Kilchoman Distillery was founded in 2005 and is the first distillery to be built on Islay for over 120 years. It is a farm distillery and a proportion of the barley used in production is grown and malted at the distillery. Kilchoman displays all that is great about the grass-roots traditions of Scotch
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Kilchoman Machir Bay
Nose: Soft cooked fruits with strong peaty aromas.
Palate: Soft mixed fruits and vanilla with an intense sweetness.
Finish: A Classic islay malt now showing the benefit of additional ageing. A long lingering finish.
2026 ADI International Spirits Compeititon – Best of Category, Double Gold
Kilchoman Sanaig
2026 International Spirits Competition – Islay Single Malts up to 12 years old – Gold
Kilchoman Sanaig Cask Strength
Created from the same recipe of casks as our regular Sanaig release, Sanaig Cask Strength was matured predominantly in Oloroso Sherry casks. However, instead of adding water once the casks have been selected and vatted, this limited edition Sanaig Cask Strength has been bottled at its natural cask strength of 57.8% alc./vol. The result is an intense combination of rich peat smoke, cinnamon sweetness, and stoned fruits; with waves of citrus, mixed spices, and dark chocolate.
Nose: Toffee sweetness and dark fruits; with red berries and smoked Oak.
Palate: Intense sweetness and spiced dark chocolate; with raisins, licorice and warming rich peat smoke.
Finish: Lingering sweetness and spices; with integrated smoke throughout.
Kilchoman Batch Strength
Matured in a combination of re-charred red wine casks, Oloroso Sherry butts and Bourbon barrels, a few drops of water were added post maturation to produce a Batch Strength of 57% abv. The result is a colossal dram combining the natural peat smoke and citrus character of Kilchoman with dark fruits, rich spices and salted caramel sweetness.
Nose: Red fruits, fresh cherries, heather blossom, and intense peat smoke.
Palate: Toffee, rich spices, vanilla, and lasting peat smoke.
Finish: Silky viscosity with fresh crumpets, butter, and honey.
2026 International Spirits Competition – Islay Single Malts up to 12 years old – Gold
2025 Scotch Whisky Masters – Single Malt: Highlands & Islands – No Age Statement, Master
2025 ADI International Spirits Competition – Best of Category, Best of Class, Double Gold
2025 USA Spirits Ratings – Gold, 91 Points
2025 International Spirits Challenge – Gold
2024 Spirits Business Scotch Whisky Masters – Master
Kilchoman Loch Gorm
Loch Gorm is the name given to our annual Sherry matured limited edition. Named after Islay’s largest freshwater lake neighboring the distillery, the dark murky color of the loch’s water is reflected in the rich coppery tones of our Sherry matured Loch Gorm release.
Loch Gorm 2025 Edition is the first ever Loch Gorm aged for over 10 years in Oloroso Sherry butts. Anthony selected 23 Oloroso Sherry butts in total, 20 fresh (first fill) and 3 refill (second fill).
“10 years maturation in Sherry casks has added an abundance of rich spices, dark fruit, and barbecue sweetness to the light citrus and peaty character of Kilchoman” ~Anthony Wills, Kilchoman Founder
Nose: Caramelized custard tart; freshly roasted coffee with notes of candied ginger.
Palate: Honey roasted figs, cloves, and sticky toffee pudding with a suggestive smokiness evocative of barbecued bananas.
Finish: Lingering finish with a savory undertone held together by a smoky and earthy influence.
Nose: Intense sweet pipe smoke, followed by waves of freshly cut strawberries and candied lemon peel. Lighter notes of Neroli (orange blossoms), soft toffee, and cloves.
Palate: An initial note of dark chocolate and toasted walnuts, gentle tobacco smokiness, hints of caramel and dates accompanied by subtle warming peat smoke.
Finish: Long and evolving with cinnamon and licorice wood, chocolate bitters and lingering earthy smoke.
2025 International Spirits Challenge – Gold
2021 The Spirits Busines Scotch Whisky Masters – Gold
2021 International Spirits Challenge – Gold
Top 20 Whiskies of 2018 by Whisky Advocate
Scotch Whisky Masters 2015 – Gold
94 points, 10 Highest Scoring Whiskies in the Winter Buying Guide (2021)
WhiskyCast Review Review by DrinkHacker Robb Report
91 points by Whisky Advocate (2 consecutive years)
Kilchoman 100% Islay
Our 100% Islay range is the world’s only Single Farm Single Malt Scotch Whisky. It represents the revival of traditional farm distilling; growing our own barley before malting, distilling, maturing and bottling every bottle of our 100% Islay range on site.
Kilchoman 100% Islay 15th Edition is a 9-year-old limited-edition Single Malt produced entirely on Islay from grain to glass.
This edition is vatted from 54 ex-Bourbon barrels distilled in 2014 and 2015, using Concerto and Publican barley varieties grown at the distillery’s Rockside Farm.
Bottled at 50% ABV, it features a lower peat level of approximately 20 ppm, resulting in a more citrus-forward and viscous profile compared to Kilchoman’s core range.
Nose: Fragrant notes of vanilla, tropical fruit, fresh hay, and toasted oak with a hint of salted butter.
Palate: Milk chocolate and salted caramel transition into fresh peat smoke, candied citrus, ripe pear, and a touch of white pepper.
Finish: Long and lingering with maritime peat smoke, honeyed sweetness, and fresh fruit echoes.
Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2019 – 95 points
Scotch Whisky masters 2015 – Gold
IWSC 2015 – Silver Medal
The Fifty Best 2016 – Gold Medal
2017 LA Spirits Competition – Gold Medal- 90 points, Best of Category
Kilchoman Port Cask Matured
The Port Cask Matured limited edition was aged for the full term of its maturation in ruby port hogsheads. Casks were selected from two contrasting ages, the youngest being 6 years old.
Nose: Red berries and figs with citrus, cinnamon, and smoked paprika.
Palate: Cooked strawberries, smoked meats, sweet tobacco and charcoal smoke.
Finish: Warming with waves of fruity sweetness and ashy smoke.
Kilchoman 13-Years-Old
This Limited Release has been Matured for 13 years in a combination of Bourbon barrels, octaves, and Calvados casks
The whisky exhudes and abundance of juicy fresh fruits, intense sweetness, and vaces of Islay maritime peat smoke.
50% abv.
Nose: Fragrant and delicate with bursting notes of fresh pineapple, hibiscus, and lemon sherbet.
Palate: Herbaceous with undertones of dried apple granola, caramelized puffed wheat, and buttered popcorn.
Finish: Light and graceful with reminiscence of orchard fruits and zesty freshness.
Kilchoman Maury Cask Matured
The Maury Cask Matured limited edition spent its entire maturation, not just a finish, in ex-Maury fortified wine casks, a sweet Grenache noir-based wine from southern France’s Roussillon region. The result is rich layers of dates, raisins, and dark honey, balancing beautifully with Kilchoman’s natural peat smoke and citrus sweetness.
19 casks, 50% abv.
Nose: Figs, raisins, and dates; with salted caramel, orange peel, and soft peat smoke.
Palate: Pipe smoke and dark chocolate; with layers of treacle and warming spices.
Finish: Dried fruits, cacao, earthy peat smoke, and a gentle dry spice.
2026 ImpEx Cask Evolution Bottlings
This Single Cask, bottled exclusively for ImpEx Beverages, was matured for 10 years in an Oloroso Sherry Cask.
During its maturation, the Oloroso cask has added layers of dried fruit and rich spices, which balance beautifully with the natural citrus and peat smoke character of Kilchoman Single Malts.
Nose: Raisins, orange peel,and honey with waves of earthy peat smoke.
Palate: Ginger cake, candied citrus, rich peat smoke, and dark chocolate.
Finish: Intense, yet rounded, with lasting smoke and mixed spices.
320 Bottles
50 PPM
56.7% alc.
This Single Cask, bottled exclusively for ImpEx Beverages, was matured for 6 years in a Ruby Port Quarter Cask.
During its maturation, the Port cask has added layers of red fruit and sweetness, which balance beautifully with the natural citrus and peat smoke character of Kilchoman Single Malts.
Nose: Red berries, plums, caramel, cured meats, and peat smoke.
Palate: Strawberry jam, pipe smoke, and orchard fruit; with waves of salty smoke.
Finish: Long and lingering; with malty notes and stewed fruit.
132 Bottles
50 PPM
56.6% alc.
Kilchoman Comraich
Kilchoman Comraich is a global network of bars dedicated to the enjoyment of Kilchoman Single Malt.
Here you will find the finest and widest range of Kilchoman Single Malts, including special Comraich bottlings exclusively available from Comraich sanctuaries.
Kilchoman Comraich establishments serve as bastions of Kilchoman with exclusive access to the Kilchoman Comraich batches.
These will be available solely from the Comraichs along with a wide range of other Kilchoman bottlings.
Batch No.1 of the Kilchoman Comraich series is a vatting of a 2007 9-year-old Oloroso Sherry butt and two 10-year-old Bourbon barrels selected by Anthony Wills, Kilchoman Founder. The combination of cask types allows for a unique marriage of rich, sherry influence and light citrus and vanilla character from the bourbon barrels. 55.5% abv
Batch No.2 of the series is a vatting of 3 eight-year-old Bourbon barrels – 55.3% abv.
Batch No.3 is coming soon in 2020 and will be a combination of 3 100% Islay Casks. Two Bourbons and an Oloroso butt from 2008 & 2010.
Batch No.4 is a vatting of three 2011 bourbon barrels, all over nine years of age. These casks are
bottled at their natural cask strength, 55% abv.
Comraich Batch No. 6 is a ten-year-old release combining four ex-Bourbon barrels from 2011 and 2012, finished in two fresh 400 litre Calvados casks for one year then bottled at their natural cask strength of 53.9%abv.
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Magnum’s Cigar, Wine, and Liquor 731 E Union Hills Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85024
Finn’s Manor 2927 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
Craft Wine and Beer 22 Martin St, Reno, NV 89509
The Whiskey Project 45 Oak St, Roswell, GA 30075
Jack Rose Dining Saloon 2007 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Fountainhead 1970 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Delilah’s Chicago 2771 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Merlins Rest Pub 3601 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Keens Steakhouse 72 W 36th St, New York, NY 10018
55 South 55 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
Beer Baron 336 St Mary St, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Gentry Bar & Eatery 19429 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
The Whiskey House 420 Third Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Nommo 396 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Prizefighter 6702 Hollis St, Emeryville, CA 94608
Cold Drinks Bar 644 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133
Wingtip 550 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94111
Saddle Peak Lodge 419 Cold Canyon Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302
The Double Barrel 8689 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Hatchet Hall 12517 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Fathers Office 1018 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Neat 11780 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
The Daily Pint 310 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Macallan’s Public House 330 W Birch St, Brea, CA 92821
SOCIAL 512 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
The Blind Pig Kitchen + Bar 31431 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Playground DTSA 220 East 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701