Kilchoman 8 Year Old 2009
- Distillery
- Kilchoman
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £99.99
- Community rating
- 4.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Sherried, Chocolate, Cooked Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Kilchoman's 2009 vintage draws from both sherry butts and bourbon barrels, a departure from the distillery's earlier bourbon-only approach. Islay's peating creates a warming smoke that intertwines with chocolatey sweetness and cooked fruit.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Kilchoman 8 Year Old 2009 is a 8-year-old single malt from Kilchoman (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — smokey, sherried, chocolate, cooked fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Kilchoman's 2009 vintage draws from both sherry butts and bourbon barrels, a departure from the distillery's earlier bourbon-only approach. Islay's peating creates a warming smoke that intertwines with chocolatey sweetness and cooked fruit.
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