Kilchoman Ltd Ed Sauternes Cask Matured 50%

50% | 70cl | Kilchoman | Islay | Limited Edition | NCF | ppm | High / Cask Strength

The Sauternes Cask Matured 2024 limited edition has spent its full maturation in ex-sauternes wine casks. Anthony Wills, Kilchoman Founder, selected a combination of fresh and refill Sauternes barriques from two separate years, the youngest being from 2018, creating an extraordinary balance of buttery sweetness, barbecued pineapple, candied ginger and floral peat smoke.

In making this release, Anthony decided on a vatting of 22% fresh and 78% refill casks from two distillation years. This roughly 3:1 ratio of fresh and refill casks creates the perfect balance of sauternes influence and Kilchoman character. Most of the refill casks selected were previously used for the 2018 sauternes finish release.

Tasting notes

NOSE: Creamy, buttery notes with ripe fruit, a subtle hint of salty sea air, and soft peat smoke.

PALATE: Butterscotch and floral notes combine with tropical and candied fruits, with integrated peat smoke flowing throughout.

FINISH: Sweetness continues on to the finish, balanced by a clean lingering smoke, and rich texture.