The Kilchoman Loch Gorm is an annual release of single malt whisky from the renowned Islay-based distillery, Kilchoman, celebrated for its farm-to-bottle approach, overseeing all production steps from barley growing to bottling on-site. Named after the nearby Loch Gorm, this expression is recognized for its rich sherry-matured profile.
The 2021 release of Kilchoman Loch Gorm is a vatting of 24 Oloroso sherry butts filled in 2011 and 2012, culminating in a limited run of 17,000 bottles. This exclusive expression harmoniously blends rich fruits, spiced dark chocolate, and melted brown sugar with Kilchoman's signature heavy peat smoke. Bottled at 46% ABV, it is free from chill filtration and naturally colored, ensuring a pure and authentic experience.
The palate reveals notes of salty smoke, raisins, dates, and oak spice, leading to a long, balanced finish. Aromas of sweet pipe smoke, ripe strawberries, candied lemon peel, orange blossom, toffee, and clove tantalize the nose. Throughout the palate, one can discern dark chocolate, toasted walnuts, tobacco smoke, caramel, dates, liquorice, earthy peat smoke, and cinnamon.
The Loch Gorm expressions are unique as the only all sherry cask-matured offerings from Kilchoman. The 2021 edition masterfully merges sherried fruit and peaty smoke, fully matured from filling to bottling in fresh Oloroso sherry butts. These large 500-liter sherry butts were sourced from Bodega Miguel Martin in Spain and filled with Kilchoman spirit peated to 50ppm. Once matured for a minimum of 9 years, the casks were vatted together to create this exceptional whisky.
The ABV of Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2021 Release is 46%.
The 2021 release was limited to 17,000 bottles.
No, this whisky is free from chill filtration, ensuring a natural and authentic flavor profile.
Loch Gorm expressions are unique because they are the only all sherry cask-matured whiskies from Kilchoman.
Raisins, peat smoke, cherry, oak, spice.
Smoky, peaty, with notes of dates, cherry, hazelnut, chocolate.
Long and lingering, with hints of smoke, spice, and leather.
Overall, the Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2021 Release offers a harmonious blend of sherried fruit and peaty smoke, with a complex palate and a long, satisfying finish.
The Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2021 Release is a solid sherry-smoky whisky from a drinker's perspective, though not a sherry bomb. The smoke appears shortly after the sherry, with quality sherry casks used but seemingly not first-fill. Some reviewers found the 2020 Loch Gorm more interesting due to the added complexity from older matured spirits. The 2021 edition received mixed opinions, with some suggesting it was a bit too expensive compared to other Kilchoman offerings like the Sanaig. Overall, it received around 88-90 points from enthusiasts and is recommended for purchase at around 75 EUR in Germany.
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