Kichoman 2007, 13 Year Old – Whisky Exchange Exclusive!
The Whisky Exchange has, today, released another one of their Exclusives – namely a Kichoman 2007, 13 Year Old!
Aged Kilchomans are few and far between so it’s a real treat when they release a 13 year old.
So what goodies are on offer? Here are the details:-
Kichoman 2007, 13 Year Old
Region: Islay
Made with barley peated to 50ppm
Matured in a single, first-fill bourbon cask – number 197 (18/7/2007)
Bottled: 25/2/2021
Bottled at cask strength of 53.9% ABV
Not chill-filtered
Natural colour
204 bottles available
Kilchoman Distillery is a small family run farm distillery based on the rugged west coast of Islay. The distillery was established by Anthony Wills in 2005, the idea was to build a new distillery which took whisky production back to its roots. Anthony and wife Kathy have been joined by their three sons; George, James and Peter.
Kilchoman produces its 100% Islay single malt from barley which is grown in fields surrounding the distillery and completes every stage of the whisky-making process at the distillery, including traditional floor malting. Kilchoman is the only distillery in Scotland to do this.
The Whisky Exchange has kindly sent me a sample to try (Thanks @WhiskyExchange!)
Only 204 bottles are available!
So, what did I think? Here are my tasting notes …
Tasting Notes – Kichoman 2007, 13 Year Old – Whisky Exchange Exclusive (53.9%)
A 2007 Kilchoman single malt bottled in February 2021 exclusively for The Whisky Exchange after 13 years in a single ex-bourbon cask.
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Nose: Sweet woodsmoke with fragrant peat. Fresh coastal notes. Attractive, crunchy, green apples. Later on it melds into toffee and vanilla.
Palate: Full-bodied mouthfeel. Dark, sweet peat with wisps of woodsmoke and green apples. Following on there’s mint on the highnotes and dark chocolate. Finish: Biting spice and heady pepper – but it’s alright – that sweet vanilla woodsmoke saves those tastebuds! This then gives way to charred wood and burnt embers with a little dryness. Overall: This 13 year old has some very satisfying peat notes and flavours and it’s a mighty fine dram for it! It’s aged well and developed lots of character and body. I love Kichoman – I love this Kichoman even more than usual – it’s a real special K! |
| £125 |
Once again, many thanks to The Whisky Exchange (@WhiskyExchange) for the taster!
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