Kilchoman Madeira
70cl
/
50% Vol
A simply stunning release from Kilchoman Distillery. This single malt Scotch whisky has been fully matured in casks that previously held Madeira wine. A total of 46 casks were selected for the 2021 release. On the palate, the peat flavours really sing through the rich red fruit notes. Packed full of big flavours for those who love that balance of smoke and sweetness.
Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Finish
Juicy fortified wine, burnt sugar, dark fruits, lingering smoke, and Christmas cake
Tasting Notes from the Producer
Aromas (without water)
Caramel, orange zest and ripe plums with hints of mixed spices and rich smoke.
Flavour
On the palate, the peat flavours really sing through the rich red fruit notes. Packed full of big flavours for those who love that balance of smoke and sweetness.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
70cl
Alcohol %
50%
Country
Scotland
Region/AOC
Islay
Producer
Kilchoman
FAQs
Islay whiskies are peaty because the island's distillers traditionally used locally cut peat to dry malted barley in their kilns, and many continue to do so. Burning peat produces phenolic compounds, primarily guaiacol and cresols, which are absorbed by the malt during the drying process and carried through distillation into the spirit. The specific character of Islay peat, formed from decomposed coastal vegetation, seaweed, and heather, produces the distinctive medicinal iodine, seaweed, and maritime smoke associated with Ardbeg, Laphroaig, and Lagavulin.
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