Kilchoman Vintage 2012 Tequila Cask #823 #4/5

Profile: The Kilchoman Vintage 2012 Tequila Cask #823 #4/5 at a glance

• Uniquely Islay Series: AN GEAMHRADH 2022
• Kilchoman's unique Single Cask Collection: 5 limited bottlings in the series
• Heavily peated: The Tequila Cask bottling has a phenol content of 50ppm
• Limited bottling: Only 239 bottles

Portrait: What makes the Kilchoman Vintage 2012 Tequila Cask #823 #4/5 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 2012 Tequila Cask #823 #4/5

• Nose: Peat smoke and moist earth are present, followed by citrus fruits and some caramel
• Palate: soft peat smoke and moist forest floor covered with leaves - then intensive notes of ripe citrus fruits develop - in the background caramel and toffee
• Finish: medium length in the smoky finish - lemons and grapefruit are present

Distilled: 11.12.2012
Bottled: 12.12.2022
Phenol content: 50ppm
Cask No.: 823/2012
Outturn: 239 bottles