All about the Kilchoman distillery and its whiskies
Following the devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan in March 2011, a number of independent Scotch whisky distilleries (Arran, BenRiach, Bladnoch, GlenDronach, Kilchoman, Kilkerran and Springbank) came together to support the victims and created a joint Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, The Spirit of Unity. As all other parties involved, including the designers and distribution channels, also waived payment, around […]
Read moreKilchoman has now released its first ever Distillery Shop Exclusive Release, i.e. a bottling that can only be purchased at the Kilchoman Visitor Centre. Rumour has it that such bottlings will be released regularly in future and will serve as very special souvenirs for visitors to the distillery who have made the long journey to Islay. The first edition makes […]
Read moreAs Kilchoman reported yesterday, a delivery of 132 quarter casks has arrived at the distillery. These casks with a volume of about 100 litres were made in a cooperage from refill bourbon barrels. Some distilleries like to use quarter casks for finishing, as the surface of the cask, which is significantly larger in relation to the volume, leads to more […]
Read moreKilchoman announced today on their website that due to the increasing demand for Kilchoman whisky, they has decided to increase production over the winter months (when water is plentiful). For this reason, they have hired a third member of the production team, Robin Bignal. He will support – initially on a part-time basis – Gavin Douglas and Tony Rozga. .
Read moreWith the “Summer 2010 Release”, the fourth edition of the Kilchoman bottlings, meanwhile often referred to as “Seasonal Releases”, was released on 9 August. Two special features distinguish this new Kilchoman bottling: it is the first release without sherry finishing and the first release exported to the USA. The 3-year-old whisky was matured exclusively in fresh and refill bourbon barrels. […]
Read moreThe Kilchoman distillery announced today that Tony Rozga, who had previously worked at the Bunnahabhain distillery for a number of years, has been hired as mashman / stillman. Under the leadership of the new manager John MacLellan, who also changed from Bunnahabhain to Kilchoman and who certainly had his share in Tonys change, he will now form the production team […]
Read moreAfter the “Kilchoman Inaugural Release” and the “Autumn 2009 Release”, the “Spring 2010 Release” is the third limited edition of a Kilchoman whisky. It was first matured for 3 years in fresh ex-bourbon barrels and was finished for 3 months in “very active” Oloroso Sherry Butts. Four refill bourbon barrels were also added to the vatting, which were not finished […]
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