Kilchoman 2015 PX Sherry Cask Matured

 

 

 

47,3°

Distillery : Kilchoman - Islay

Bourbon and Pedro Ximenéz Sherry Casks, Pedro Ximenéz Finish

Original Bottling 

Limited Edition 

Single Malt 

Bottled in 2021

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured

Peated around 50 ppm

After the success of Am Bùrach in 2020, something had to be found to succeed it. This blend of 33 casks, 9 of which were aged entirely in Pedro Ximenéz, came at just the right time. The other 24 casks have simply been finished for between 12 and 18 months, giving a more balanced result. The whisky was distilled in 2013 and 2015 and 12,000 bottles were released for sale. It says 2021 Edition on the box, and we're waiting for the 2022.

Let's Taste It : 

The Sherry rises like a wave. Fruity, with quinces, prunes and figs. Dried banana. Behind, gravelly smoke, shavings of glowing ash. Peat in the background. Very ripe apricots. A hint of iodine to give fullness. On the palate, nuts, chestnuts, woody, with some gooseberries, lingonberries, blackcurrants, light spices. Moves towards red fruits, with a touch of acidity. Raspberries. Pinch of salt. Fairly long finish, sandy earth, wood, caramel and liquorice. A slight bitterness.

 

In Short, 

It's excellent, I really like blends of peat and Pedro Ximenéz when they're well done. Here, the fruit and peat influences are perfectly balanced, with a hint of iodine. I'd recommend buying it wholeheartedly if it were a little cheaper.

Score : 88

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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