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Kilchoman 100% Islay (8th Edition)
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Kilchoman 100% Islay (8th Edition)

Whiskey Single Malt Islay No age statement 50% ABV
$$$$ $100 to $300 Luxury Above average whiskey
31 reviews
86 critic score out of 100

About this bottle

The 100% Islay series from Kilchoman is made using Optic barley harvested on the isle. The peat level here is ~ 20ppm versus the brand's standard 50ppm offerings. Unlike previous editions, this is matured in oloroso sherry butts in addition to ex-bourbon barrels. This no-age statement single malt has no color added and is non-chillfiltered. Bottled at 50% ABV, this is a limited edition release which yielded 12,000 bottles. Kilchoman 100% Islay 8th Edition is available beginning fall 2018.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Peaty 60
Rich 50
Spicy 50
Smoky 45
Briny 40
Herbal 35
Vanilla 30

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 8 parsed reviews.

Gigiomix 4.0

Slightly peated, I would say perfectly peated! Fresh and light on the nose, with slight peaty. On the palate it is honey-flavored and fruity, especially apricot. Sweet and velvety finish. Excellent drink! ______________________________________________________________________ Leggermente torbato, direi perfettamente torbato! Al naso fresco e leggero, appunto con torbatura lieve. Al palato mieloso e con presenza di fruttatura, in particolare albicocca. Finale dolce e vellutato. Ottima bevuta!

headbutt 4.0

The setup: glencairn, rested about 5 minutes, no water. Bottle open one month and a half ago. On the nose, nice discrete kilchoman peat. On the palate, citrus, peat and sherry spice. On the finish, oaky and peaty with good medium length

Kingceez15 3.8

Note: toasted or burnt Carmel, peated. Light and citrus. Oily charcoal taste, grainy finish but still warm. Dark chocolate Water +1. Uigedail city Nose: 7 F:6 M:7 B:6

welchez 4.0

Nose: Immediate smokey nose, Body: not overly complex but smokey in taste bits of orange and sweet grass Finish: medium length and a bit sharpe

gidefa 3.8

Green, salty, with some hints of toffee. It remind me certain days in the Scotland’s moors. Love it

buckybuck09 3.5

Rich, sweet vanilla, islay, earthy, and nutty, smokey peat velvet smooth

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