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Kilchoman announced today that after a few frustrating months – remember, the first seven casks were filled on 14 December 2005 – production has now resumed. The renewed delay in the start of production was caused by some technical teething troubles. Already at the end of 2005, the company had to deal with countless problems in connecting the equipment, such […]
Read moreThe Kilchoman distillery now had to cope with another major setback. On 12 February, a fire broke out in the kiln and largely destroyed it. The malt drying on the kiln floor in the directly fired kiln caught fire. Quick and professional intervention by the Islay fire brigade prevented the fire from spreading to other buildings. The production of whisky […]
Read moreAs the Kilchoman distillery announced on its homepage, the first seven casks of Kilchoman New Make were filled on 14 December. So, after some delays, it really was possible to start production in 2005. The casks were 7 refill Bourbon barrels. . .
Read more9 November 2005 – a day that will go down in Kilchoman’s history. For the first time, distillate flowed from the distillery’s stills. Reportedly, the first trial distillation already yielded quite promising results. However, a number of trial runs and adjustments to the distillation regime will be necessary over the coming days and weeks before production can, hopefully, begin by […]
Read moreAlthough production has not yet started – we are still waiting for the day when the first Kilchoman distillate will flow from the stills into the Spirits Receiver – the distillery is now offering private individuals the opportunity to purchase their own Kilchoman cask. Both 1st Fill and Refill Bourbon Barrels freshly filled with New Make are on offer at […]
Read moreOn 3 June 2005, the distillery (which was still under construction) was officially opened during the Islay Festival, Fèis Ìle. Although the Kiln and Warehouse No. 1 were not yet complete, the stillhouse – with all its fittings – and the malting floor were ready, and it was on the malting floor that the official opening took place. The visitor […]
Read moreWe have learned from Kilchoman that Colonsay native Paula Lawson has been appointed manager of the Kilchoman Visitor Centre. She will begin her duties on 18 April. Paula previously worked at Ardbeg for 7 years as a tour guide and in the distillery shop and café. . .
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