Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
- Distillery
- Kilchoman
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 56.9%
- Age
- 6 years
- Price
- £77
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (4 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Fresh Fruit, New Wood, Oily
- Description
- Kilchoman's second cask-strength release matures for over six years in quarter casks—a departure from the first edition's ex-bourbon approach—creating a notably concentrated expression from this young Islay distillery. Quarter-cask maturation accelerates wood contact, intensifying vanilla sweetness and oak spice against the distillery's moderate peat character. Bottled at natural cask strength, the whisky delivers robust mouthfeel and unfiltered complexity. Ideal for those seeking young Islay spirit with weight and structure, though the short maturation means enjoying it relatively fresh.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is a 6-year-old single malt from Kilchoman (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 56.9% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and oaky character — smokey, fresh fruit, new wood, oily. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Kilchoman's second cask-strength release matures for over six years in quarter casks—a departure from the first edition's ex-bourbon approach—creating a notably concentrated expression from this young Islay distillery. Quarter-cask maturation accelerates wood contact, intensifying vanilla sweetness and oak spice against the distillery's moderate peat character. Bottled at natural cask strength, the whisky delivers robust mouthfeel and unfiltered complexity. Ideal for those seeking young Islay spirit with weight and structure, though the short maturation means enjoying it relatively fresh.
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