Kilchoman Cognac Cask Matured 2023 Limited Release

Kilchoman's first ever Cognac Cask Matured release! 32 casks were chosen for their exceptional quality. Kilchoman spirit was filled into those Cognac casks and left to age in their warehouses. The Cognac casks were sourced from Tonellerie Bossuet (France).

The limited-edition cask explorations give Kilchoman the opportunity to experiment with their spirit. The Cognac casks selected for this 2023 release allow the fruit-driven, citrus spirit style to balance with that of the Cognac oak

When combining these 32 casks together, each individual cask plays an important part in the final vatting. Each cask captures its own degree of flavour but when brought together, a wonderfully rich, herbaceous sweet spice can easily be identified. The maritime Kilchoman peat smoke shines through.

The 2023 Release consists of only 15,100 Bottles at 50% ABV and 50 PPM.

Flavour Profile

Tasting Notes

Colour

Nose

An opening note of rich apple and pear forms the structure for this release. Herbaceous fresh fruit begins to make its way as the whisky begins to open. Subtle tones of honey and warming spice develop over time. Peat remains delicate on the nose, bringing a dryness to this release.

Palate

The texture provided by a slow distillation and the influence of the Cognac oak allows for a buttery texture which continues throughout. Dried lemon and apricot combine with cinnamon and nutmeg which are held together by an influence of toasted oak and sweet peat smoke.

Finish

The depth of flavour that the Cognac casks have provided the Kilchoman spirit is unrivalled; dried fruits and marzipan make way to crystallised ginger, balancing sweet and spice. Lingering peat smoke is lightened with the influence of citrus oil making itself known across the palate.