Kilchoman Distillery, founded in 2005, is Islay's newest, smallest, and most westerly distillery. Kilchoman (pronounced kil-'ho-man) is a farm distillery and the first to be built on the island of Islay in 124 years. Kilchoman offers everyone the opportunity to experience everything involved in distilling malt whisky, from barley to bottle, according to the finest grassroots traditions. Anthony Wills built his distillery in the vacant buildings of Rockside Farm, a working farm on the remote west coast of Islay. His goal was to use as many local ingredients as possible to create a truly authentic Islay whisky. Kilchoman is one of the few distilleries that practices its own traditional floor malting. After considerable opposition and setbacks, the first spirit was released from the very small stills at the end of 2005. On September 9, 2006, the very first official bottling of Kilchoman was presented on Islay. This New Spirit was judged by connoisseurs to be very promising and an excellent base for a fantastic Islay Malt. As befits a true Islay whisky, extensive peat is used in the drying of the barley. With 50 ppm of peat, Kilchoman was one of the most heavily peated whiskies. The distillery's own spring water is used to reduce the whisky to 46% ABV. This water comes from Octofad Farm, located on the Rhinns of Islay.
Tasting Notes
Color: Amber. Nose: Pronounced notes of dark fruit, spices, and smoked meat. Palate: Pleasantly rich, smoky aromas of dark chocolate, honey, apples, and a light malty sweetness. The finish is long with lingering smoky notes and hints of grilled fruit, plums, and berries.
| Alcohol: | 50% |
| Volume: | 70cl |
| Bottled in: | 2025 |
| Bottle Code: | 11Y 29/09/25 25/97 |
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