{"title":"Kilchoman Distillery","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"kilchoman-machir-bay-uniquely-islay","title":"Kilchoman Machir Bay 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKilchoman Machir Bay is a peated single malt from Kilchoman, a farm distillery on Islay founded in 2005 that grows some of its own barley on-site alongside barley sourced from the Scottish mainland. It's matured mainly in ex-bourbon casks with a portion finished in oloroso sherry casks, then vatted together, giving it Islay's signature peat smoke without being entirely estate-grown barley. Expect smoke and vanilla on the nose, with citrus, malt sweetness, and a light sherry note on the palate, finishing with lingering peat. It's a good middle-ground Islay malt for drinkers who want peat without going as intense as Laphroaig or Ardbeg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Kilchoman Machir Bay\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat is the standard serve, ideally in a tulip-shaped glass that concentrates the smoke and citrus together; a splash of water is fine if the peat feels sharp on first pour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kilchoman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629335548122,"sku":"VWS_7869","price":70.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/a7efd160-511a-11ec-8534-0ad4c51b643d_1861e21e-9fb8-4012-b696-0fad5e32962f.jpg?v=1653686806"},{"product_id":"kilchoman-loch-gorm-2020-edition","title":"Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2020 Edition 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKilchoman Loch Gorm 2020 Edition is the annual sherry-cask release from Kilchoman Distillery on Islay, one of the island's newest and smallest farm distilleries, growing some of its own barley on-site in addition to sourcing peated malt. Loch Gorm is matured entirely in ex-oloroso sherry casks, unlike Kilchoman's usual bourbon-cask-driven core range, giving it a richer, fruitier counterpoint to the peat. Expect smoke and dried fruit on the nose, a rich, sherried palate with peat and dark spice, and a long, smoky-sweet finish. A sought-after annual release for Islay collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Kilchoman Loch Gorm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat, in a proper glass — the interplay between sherry sweetness and Islay peat is the whole point, and it deserves a slow pour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kilchoman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629538283738,"sku":"VWS_200420015","price":120.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/c60b6bf2-511d-11ec-8534-0ad4c51b643d_5d75dacd-dd48-4b9d-9069-4631f996f15b.jpg?v=1654642803"},{"product_id":"kilchoman-loch-gorm-sherry-cask-matured-2021-edition","title":"Kilchoman Loch Gorm Sherry Cask Matured 2021 Edition 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKilchoman is a farm distillery on Islay that grows, malts, distills, and bottles a portion of its own barley on-site, one of the few Scotch distilleries to handle the full process in one place. Loch Gorm is Kilchoman's annual sherry cask-matured release, and this is the 2021 edition, meaning the whisky was aged exclusively in sherry casks rather than the ex-bourbon casks Kilchoman typically uses for its core range. Expect dried fruit, sherry richness, and Islay peat smoke on the nose, a rich, fruity, smoky palate, and a long, warming finish. A standout for Islay drinkers who enjoy sherry-cask influence alongside peat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2021\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake it neat or with a few drops of water to let the sherry richness and peat smoke balance each other out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kilchoman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629757632730,"sku":"VWS_200422510","price":120.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/b9c4011c-5116-11ec-8b23-0ad4c51b643d_ee94c7ca-61ec-40a1-82f2-2422f33788d4.jpg?v=1654642786"},{"product_id":"kilchoman-sanaig-single-malt-750-ml","title":"Kilchoman Sanaig Single Malt 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKilchoman Sanaig is a single malt Scotch whisky from Kilchoman Distillery, one of the smallest working distilleries on Islay and one of the few that still grows, malts, and distills entirely on-site. Sanaig is matured in a mix of ex-bourbon and ex-Oloroso sherry casks, which pulls it away from the distillery's peatier core range toward something richer and sweeter, though the coastal Islay peat smoke is still there underneath. Expect dried fruit, dark chocolate, and toffee from the sherry casks up front, with a slow-building smoke and salt on the finish. Bottled at 46% ABV and non-chill-filtered, it keeps its texture intact. A good pick for Islay fans who want peat without the distillery's smokiest intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Kilchoman Sanaig\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat, in a proper whisky glass, is where this one shows best — the sherry-cask sweetness and peat smoke need room to unfold. A drop of water can round off the alcohol if it feels sharp, but ice will flatten the fruit and smoke both.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kilchoman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473813504218,"sku":"VWS_200419035","price":80.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/12468350615582.png?v=1684751185"},{"product_id":"kilchoman-mezcal-finish-single-cask-2013-750ml","title":"Kilchoman Mezcal Finish Single Cask 2013 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmoky Islay barley and roasted Mexican agave share a barrel in Kilchoman Mezcal Finish Single Cask 2013, an Islay single malt Scotch whisky finished in ex-mezcal casks. The island's young farm distillery built its reputation on bold cask experiments, and this bottling is one of the more daring: spirit distilled in 2013, matured for years, then given a final stretch in casks that once held mezcal. Two smoke traditions meet in the glass — peat and earthy agave on the nose, then pepper-dusted dark chocolate and smoky vanilla across the palate, with dried fruit carrying the long finish. One cask means one short run of bottles. Pour it neat for the peated-whisky drinker convinced they have tasted everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Kilchoman Mezcal Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat, in a proper glass, is the only way to catch both the peat and the mezcal cask's agave character before dilution mutes one or the other. Give it a few minutes to breathe before the first sip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kilchoman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43912340275418,"sku":"VWS200426457","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/5445MezcalRMW.jpg?v=1684253208"},{"product_id":"kilchoman-loch-gorm-2023-sherry-cask-edition-2023-750-ml","title":"Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2023 Sherry Cask Edition 2023 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKilchoman Loch Gorm 2023 is the latest release in the small independent Islay distillery's annual sherry cask series, a single malt Scotch whisky distilled from Scottish barley and matured entirely in hand-selected oloroso sherry casks. Kilchoman is one of Islay's youngest working distilleries, farming much of its own barley, and Loch Gorm represents the sherry-forward end of its range compared to the brand's standard ex-bourbon-matured bottlings. Expect notes of dark fruit, caramel, cedarwood, tan leather, cigar smoke, and heather honey on the nose, with raisins, dates, gooey toffee, cinnamon biscuit, and a hint of floral smoke on the palate, finishing long and rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2023\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat, in a proper glass, is the way to catch this whisky's full sherry-and-peat complexity. Give it a few minutes to breathe before your first sip, and save it for a special occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kilchoman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43928055840986,"sku":"VWS200426619","price":125.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/kilchoman-loch-gorm-750ml-574933_450x450_b61abf15-9f7c-4257-8563-91a361c1d63c.jpg?v=1685164473"},{"product_id":"kilchoman-sauternes-cask-matured-2024-750-ml","title":"Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured 2024 750 ML","description":"\u003cp\u003eKilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured 2024 is a single malt Scotch whisky from Kilchoman Distillery on Islay, matured in casks that previously held Sauternes, the sweet botrytized wine from Bordeaux, and bottled at 50% ABV as part of the distillery's ongoing cask-experiment series. Kilchoman is one of Islay's smallest working distilleries, farming its own barley and doing everything from floor malting to bottling on site. The Sauternes influence pushes this toward honey, ripe apricot, and vanilla, layered over the distillery's usual peat smoke and citrus, with a lingering, spiced finish. A release built for collectors who already know Kilchoman's peated house style and want to see it against something sweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured 2024\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat, with time to breathe, is the way to go — the Sauternes sweetness and the peat need a few minutes in the glass to stop fighting each other. A single drop of water helps if the 50% ABV feels sharp before that happens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kilchoman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46458272710874,"sku":"VWS200432936","price":125.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/SauternesMatured_BC_NL__37125.1722704775.png?v=1747297737"},{"product_id":"kilchoman-sanaig-cask-strength-2024-700-ml","title":"Kilchoman Sanaig Cask Strength 2024 700 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKilchoman is Islay's farm distillery, growing barley on site and malting part of it there, something almost no Scotch producer still does from field to bottle. Sanaig is the sherry-led expression in the core range, matured mainly in oloroso butts with a portion of ex-bourbon barrels, and this 2024 release is bottled at cask strength rather than the usual core-range strength. The nose is dried fruit, orange peel and coastal peat smoke; the palate is thick with raisin, dark chocolate and a briny, medicinal smoke; the finish is long, sweet and smoky. Add water in small amounts — at full strength it needs a little room to open.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kilchoman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46691236741338,"sku":"VWS200433277","price":100.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/KilchomanSanaigCaskStrength2024SingleMaltScotchWhisky700ml.png?v=1789023854"}],"url":"https:\/\/liquorverse.com\/collections\/kilchoman-distillery.oembed","provider":"LiquorVerse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}