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19th September 2017 |
Kilchoman
release 2009 Vintage a combination of
fresh and refill bourbon barrels as well
as three 2008 Oloroso sherry butts to
add additional layers of rich cooked
fruits.
 The
Kilchoman Distillery has released
Kilchoman 2009 Vintage, and 8 year old
whisky and the oldest release to date
from the Islay farm distillery.
Although the new whisky carries a
vintage statement of 2009, some of the
casks which have gone into the whisky
were distilled in 2008
The specific casks, chosen by Anthony
Wills, Kilchoman Founder, are mostly a
combination of fresh and refill bourbon
barrels though Anthony also selected
three 2008 Oloroso sherry butts to add
additional layers of rich cooked fruits
to balance with the lighter citrus and
vanilla of the bourbon barrels. All
previous Vintage expressions have been
matured exclusively in bourbon barrels.
Anthony Wills commented on the latest
release, saying; "The evolution of
Kilchoman single malt is well
represented through our Vintage range.
Now at eight years of maturation, the
balance and depth of character coming
through on both the nose and the palate
is incredible. The Oloroso sherry
influence in the 2009 Vintage compared
to the previous releases has given this
whisky a different dimension with
layered fruit and added sweet notes."
The Kilchoman 2008 Vintage was bottled at 46% ABV and will be available from specialist whisky shops such as
Master of
Malt with an RRP of £67.50 while stocks last.
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Kilchoman 2009 Vintage Review
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Review added 19th
October 2017.
William
Morrison's Tasting Notes:
Nose:
Teasingly light lemon citrus infused
peat, a little vanilla sweetness and a
little sultana fruit lurking in the
background.
Taste:
Sweet peat coats the mouth, still a
touch of vanilla and a gentle sultana
juiciness adds to the pleasure, a little
citrusy lemon zest.
Finish:
The sweet peat smoke fades leaving
citrus zest and mildly drying oak.
Comment:
The addition of the Oloroso sherry butts
to this years vintage release has
certainly added a very enjoyable, very
gentle, sweet richness to the whisky.
What can I say other than another very
good quality Kilchoman single malt.
SMW Score
90/100
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