Description
We welcome our first-ever Cognac Cask Matured release as part of our 2023 Limited Editions. 32 casks were chosen by Anthony and Robin for their exceptional quality. Our Kilchoman spirit was filled into those Cognac casks and left to age in our warehouses for a minimum of six years. The Cognac casks were sourced from Tonellerie Bossuet (France).
When combining these 32 casks together, each individual cask plays an important part in the final vatting. Each cask captures its own degree of flavour but when brought together, a wonderfully rich, herbaceous sweet spice can easily be identified. The maritime Kilchoman peat smoke shines through.
“The limited-edition cask explorations give us the opportunity to experiment with our spirit here at Kilchoman. The Cognac casks selected for this 2023 release allow our fruit-driven, citrus spirit style to balance with that of the Cognac oak. There is a delicate balance to be found when working with Cognac casks; keeping the age of this release at a minimum of six years old ensures the flavours from the spirit and the cask are easily detected, neither dominates.” – Anthony Wills, Kilchoman Founder & Master Distiller
Peat Level: 50PPM
Alcohol Level: 50%
TASTING NOTES
Nose: An opening note of rich apple and pear forms the structure for this release. Herbaceous fresh fruit begins to make its way as the whisky begins to open. Subtle tones of honey and warming spice develop over time. Peat remains delicate on the nose, bringing a dryness to this release.
Palate: The texture provided by a slow distillation and the influence of the Cognac oak allows for a buttery texture which continues throughout. Dried lemon and apricot combine with cinnamon and nutmeg which are held together by an influence of toasted oak and sweet peat smoke.
Finish: The depth of flavour that the Cognac casks have provided the Kilchoman spirit is unrivalled; dried fruits and marzipan make way for crystallised ginger, balancing sweetness and spice. Lingering peat smoke is lightened with the influence of citrus oil making itself known across the palate.
