a visible label until Batch 001 arrived in 2016.

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Wheat instead of rye. That is the core of Knaplund's take on a Wheated Straight Bourbon — softer, rounder, with Danish character underneath.

Expert description

Knaplund 5 Year Wheated Straight Bourbon Limited Edition is a Danish Whiskey inspired by the bourbon tradition, bottled at 50% and aged for 5 years. Where a classic bourbon uses rye as the secondary grain, this one uses wheat — giving a softer, more fruit-forward character. "Straight" means aged at least 2 years with no artificial colour or flavour. Limited edition release. 70 cl.

Tasting notes

Nose

Vanilla and honey with soft wheat tones and a hint of peach. Light oak in the background.

Palate

Round and smooth with caramel, butterscotch and ripe fruit. Less spicy than a classic bourbon.

Finish

Medium-length and sweet with dry wheat notes and vanilla.

Specifications

Name: Knaplund 5 Year Wheated Straight Bourbon Limited Edition Danish Whiskey 70 cl
Distillery: Knaplund
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Whiskey
Age: 5 years
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Limited Edition

Flavour profile

Smooth · Fruity · Sweet · Wheat-forward · Creamy

Did you know?

Wheated bourbon is a style made famous by brands like Maker's Mark and W.L. Weller, where wheat replaces rye in the mash. Knaplund is one of the very few Danish distilleries to try this style.

One extra year by the sea gives Knaplund's 6 Year expression more depth. More oak, more salt, more time for the coast to do its work.

Expert description

Knaplund 6 Year Atlantic Aged Limited Edition Danish Rye Whiskey is a Danish Rye Whiskey matured for 6 years near the Atlantic and bottled at 50%. One year more than the Batch series — the extra time in cask rounds some of the rye's sharper edges and lets oak and sea air make a more distinct impression. Limited Edition, restricted number of bottles. 50 cl.

Tasting notes

Nose

Spicy rye with more oak and vanilla than Batch 2. Dried fruit, light salt and maritime notes.

Palate

Rounder and more balanced at 50%. Spice and oak with caramel and ripe fruit. The coast still comes through clearly.

Finish

Medium-length and warm with rye, oak and a discreet touch of salt.

Specifications

Name: Knaplund 6 Year Atlantic Aged Limited Edition Danish Rye Whiskey 50 cl
Distillery: Knaplund
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whiskey
Age: 6 years
ABV: 50%
Size: 50 CL
Edition: Limited Edition

Flavour profile

Spicy · Maritime · Round · Oak · Dry

Did you know?

A single extra year in cask can significantly change a whisky's character — especially in maritime environments, where sea air works faster and more intensely than in inland warehouses.

The first batch. Knaplund started with wheat and sea — and the result is a bourbon-inspired whiskey that tastes of Denmark's west coast.

Expert description

Knaplund Atlantic Aged Batch 1 Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the first release in Knaplund's Atlantic aged bourbon-inspired series, bottled at 50%. Wheat replaces rye as the secondary grain, giving a softer, more fruit-forward character than the spicy Rye series. "Straight" guarantees at least 2 years of ageing with no artificial additives. Matured near the Atlantic so sea air leaves its maritime signature. 50 cl.

Tasting notes

Nose

Soft and approachable with honey, vanilla and light wheat pastry. A discreet salt breeze from the Atlantic.

Palate

Round and creamy at 50%. Butterscotch, ripe fruit and caramel with a subtle maritime note in the background.

Finish

Medium-length and soft with wheat and vanilla. Light salt at the end.

Specifications

Name: Knaplund Atlantic Aged Batch 1 Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey 50 cl
Distillery: Knaplund
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Whiskey
ABV: 50%
Size: 50 CL
Edition: Batch 1

Flavour profile

Smooth · Maritime · Fruity · Sweet · Creamy

Did you know?

A wheat-forward bourbon-style whiskey from Scandinavia is quite rare. Knaplund is one of the first Danish producers to combine the wheated bourbon style with Atlantic coastal ageing.

The sea is still there. Batch 2 continues Knaplund's Atlantic aged series with rye, salt and coastal character in the glass.

Expert description

Knaplund Atlantic Aged Batch 2 Rye Whiskey is the second release in Knaplund's coastal series — a Danish Rye Whiskey matured near the Atlantic and bottled at 50%. Like all Knaplund Atlantic Aged expressions, it is made from a rye mash and matured by the coast so sea salt and maritime air can work into the cask. Batch 2 reflects the natural variation between batches in a craft distillery. 50 cl.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and spicy with rye, light salt and oak. Dried fruit and vanilla in the background.

Palate

Medium-bodied at 50%. Rye spice, caramel and a maritime salty note. Balanced and direct.

Finish

Medium-length with dry rye and light salt. Clean and fresh.

Specifications

Name: Knaplund Atlantic Aged Batch 2 Rye Whiskey 50 cl
Distillery: Knaplund
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whiskey
ABV: 50%
Size: 50 CL
Edition: Batch 2

Flavour profile

Spicy · Maritime · Fresh · Dry · Salted

Did you know?

Knaplund's Batch series is a good example of what is called "terroir" in whisky — the geography and climate of the storage location are active ingredients in the final product.

On Denmark's Atlantic coast, Knaplund lets the sea wind into their barrels. The Single Barrel Select is the best cask kept apart.

Expert description

Knaplund Single Barrel Select 5 Year Atlantic Aged Rye Whiskey is a Danish Rye Whiskey matured for 5 years near the Atlantic and bottled at 56.6% from a single cask. One cask, no blending, Non-chill filtered at this strength — everything that builds up over five years by the coast stays in the glass. The rye mash delivers characteristic spice, while Atlantic aging adds a mineral, lightly salted layer on top. 50 cl bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Spicy rye and dried fruit. Behind: vanilla, light oak and a hint of sea air.

Palate

Full-bodied at 56.6% with rye, black pepper and caramel. A clear maritime edge. Cask sweetness balances the spice.

Finish

Long and spicy with dry rye and a discreet touch of salt.

Specifications

Name: Knaplund Single Barrel Select 5 Year Atlantic Aged Rye Whiskey 50 cl
Distillery: Knaplund
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Rye Whiskey
Age: 5 years
ABV: 56.6%
Size: 50 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes

Flavour profile

Spicy · Maritime · Fruity · Warm · Dry

Did you know?

Atlantic Aged is not just a label — Knaplund deliberately places their barrels close to the coast so the sea air works its way in over five years of maturation.