Kilchoman Introduces New Whisky Range – The Loch Gorm

Loch Gorm 2013

Kilchoman, has added a new range to its award winning Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky collection, Loch Gorm.

Named after the famously peaty loch near the distillery, the Loch Gorm range will be the only sherry cask-matured release from Kilchoman.

Only 10,000 bottles of the inaugural five year-old bottling will be available worldwide and it is expected to sell quickly.

Aged in Oloroso sherry butts and finished in Oloroso sherry hogshead casks for six weeks, Loch Gorm adds a new dimension to Kilchoman’s portfolio, bringing depth of colour and fresh character to the Islay Single Malt.

Anthony Wills, Managing Director of Kilchoman, said: “Over the years we have released a limited number of sherry-matured Kilchoman bottlings, all of which proved very popular with our customers. Loch Gorm shows wonderful balance between the peat smoke and spicy rich flavours, typical of sherry cask maturation.”

As with the two other ranges in Kilchoman’s portfolio, Machir Bay and 100% Islay, a new bottling of Loch Gorm will be periodically released as the whisky matures, with each bottling differentiated by distillation and bottling years printed on the label.

Founded in 2005, Kilchoman is one of the smallest distilleries in Scotland and the first distillery to be built on Islay for 125 years.

A working farm distillery, it is one of only a handful of distilleries still practicing floor malting. Kilchoman also grows its own barley, and completes all parts of the production process, from barley to bottling on the island.

Available soon from The Whisky Exchange.

Tasting Notes: Loch Gorm Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky – 46% ABV

Nose: soft peaty aromas and a blend of soft fruits and spice
Palate: an initial sweetness is followed by soft peat smoke, mixed fruits and spice
Finish: a long clean finish with a depth of character and richness that belies its tender age