The Kilchoman Feis Ile 2023 release is a remarkable and exclusive creation, combining three carefully selected single casks. This edition marries the depth of an 11-year-old Oloroso sherry butt and the complexity of two 10-year-old bourbon barrels. These casks were filled with spirit distilled from Publican barley, meticulously grown in the distillery's own fields during 2011 and 2012. Every step, from malting and distillation to maturation and bottling, was conducted on-site at Kilchoman Distillery, ensuring a 100% Islay release that is truly unique. Bottled at cask strength of 55.3% ABV, this limited edition produced only 1159 bottles, which were made available exclusively for purchase at the distillery shop on the day of the release.
Feis Ile, also known as the Islay Festival of Music and Malt, is an annual event celebrated on the isle of Islay. Each participating distillery releases a special edition whisky, often highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. The Kilchoman Feis Ile 2023 release is a testament to the distillery's craftsmanship and tradition.
This release is termed 100% Islay because every aspect of its production—from barley cultivation to malting, distillation, maturation, and bottling—was carried out at Kilchoman Distillery on the isle of Islay.
The barley used for this release was Publican barley, grown in the distillery's own fields in 2011 and 2012, ensuring complete control over the quality and characteristics of the spirit.
Peat, smoky, fruity, earthy, vanilla, spice
Sweet, fruity (papaya, pineapple), spicy (anise, clove), smoky, woody, earthy
Dry, slightly spicy, fruity, peaty
The Kilchoman Feis Ile 2023 Bourbon Barrel Sherry Butt delivers a complex and flavorful experience, characterized by a harmonious balance of sweet fruitiness, robust peatiness, invigorating spice, and a lingering smoky character that delights the senses.
The Kilchoman Feis Ile 2023 is an exquisite example of the distillery's dedication to craftsmanship and tradition. The combination of sherry and bourbon casks creates a richly layered whisky, with each sip revealing new depths of flavor. Its balanced complexity and the fact that it's a 100% Islay release make it a standout offering for collectors and whisky aficionados alike. The exclusivity of the bottling, with only 1159 bottles available, adds to its allure, making it a prized possession for those fortunate enough to secure one.
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