Kilchoman Limited Editon PX Sherry Cask

Kilchoman Distillery is a small, independent farm distillery located on the Isle of Islay, Scotland, founded in 2005. Renowned for its heavily peated single malt Scotch whiskies, Kilchoman is one of the few distilleries in Scotland to control the entire production process on site—from barley growing and malting to distilling and maturation—producing whiskies that reflect Islay’s bold, smoky character and strong sense of place.

Like many others, we've been long-time fans of Kilchoman. Some go as far to say that no better quality peated malt is currently produced in Scotland. A small scale, hands-on approach and attention to detail make each release at least as good as the last. The 2023 PX Sherry edition is the first Kilchoman to be aged full-term in PX casks. You might consider five years old to be too young, but PX hogsheads can be aggressive; a shorter spell is often the best option to ensure a balanced result. Here, the citrus sweetness and peat smoke are beautifully married with the fruit'n'nut chocolate character of the sherry. Never too sweet, by the finish it's definitively Kilchoman; Vivacious and fresh, with a signature rush of maritime peat and tingling pepper fading into cocoa and wood smoke. Distillery character wins the day. Tasted from a 30ml sample. 50% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. 23,000 bottles produced.