Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured 2024 [Limited Edition] [700ML]

Description

Looking for an Islay whisky that perfectly marries French dessert wine elegance with Scotland’s most distinctive peat smoke?

The Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured 2024 represents something truly special in the whisky world – a complete maturation in ex-Sauternes wine casks that creates an extraordinary flavor profile you won’t find elsewhere. This limited edition marks the third release of this coveted expression after a six-year hiatus, combining 22% fresh and 78% refill casks for optimal balance. Unlike heavily sherried expressions like the Aberlour A’bunadh Alba or classic Islay blends such as Big Peat, this showcases how French dessert wine casks transform traditional peat character.

• Distillery: Kilchoman – Islay’s youngest distillery, founded 2005
• Region: Islay – renowned for maritime peat and smoke intensity
• ABV: 50% – cask strength delivers full flavor impact
• Volume: 700ml
• Maturation: Entirely ex-Sauternes wine casks, youngest from 2018
• Tasting Notes: Nose reveals buttery sweetness, barbecued pineapple, and candied ginger with floral peat smoke. Palate delivers ginger chunks in syrup, tropical fruits like mango and papaya, building to burnt pineapple and pepper. Finish brings smoked paprika, honey, and lingering peat smoke
• Best Served: Neat in a Glencairn glass, room temperature

Our spirits team at Mr. Chow’s has found this expression demonstrates remarkable restraint – the Sauternes influence enhances rather than overwhelms Kilchoman’s signature maritime character. The tropical fruit complexity sets it apart from typical Islay offerings.

Ideal for: Serious whisky collectors and those exploring cask influence variations. Pairs with: Rich Malaysian desserts like gula melaka ice cream or dark chocolate kuih. Recommended for: Adventurous drinkers who appreciate innovative maturation, similar to those enjoying unique expressions like Kavalan Oloroso Sherry Oak.