Kilchoman Casado Cask Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
Volume: 700ml ABV: 46% Age: 8 Years Old Country: Scotland
As one of Scotland’s smallest distilleries Kilchoman can claim that they perform every stage of the production process on-site. Taking water from the nearby Allt Gleann Osamail burn (stream) they produce approximately 120,000 litres of spirit a year. The spirit is then placed inside ex-Bourbon barrels from Buffalo Trace distillery in Kentucky, and first fill Oloroso Sherry hogsheads and butts from Miguel Martin, Jerez, Spain. They often use wine seasoned barrels and rum seasoned barrels in smaller batch releases. When Kilchoman was constructed it was the first new distillery on Islay in over 120 years. Not only a milestone for Islay but for the Scotch Malt Whisky Industry.
Kilchoman Casado cask, meaning marriage in Portuguese, has been matured for 6 years in fresh bourbon barrels, then 38 casks were selected and ‘married’ together for a further 2 years in 2 6000 litre Portuguese red wine vats, adding layers of fruit and spice, blending perfectly with the maritime peat smoke and citrus notes Kilchoman is known for.
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Smoky, salty with orchard fruits and a touch of sticky toffee.
Palate: Peppery, citrus and stone fruits meet a sticky compote with continued smoke.
Finish: Spice, smoke and red berries.
