Stoic Drinker’s Notes
2014-11-22 | Good/Very Good

New Release: KILCHOMAN 2009-2014 Official for Maison du Whisky 59.2%

KILCHOMAN 2009-2014 Own Bottling for Maison du Whisky, 59.2% ABV
Bottle #キルホーマン(KILCHOMAN)
After about 5 years of maturation, it has developed quite a bit. KILCHOMAN 2009-2014 Own Bottling for Maison du Whisky 59.2% The aroma features green apple, citrus, vanilla, strong peat with iodine and smoke, earthy root vegetables, fresh strong barley notes. Upon drinking, it has a slightly concentrated texture, spicy with fresh citrus, strong barley and its umami, vanilla, oak tannins, strong peat. It still shows youthfulness but has a bold flavor and is good. 【Good/Very Good】 Bottled for Maison du Whisky, this official KILCHOMAN 2009-2014 has aged for about 5 years. The aroma had slightly immature root vegetable notes, but also showed citrus, green apple, and vanilla nuances indicative of good cask maturation, along with the strong peat typical of Islay. Upon drinking, it had a slightly concentrated feel reminiscent of Lagavulin, with strong peat and youthfulness, while the barley umami was clearly present.