Kilchoman 100% Islay Release 15th Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Kilchoman’s 100% Islay range is their expression of farm-to-bottle whisky: barley grown on their own Rockside Farm on Islay, malted, distilled, matured, and bottled on site. The 15th Edition continues that tradition, emphasizing the distillery’s commitment to terroir, transparency, and Islay identity.
The 15th Edition is a vatted release of 54 ex-bourbon barrels, drawn from spirit distilled in 2014 and 2015 using Concerto and Publican barley varieties. It is matured exclusively in bourbon casks, rather than including sherry or other cask types. The whisky is bottled at 50.0% ABV and carries a measured peat level (around 20 ppm in the malt stage). 700 ml bottle.
Tasting Profile
Aroma / Nose
On the nose, expect a fragrant interplay of:
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Vanilla and toasted oak
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Tropical and orchard fruits (pear, citrus)
-
Fresh hay or grassy notes
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A soft salted butter or sea spray nuance
-
Gentle smoke in the background
Palate / Flavors
The palate extends the nose with:
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Rich milk chocolate and salted caramel
-
Peat smoke layered over cask char
-
Candied citrus, lemon zest, white pepper
-
Ripe pear and soft fruit sweetness
-
A moderate viscosity and warming depth
Finish
The finish is lingering and smoky, with echoes of:
-
Maritime peat smoke
-
Fresh fruit
-
A touch of honeyed sweetness
It balances boldness with elegance, letting the orchard-citrus fruit side sit alongside the maritime character of Islay.
Structure & Key Details
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Age Statement | 9 Years Old (in this edition) |
| ABV | 50.0%, 700 ml |
| Cask Maturation | Ex-bourbon barrels only |
| Peat Level | Approx. 20 parts per million (in the malt) |
| Barley Varieties | Concerto and Publican, grown on Islay |
| Release Volume | Limited edition (13,000 bottles worldwide) |
| Style / Identity | Intensely peated Islay whisky with fresh fruit, oak, and farmed barley profile |
Tasting Impressions & Context
This 15th Edition leans slightly more toward richness and depth compared to some earlier 100% Islay releases. The exclusive use of bourbon casks helps preserve clean fruit and vanilla tones rather than overlaying strong sherry influence. The peat is present and bold but integrated—providing a smoky backbone rather than dominating entirely.
Because of its farmed origin (barley grown on Islay) and bottled on site, this whisky offers a compelling sense of place—both island character and distillery style.
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Description
Kilchoman’s 100% Islay range is their expression of farm-to-bottle whisky: barley grown on their own Rockside Farm on Islay, malted, distilled, matured, and bottled on site. The 15th Edition continues that tradition, emphasizing the distillery’s commitment to terroir, transparency, and Islay identity.
The 15th Edition is a vatted release of 54 ex-bourbon barrels, drawn from spirit distilled in 2014 and 2015 using Concerto and Publican barley varieties. It is matured exclusively in bourbon casks, rather than including sherry or other cask types. The whisky is bottled at 50.0% ABV and carries a measured peat level (around 20 ppm in the malt stage). 700 ml bottle.
Tasting Profile
Aroma / Nose
On the nose, expect a fragrant interplay of:
-
Vanilla and toasted oak
-
Tropical and orchard fruits (pear, citrus)
-
Fresh hay or grassy notes
-
A soft salted butter or sea spray nuance
-
Gentle smoke in the background
Palate / Flavors
The palate extends the nose with:
-
Rich milk chocolate and salted caramel
-
Peat smoke layered over cask char
-
Candied citrus, lemon zest, white pepper
-
Ripe pear and soft fruit sweetness
-
A moderate viscosity and warming depth
Finish
The finish is lingering and smoky, with echoes of:
-
Maritime peat smoke
-
Fresh fruit
-
A touch of honeyed sweetness
It balances boldness with elegance, letting the orchard-citrus fruit side sit alongside the maritime character of Islay.
Structure & Key Details
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Age Statement | 9 Years Old (in this edition) |
| ABV | 50.0%, 700 ml |
| Cask Maturation | Ex-bourbon barrels only |
| Peat Level | Approx. 20 parts per million (in the malt) |
| Barley Varieties | Concerto and Publican, grown on Islay |
| Release Volume | Limited edition (13,000 bottles worldwide) |
| Style / Identity | Intensely peated Islay whisky with fresh fruit, oak, and farmed barley profile |
Tasting Impressions & Context
This 15th Edition leans slightly more toward richness and depth compared to some earlier 100% Islay releases. The exclusive use of bourbon casks helps preserve clean fruit and vanilla tones rather than overlaying strong sherry influence. The peat is present and bold but integrated—providing a smoky backbone rather than dominating entirely.
Because of its farmed origin (barley grown on Islay) and bottled on site, this whisky offers a compelling sense of place—both island character and distillery style.
