Kilchoman 2012 / 8 Year Old / Mezcal Cask Finish / The Whisky Exchange Exclusive Islay Whisky
- Distillery
- Kilchoman
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £99.95
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Fresh Fruit, Vegetative, New Wood, Medicinal
- Description
- Kilchoman's 2012 vintage gains unusual character from an eight-year finish in ex-mezcal casks, bottled at cask strength (52.8%) in late 2021 for The Whisky Exchange. Peat smoke intertwines with the vegetal, smoky notes inherited from the mezcal cask, creating a complex and slightly challenging profile that rewards patience. The texture is dry and gripping, with a finish that lingers with smoke, herbs, and a mineral edge. For adventurous drinkers seeking to explore how unconventional cask finishes shape Islay character.
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Kilchoman 2012 / 8 Year Old / Mezcal Cask Finish / The Whisky Exchange Exclusive Islay Whisky is a from Kilchoman (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, heavily oaked and intensely smoky character — smokey, fresh fruit, vegetative, new wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Kilchoman's 2012 vintage gains unusual character from an eight-year finish in ex-mezcal casks, bottled at cask strength (52.8%) in late 2021 for The Whisky Exchange. Peat smoke intertwines with the vegetal, smoky notes inherited from the mezcal cask, creating a complex and slightly challenging profile that rewards patience. The texture is dry and gripping, with a finish that lingers with smoke, herbs, and a mineral edge. For adventurous drinkers seeking to explore how unconventional cask finishes shape Islay character.
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