Kilchoman Coull Point Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Despite being released back in 2024, Coull Point will be unknown to most Kilchoman fans. It was originally exclusive to World of Whiskies (UK Travel Retail). The limited edition sees a vatting of four and five-year-old fresh bourbon barrels, partially finished in oloroso sherry butts, resulting in a young, relatively light and easy-drinking Kilchoman, not as phenolic or in your face as a Sanaig, for example, but still boasting classic peat and bourbon notes with a pleasing complexity that evolves over time. The name 'Coull Point' refers to a rugged headland a few miles north of the distillery, which is also featured on the packaging. 46% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.

Other reviews... This strikes me as being the most overtly smoky of Kilchoman's recent bottlings, and also the sweetest. Intense and very forward, there's baked apple, humidor notes, honeydew melon, fresh shellfish. Water brings out a putty-like youthfulness, so take it neat. The palate is amazingly sweet (think golden syrup), then the smoke folds itself over. A good—and well-priced—introduction for newcomers. 87 points - whiskyadvocate,com

...Peat can be useful to hide dubious spirit and/or casks to improve the overall presentation. This however is peated Kilchoman and dubious it ain’t. What we have here is a quality, young, precocious, peated artisan presentation with a sublime and restrained peat level, an amount that complements the spirit without swamping it. There is some heat that builds on the palate right to the end but water does help,  In the words of Cat Stevens’ ‘Father and Son' - ‘You're still young, that's your fault….’ - so all you can do is present yourself in the best way possible - and thats whats happening here. For me its one of Kilchoman’s most successful presentations to date and one i’d purchase if it wasn’t for some splendid young, peated Bunna’s coming out right now. Well done Kilchoman, loving your work. - whiskybase.com

5 Stars - diffordsguide.com