KILCHOMAN LAUNCHES ITS LATEST LOCH GORM BOTTLING

The Kilchoman Distillery, has announced the launch of its latest Loch Gorm single malt Scotch whisky bottling.

Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2021 Edition (46% ABV) has been produced using a vatting of 24 Oloroso sherry butts from Bodega Miguel Martin in Spain, which were filled in 2011 and 2012. 

Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2021

Loch Gorm, is the name given to the annually released sherry cask matured limited-edition, from the Islay based distillery. The dark copper tone of the whisky is said to reflect the murky and peaty colour of the loch.

Over the years the Loch Gorm releases have been evolving. Each new edition containing a different combination of casks, resulting in the vatting of Loch Gorm subtly changing in age, colour and character.

Commenting on the launch, Anthony Wills, Kilchoman Founder and Master Distiller, said: “Although we have always filled the bulk of our spirit into ex-bourbon barrels, the Loch Gorm releases have shown how well our peated Islay spirit can combine with sherry casks, something that’s not always an easy task.”

He went onto say: “Rich bold flavours with a breadth, depth and balance of character that sets it apart, the 2021 edition is packed with juicy fruit, macerated lemon and sweet chargrilled BBQ smoke.”

Limited to 17,000 bottles, Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2021 Edition, will be available later this month from specialist retailers. RRP (tbc).

Posted by Steve Rush

LITTLEMILL LAUNCHES ITS OLDEST WHISKY TO DATE

The Loch Lomond Group, has today announced the launch of the oldest Littlemill expression to date.

Littlemill Testament (42.5% ABV) is a 44 Year Old single malt Scotch whisky, which was distilled on 4th October 4th 1976. It was re-casked in 1996 into American oak Hogsheads, before being finished for four months in first-fill Oloroso sherry hogsheads.

Littlemill Testament

This latest release which celebrates Littlemill’s legacy as Scotland’s oldest licensed distillery, is said to deliver notes of crisp green apple, zesty grapefruit, elderflower and ginger on the nose. Followed by notes of tangy pineapple, juicy peach, lime citrus, melted brown sugar, dried peel and creamy vanilla on the palate.

Littlemill Testament, comes presented in a decanter which incorporates remnants of the original distillery manager’s house, which dates back to 1772, giving collectors the opportunity to own a true piece of Scotch whisky history.

Each decanter is crafted in hand blown Glencairn crystal, which have been facet cut at the base, mirroring the style of glass cutting during the Georgian period, and housed in a bespoke handmade cabinet. 

Each cabinet comes complete with a dress stopper made from the sandstone taken from the remains of the Littlemill distillery. 

Commenting on the news, Michael Henry, Master Blender, said: “It is an honour to have been able to play my part, as current custodian of the remaining casks from the original Littlemill Distillery, and release Littlemill Testament, which pays homage to this whisky’s unrivalled history. I’m very proud of the result, which perfectly capture Littlemill’s signature style.”

Limited to 250 bottles, Littlemill Testament, will be available next month from specialist retailers, for a RRP of £8,000.

Posted by Steve Rush