The Kilchoman Distillery, has announced the launch of the 11th
edition of its 100% Islay single malt Scotch whisky.
Kilchoman 100% Islay 2021 Edition (50% ABV) was produced
using their 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011 barley harvests, and matured for a
minimum of 9 years in a combination of 26 Bourbon barrels and 7 Oloroso Sherry
butts.
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| Kilchoman 100% Islay 2021 Edition |
Kilchoman, produces its 100% Islay single malt from barley grown in fields surrounding the distillery and completes every stage of the whisky-making process at the distillery, including traditional floor malting.
Commenting on the news, Anthony Wills, Kilchoman Founder and
Managing Director, said: “Having tasted some excellent older sherry butts we
quickly decided that they were at their peek, we then tried a few bourbon
barrels of a similar age and the backbone of this edition came together very
easily. Our bourbon barrels and oloroso butts are incredibly consistent and
this combination of roughly 40% sherry butts and 60% bourbon barrels works
phenomenally with the style of whisky we produce. It allows both the citrus
sweetness of our spirit and the rich fruity flavours of the casks to balance
perfectly.”
Limited to 12,00 bottles, Kilchoman 100% Islay 2021 Edition,
will be available later this month from specialist retailers. RRP (tbc).
Posted by Steve Rush