Sampling The New Kilchoman Batch Strength Islay Whisky – A Gentle Giant!

Kilchoman Batch Strength!

Batch Strength possesses all the character that typifies a classic Kilchoman; fresh, vibrant peat smoke, citrus sweetness and a balance of fruit and spices.

However, with the influence of re-charred red wine casks, there is an abundance of red fruits and caramel, and at 57% vol. rather than the standard 46%, it has a weight and power that makes you stand up and take notice!

At 57% Batch Strength is a giant of a dram. It has a raw intensity, that I love!

But importantly, that power is balanced by a delicacy and finesse that speaks for the quality of our production processes in the stillhouse and also the quality of casks used for maturation.
– Anthony Wills: Kilchoman Founder

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Kilchoman has kindly sent me a sample to try. (Thanks kilchomandistillery.com / @Kilchomanwhisky!)

So, what did I think? Here are my tasting notes …

Tasting Notes – Kilchoman Batch Strength! (57% – 50PPM)

Nose: The classic rich, smokey peat of a Kilchoman with a hint of sweetness but there’s also fruits and growing creamy toffee caramel together with hints of black coffee. Considering it’s ABV this dram is very kind to the nose! Palate: Rich and heavy with smoke, peat and antiseptic flavours together with the addition of sweet, creamy toffee coming along a little later – with surprisingly, shades of mint! Finish: A very smooth finish with ginger, pepper spice and added salt. Overall: Certainly a dram to be added to your ‘Buy & Try’ list and one of the kindest of the high ABV’s I’ve ever had the pleasure to sample – it ticks A LOT of boxes. Savoury, smokey, sweet, creamy and fruity. In short: A GIANT!

Once again, many thanks to kilchomandistillery.com (@Kilchomanwhisky) for sending me this dram!

Kilchoman is available to buy from these Merchants:-

• The Whisky Exchange
• Master of Malt
• Hard To Find Whisky
• The Whisky Shop

About Kilchoman

Kilchoman is a family run business established by Anthony and Kathy Wills in 2005.Ê As the business expanded, the husband and wife team were joined by their three sons; James, George and Peter.Ê

Founded in 2005, Kilchoman was the first new distillery to be built on Islay in over 124 years. Anthony Wills set out to resurrect the grass roots tradition of farm distilling. Our 100% Islay range represents the revival of those traditions, standing alone as IslayÕs only Single Farm Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

“Our range of single malts balance maritime peat smoke and crisp citrus sweetness with layers of cooked fruits and rich spices.”

2023 Awards

◼ The San Francisco World Spirits 2023 Ð Sanaig received the prestigious ÔDouble GoldÕ while Machir Bay was also awarded Gold

◼ The Spirits Business Scotch Whisky Masters 2023 and The Sprits Challenge 2023 – Machir Bay and Sanaig were both awarded Gold Medals

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