Product information "Kilchoman Vintage 2016 Port Cask #903 #2/5"
Profile: The Kilchoman Vintage 2016 Port Cask #903 #2/5 at a glance
Uniquely Islay Series: AN GEAMHRADH 2022
Kilchoman's unique Single Cask Collection: 5 limited bottlings in the series
Heavily peated: The Port Cask bottling has a phenol content of 50ppm
Limited bottling: Only 253 bottles
Portrait: What makes the Kilchoman Vintage 2016 Port Cask #903 #2/5 special.
The visionary aspiration of the 100% Islay philosophy finds its expression in this unique single cask collection.
Carried on by the centuries-old tradition of "farm distilling", the endless possibilities of local artisan processes and outstanding cask management, Kilchoman's skilful variety is evident.
Different cask types, vintages and smoke levels in cask strength are presented.
Each of the casks is numbered by I-V for the release AN GEAMHRADH 2022, each bottle individually numbered by hand and provided with a brief Distiller's Tasting Note.
Kilchoman is proud to be Scotland's To be the only distillery to present a single malt made from specially grown and malted barley.
The Uniquely Islay series gives Kilchoman the opportunity to experiment with and present unusual cask types.
"So there are some really interesting cask types here which is something that we now specialize in a bit. We call them our Experimental Casks that we fill; all from different types of wine and spirits," explains Anthony Wills, Kilchoman Founder and MD.
Tasting Notes: This is what the Kilchoman Vintage tastes like 2016 Port Cask #903 #2/5
Nose: ripe citrus fruits and intense peat smoke in a harmonious balance
Palate: mouth-filling with notes of ripe berries, plus chocolate and cocoa - above all soft peat smoke
Finish:long and harmonious finish - fruits, peat and chocolate in harmony
