Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Kilchoman continue to extend their range, this time with a whisky matured for its full term in x Sauternes casks for 5 years, rather than the more common practice of finishing whisky in casks for a short period prior to bottling. Kilchoman use Quarter casks, roughly a quarter the size of a 500 litre butt, which allow for increased whisky to wood contact. The result is a whisky infused with caramel, vanilla, buttery fruit notes and peat smoke typical of Kilchoman spirit.
Distilled in 2011 and released in September 2016 with an outturn of just 6,000 bottles. 50% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... ...Limited release in September 2016 of 6,000 bottles. Beautiful ginger/fawn color; unblemished clarity. The initial nosing passes pick up delectable fragrances of milk chocolate, creamery butter, lightly spiced and mature white wine, and cigar tobacco; secondary inhalations encounter almond paste/nougat, candy bar, brown sugar, and dried fruits like dates, prunes, and raisins. Entry is stony/flinty dry at first, then the flavor profile expands to include black tea with honey, marmalade, candied fruits (pineapple, apricot); midpalate stays the course on the dried fruits and marmalade as the sauternes cask impact comes to fruition. Concludes medium long in the throat, delicately fruity/winey, with whispers of malted barley, bran, muesli, and honey wheat bread. A lovely Islay malt by any measure and the 50% abv never is an issue.
Highly Recommended - www.spiritjournal.com