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Kilchoman Single Cask 2012 8 Years Single Malt Whisky

Kilchoman 2012

Kilchoman

Islay · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
8 years
ABV
53.4%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Kilchoman
Distillation Year
11.12.2012
Bottling Year
15.11.2021
Cask Types
Bourbon barrel, Tequila Cask Finish

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€99.94(2024-02-28)

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Kilchoman Distillery, established in 2005 by Anthony Wills, held the distinction of being Islay's first new distillery in 124 years and the industry's 'newcomer' until Ardnahoe joined the island's whisky community in late 2018. While Malt Mill (1908) operated within Lagavulin's premises, it was not an independent distillery as it shared Lagavulin's mash tuns. Kilchoman's success with its single malt whisky prompted a major expansion that doubled production capacity. The new still room, commissioned in April 2019, features two 1.2-ton stainless steel semi-lauter mash tuns, twelve 6,000-liter stainless steel washbacks with a 90-hour fermentation period, and two sets of stills. Production reached 220,000 liters in 2018, with projections of 300,000 liters for 2019. The distillery maintains traditional floor malting for 30% of its requirements, including 20 PPM peated malt, while sourcing the remaining 70% from Port Ellen Maltings, which includes malts peated to 50 PPM. The core range comprises Machir Bay and Sanaig (launched 2016, matured in bourbon and oloroso sherry casks). Loch Gorm is the limited edition expression that is uniquely fully sherry-matured, crafted from 100% Islay-grown barley that is malted on-site. Special releases include the STR Cask (distilled May 2019, using 50 PPM peated malt, bottled at 50% ABV, matured in re-charred and re-toasted red wine casks) and a 9-year-old 2009 Vintage. The 2019 Feis Ile special edition is a vatting of 2007 bourbon cask and 2008 oloroso sherry cask whiskies. The portfolio is completed by travel retail exclusives Coull Point (UK market) and Saligo Bay (global market).
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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2302

Whiskyspace Notes 2302

Jul 5, 2026, 03:54:42

Blimey, this one’s a right lovely cross-category tipple 🥃 Pale white wine colour first off, then whiffs of clean earthy root veg – turnips, celeriac, more carrots, that rooty side with a tiny small soapy touch, even broken branches and fresh cut grass, plus hints of fennel seeds, angelica, gentian, gins and gentle smoky mezcal vibes. On the sip you get fresh zing of lime zest, peppery smoke, touches of olives, even a little wasabi kick, suet richness and that anise-like root aftertaste. Medium finish, pretty clean, tequila finish peeking through at the end – proper good trans-category spirit, no messing about.

Whiskyspace Notes 2010

Whiskyspace Notes 2010

Jun 25, 2026, 06:44:00

Blimey, this one’s got a proper earthy kick to it — like digging into a garden after rain, with carrots and turnips popping up everywhere. The nose is all rooty and fresh, a bit of angelica dancing round the glass, white wine colour but bold as brass. First sip hits with fennel seeds and a peppery smoke that lingers just long enough, while mezcal and tequila finish give it a wild, smoky twist. Midway through, I’m getting hits of lime zest and this clean earth vibe, but then — what’s this? A dash of suet and gentian, rooty as hell, with anise-like roots in the aftertaste that make me think of old apothecary shelves. There’s a touch of wasabi heat too, and a tiny soapy note that’s oddly refreshing. Lingering finish, medium length, feels like a good trans-category spirit — gins and earth all rolled into one. Proper curious dram. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1950

Whiskyspace Notes 1950

Jun 24, 2026, 06:59:51

Poured this one tonight, and the colour struck me – very pale, almost like a white wine. First impression was fresh and earthy, with a clean earth feel that's quite pleasant. I got a strong rooty vibe, thinking of turnips and carrots, with some celeriac in there too. There's a hint of fennel seeds and touches of olives that make it interesting. The aftertaste has anise-like roots, and I sensed a bit of suet richness. Overall, it's fresh with a wasabi-like kick and angelica notes. The finish reminds me of broken branches after rain – medium in length. Quite a unique sip. 🍃

Jackson Baker

Jackson Baker

May 27, 2026, 06:02:29

刚倒了一杯,颜色真是浅,白葡萄酒似的。 一鼻子下去,先是柑橘皮和杜松子酒那种清爽的香,仔细闻,有股干净的泥土味,还混着点像黄油酥皮似的油润感。 喝起来居然有点像刚砍下来的树枝,干净的土腥,还有点胡萝卜和萝卜的那种生味儿,甚至让我想起山葵的冲劲儿。 烟味不重,是带着胡椒感的轻轻烟熏,余味里有点茴香根的回甘,不算长,收尾挺干净的。 对了,尾韵里居然有那么一丁点……像橄榄的咸鲜? 整体蛮清新的,适合慢悠悠喝。🥃

Jade Bell

Jade Bell

May 26, 2026, 18:54:25

Pale white-wine gold in the glass. Smells earthy and rooty, like carrots, turnips and clean damp soil, with a wee mezcal-style smokiness 🌿 Taste is quite herbal: gentian, fennel seeds, lime zest, even a wasabi nip. Tiny soapy edge, but it stays fresh. Medium finish, smoky, green and a bit odd — in a fun way.

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