Kilchoman Family Collection - 11 Years Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Matured

Unveil the true spirit of farm-to-glass distilling with the Kilchoman Family Collection - 11 Years Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Hand-selected by the Wills family, founders of Islay’s renowned Kilchoman Distillery, this ultra-limited bottling represents an extraordinary milestone in farm distilling heritage. As an exclusive release within the highly coveted Family Collection Series 1^st Edition, this well-aged expression is a true collector's gem for peated Islay single malt enthusiasts and sherry-cask lovers.

Distilled from heavily peated malted barley on Islay's rugged western coast, this expression spent a full 11 years maturing in premium Oloroso sherry casks. This decade-plus of maturation in dark, heavy sherry oak creates a breathtaking harmony between Kilchoman’s signature crisp maritime peat smoke and the rich, dark fruit complexity imparted by the fortified Spanish wine casks. Bottled at a potent cask strength without chill-filtration or added artificial colouring, this liquid preserves its natural deep mahogany hue and rich, oily texture.

Farm Distilling Meets Rich Oloroso Oak

The Family Choice: Aged for 11 long years in Islay’s cool coastal warehouses, this release demonstrates how Kilchoman’s bright, citrusy, and heavily peated spirit matures under extended Oloroso sherry cask influence. The result is a bold, multi-layered dram where intense peat smoke marries seamlessly with sweet, dark sherry fruitiness.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma / Nose: Deep, rich, and intensely aromatic. Thick waves of peat smoke, medicinal iodine, and sea salt brine open the nose, yielding to dried raisins, dark plums, toasted walnuts, and sweet dark chocolate.
• Palate / Flavour: Viscous, full-bodied, and flavour-packed. Heavy peat ash, barbecue smoke, and charred oak blend effortlessly with sweet figs, marzipan, spiced orange peel, and warm cinnamon.
• Finish: Exceptionally long, warming, and complex. Lingering peat smoke, briny sea spray, dry oak tannins, and dark fruits fade gracefully across the palate.

Enjoy this 11-year-old Kilchoman Oloroso Sherry Cask neat to experience its raw cask-strength intensity or add a few drops of water to open up its hidden layers of sweet sherry fruit and warming spice.