Kilchoman 14 Year Ex-Sherry Butts Scotch Whisky 20th Anniversary Cask Series

Kilchoman 14 Year Ex-Sherry Butts Scotch Whisky – 20th Anniversary Cask Series
Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 55% ABV (110 Proof) | 700 mL

Process & Profile

Released as part of Kilchoman’s 20th Anniversary Cask Series, this 14-year-old single malt is composed entirely of ex-Oloroso sherry butts distilled in 2011 and bottled in 2025. Aged exclusively on Islay, this limited-edition expression is one of four cask-focused bottlings commemorating the distillery's two decades of innovation and traditional craftsmanship. Natural color and non-chill filtered, it is presented at a bold 55% ABV.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Dense waves of dried fruits, dates, and fig, lifted by dark chocolate, barbecue smoke, and maritime brine

• Palate: A rich mouthfeel of spiced fruit cake, toffee, roasted nuts, earthy peat smoke, and sherry sweetness

• Finish: Long, warming finish with chocolate, nutmeg, leathery oak, and a touch of Islay salinity

What Makes It Special

• Fully matured in Oloroso sherry butts for 14 years on Islay

• Part of Kilchoman’s celebratory 20th Anniversary Cask Series

• Bottled at 55% ABV with no chill filtration or added color

• Limited to just 3,145 bottles worldwide

• Represents the deepest sherry influence of the four anniversary releases

How to Enjoy

Best savored neat in a Glencairn or copita glass. Let it rest for 10–15 minutes after pouring to reveal the full complexity. Ideal alongside dark chocolate, roasted nuts, or cured meats.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this whisky peated?
   Yes, it carries Kilchoman’s signature peated character, though balanced by rich sherry sweetness.

2. What casks were used?
   Fully matured in ex-Oloroso sherry butts from Spain.

3. How many bottles were released?
   3,145 bottles globally.

4. Is it limited edition?
   Yes, part of a one-time 20th Anniversary release.

5. What makes this expression unique?
   The full 14-year maturation in sherry butts gives it a richer, deeper character than many Kilchoman bottlings.