Kilchoman 16 Year Old 2023

£212.82

Discover the pinnacle of Kilchoman’s craftsmanship with the Kilchoman 16 Year Old Limited Edition (2023), a rare and exquisite single malt Scotch whisky that celebrates over a decade and a half of maturation and expertise. This exceptional release marks a milestone for the Kilchoman distillery, offering whisky aficionados a unique opportunity to experience one of their oldest and most refined expressions.

Nose: The aroma opens with a captivating bouquet of dried fruits, including figs and raisins, intertwined with rich notes of vanilla and honey. Subtle hints of citrus zest add a refreshing touch, while a gentle peat smoke provides depth and complexity.

Palate: On the palate, this whisky is luxuriously smooth and full-bodied. It features an intricate blend of caramel and dark chocolate, enhanced by spiced oak. Sweet sherry notes are beautifully balanced with the distinctive Kilchoman peatiness, creating a harmonious interplay of sweet and smoky elements.

Finish: The finish is exceptionally long and warming, leaving lingering notes of toasted oak and sweet malt. A delicate smokiness gradually fades, offering a lasting impression of elegance and sophistication.

Kilchoman Distillery was established by Anthony Wills in 2005 at Rockside Farm near the centuries old Kilchoman Cross and the old Kilchoman Church on the west side of the Isle of Islay. Kilchoman is a malt whisky distillery which malts barley grown in Rockside fields on Kilchoman’s malting floor and bottles Kilchoman single malt whisky at the distillery using local Islay water; field to bottle. Kilchoman is the newest and most westerly of Islay’s distilleries and with just two small stills it is one of the smallest working distilleries in Scotland. Distillery bottlings include Kilchoman Loch Gorm and Kilchoman Sanaig.

From the forest to the cooperage, each cask type brings its own character to the whisky. Our specialist casks include a variety of wood types and treatments, each contributing unique notes and complexities. Experience the diversity that these casks offer, from rich and spicy to smooth and fruity. Experience the rich complexity of our specialist and experimental casks, each adding its own character to our exceptional whiskies.

Explore our specialist casks, the best examples of the vast variety we offer, where different wood-types add unique flavours and complexities to the whisky. These casks are crafted with specific toasting and charring levels, unlocking new flavour possibilities through innovative wood treatments.

SPECIALIST & EXPERIMENTAL CASKS

Ever wondered about the origins of our casks? At the Society, we guarantee the quality of each cask used for sherry maturation. From the heart of the forest to the artistry of the cooperage, get the full scoop with Richard Goslan.

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The distillery team have been getting their gladrags on and enjoying the glitz and the glory of some glamorous award ceremonies recently. We’ve been delighted to add to our already over-burdened award cabinet over the last few months with a slew of new trophies and medals for our island spirits.

The Hearach Single Malthas been recognised by professional judges and juries from across the world and we’re very proud to be putting Harris on the map in this way.

Here’s the accolades so far this year…

Berlin International Spirits Competition 2024: The Hearach – GOLD
London Spirits Competition 2024: The Hearach – GOLD
World Whisky Awards – Best Islands Single Malt – GOLD
San Francisco Spirits Awards 2024: The Hearach – SILVER
International Spirits Challenge 2024: The Hearach – SILVER
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2024: The Hearach – SILVER
Oran Mor Whisky Awards 2024: The Hearach – BEST NEWCOMER WHISKY
Oran Mor Whisky Awards 2024: The Hearach – BEST MALT (ISLAND)
The Scotsman Scran Awards 2024: The Hearach – BEST WHISKY

Slàinte to continued success!

J.Mattingly 1845 Distillery Gives Back to Veterans with

Two Commemorative Bourbon Releases

Tenth Mountain Division and POW/MIA Veterans Honored with Bottles Launches July 3

FRANKFORT, KY (June 27, 2024) – J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery, created by Jeff Mattingly, a descendant of distilling pioneer John Graves Mattingly, is honoring military veterans with the release of two limited edition bourbons – 10^th Mountain Division Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey and POW/MIA Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey.  Both bourbons are limited editions that go on sale at the Distillery in Frankfort on July 3^rd, and are available now for pre-order online.

Only 310 bottles of each expression are available for purchase. A portion of sales from each bottle will go towards Kentucky area Gold Star families, through the nonprofits Three Rangers Foundation and Good Skies for the Good Guys and Gals.

Details for each bourbon are as follows:

The 10^th Mountain Division Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey is a blend of seven-year-old barrels bottled at 116 proof.  The nose consists of seasoned oak, mellow baking spice, smokiness, almonds and cashews.  On the palate, the bourbon is nice and viscous, with caramel and vanilla sweetness up front.  Mid palate is characterized by cashews and almonds with nice barrel spice notes.  The finish is mid-length, marked by a return of the caramel sweetness, more seasoned oak, and a small hint of the malted barley.

The POW/MIA Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey is a blend of five-year-old barrels bottled at 126 proof.  Notes of caramel and crème brulee, along with apricot and plum can be found on the nose.  The palate has a full-bodied texture, giving notes of dark chocolate nibs and roasted peanuts.  There are slight notes of oak spice in the middle.  The finish is long-lasting, with a return of the maple and caramel sweetness, and notes of stone fruit, particularly apple and pear.

Pricing is $155 for each 750 mL bottle with $20 from the sales of the 10^th Mountain Division Bourbon going towards Three Rangers Foundation and $20 from the sales of the POW/MIA Bourbon going toward the Good Skies for the Good Guys and Gals nonprofit.

About J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery

The Mattingly family has been synonymous with distilling in Kentucky for more than two centuries, having a hand in the development of at least nine separate distilleries in the Commonwealth, and with connections to some of the most illustrious names in the distilling industry, including George Garvin Brown, the Willetts and the Samuels.

It all started in 1845, with John Graves Mattingly’s first distillery in Marion County, Kentucky, Registered Distillery #2.  Many historians today believe his distillery was the first registered distillery in Kentucky.

In 2010 Jeff Mattingly took up the family mantle and started his own craft bourbon business.  Today, Jeff’s son Cameron has joined the team as Vice President of Production, continuing the legacy into the latest generation for J. Mattingly Distillery 1845 in Frankfort, Kentucky. Together father and son offer their proprietary double staving process as well as a custom bourbon blending experience unparalleled in the spirits industry, available on-site in Frankfort or online at https://jmattingly1845.com/build-a-bottle/

For more information about J. Mattingly 1845 Distillery visit www.JMattingly1845.com.

This year, we’re celebrating the 20-year journey of ambassador Olaf Meier at the Society!  For two decades, Olaf has been the embodiment of passion and knowledge, sharing the art and joy of whisky with seasoned enthusiasts and curious explorers worldwide. To add to the celebrations, we’re releasing a special 20-year-old bottling exclusive to the UK – Cask No. 3.351: Piers, papayas and pineapple pebbles.

Matured for 17 years in a bourbon hogshead followed by three years in a Spanish oak oloroso hoggie, it’s the perfect mix of sweet and savoury matured over two decades to celebrate Olaf’s own 20 years representing the Society.

PIERS, PAPAYAS AND PINEAPPLE PEBBLES

Cask No. 3.351

Age: 20 years

Cask: Second Fill Spanish Oak Oloroso Hogshead

SMWS ambassador Olaf is a fountain of knowledge, driven by a limitless number of whisky stories, who now finds himself celebrating his 20th year representing the Society. Despite having more than two decades of whisky experience, Olaf started his journey with humble beginnings, as Duncan Gorman finds out:

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LAPHROAIG

18 Year Old

70cl | 48% ABV

This exceptional Single Malt Whisky displays the robust, smoky character of the famous 10 Year Old, but with added complexity from extended maturation in ex-bourbon barrels. The vanilla note apparent at 10 years becomes amplified, complimented by the sweetness of ripe fruits and honey, alongside toasted oak spice, and abundant peat smoke. Laphroaig 18 Year Old is bottled at a high strength of 48% for greater intensity and a satisfyingly rich mouthfeel.

£179.95

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SHIPPING FROM 2nd JULY

TASTING NOTES:

NOSE
Sweet, vanilla and soft toffee with soft gooseberry, Bramley apple and a touch of cinnamon and freshly baked apple tart.

TASTE
Oily, sweet and full bodied with an upfront fruitiness of oranges and nectarines followed by herbal notes of freshly cut mint and heathery honey with subtle ginger spice and peaty notes of iodine.

FINISH
Sweet and rich with a long savoury and smoky finish.

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LOCH LOMOND 18 YEAR OLD

Our Whisky of the Year 2024 is the full-bodied and fruity 18-year-old single malt from Loch Lomond. Matured in three types of American oak casks, this whisky is the perfect representation of the distillery’s signature style, with layers of rich fruit, sweet honey and subtle warming smoke.

This stunning single malt was matured in American oak casks from Loch Lomond’s on-site cooperage, adding a full-bodied and creamy texture to the spirit as well as aromas of tobacco leaf, buttered toast and vanilla. The palate is filled with notes of baked apple, grapefruit, honeysuckle and gooseberries, while the finish bring gentle wisps of smoke and hints of rich oak.

A fantastic display of what Loch Lomond is capable of and the worthy recipient of our Whisky of the Year 2024 award.

Ambassador Billy Abbott Tried Loch Lomond 18

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At 12:00 UK time today (Friday 28th June), the 13th edition of Wolfburn’s Kylver series will be released.  Available exclusively from our website there are just 636 bottles in total, which will be sold on a strictly first-come-first-served basis.

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