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21st April 2026 |
Kilchoman
Loch Gorm 2026 the distillery's
deliciously sherry rich annual release
has once again been released with a 10 Year Old age
statement.
 Loch Gorm is Kilchoman’s annual limited
edition, exclusively matured in sherry
casks. It takes its name from the
largest freshwater loch on Islay, which
lies beside the distillery. The loch’s
deep, dark waters are certainly echoed
in the rich, coppery hue of this
sherry-matured dram.
2025 marked a milestone for the
Kilchoman distillery, when it introduced
their first-ever 10 Year Old expression
of Loch Gorm and they have just unveiled
the 2026 instalment and once again it
carries an age statement
For the Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2026 Edition they have selected a total
of 23 Oloroso sherry soaked butts from
Bodega José y Miguel Martín, all matured for a
minimum of 10 years. 20 first-fill
casks, rich with bold sherry influence,
and 3 second-fill casks, each cask was chosen
for its unique flavour profile which,
when combined together have once
again created a
balance of rich fruity
sherry character with layers of classic
Kilchoman peat smoke and citrus
sweetness.
Kilchoman Founder Anthony Wills
commented on the 10 Year Old 2026
Edition, saying: "For me, sherry matured
Kilchoman at 10 years old is close to
its peak. The Oloroso influence is
impactful but not overwhelming, with a
balance of sherry-soaked peat, roasted
ham, nutmeg, orange peel, and sweet
spices. The specific proportions of
Spanish and French oak along with the
unique seasoning process in Jerez,
provide us with a cask that perfectly
suits Kilchoman’s spirit character and
Islay maturation.
"20 of the 23 casks selected were fresh
(first fill) casks, these casks have an
abundance of flavour, creating the
tannic intensity of Loch Gorm’s peat
smoke. The lighter influence of the 3
refill (second fill) casks act as a
counterbalance to the intensity of the
fresh casks, offsetting the European oak
tannins with notes of dark chocolate,
and orange peel. We very much hope you
enjoy this year’s edition."
Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2026 is bottled at
46% ABV, priced around £76, it will be available worldwide specialist online whisky
shops such as
The Whisky Exchange,
The Whisky Shop,
and
Master of Malt
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Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2026 10 Year
Old Review
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Bottled at 46% ABV, non chill filtered
and naturally coloured.
Producer's Tasting Notes:
Nose:
Dried red fruits, barbecued meats,
toasted walnuts and rish peat smoke.
Taste:
Candied orange and tropical fruits,
salted caramel and dried prunes with
warming cinnamon, nutmeg and integrated
rich smoke.
Finish:
Lasting spices, toasted dark chocolate
and liquorice with blanaced peat smoke.
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