Kilchoman 2010 Vintage Release - 9 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Kilchoman 2010 Vintage Release 9 Year Old is a single-vintage, limited-edition Islay malt from Kilchoman—Islay’s farm distillery—bottled as one of their most mature releases since the distillery’s founding in 2005. It’s a vatting of 45 casks, all filled in 2010, combining 42 fresh bourbon barrels with 3 Oloroso sherry butts (roughly an 85/15 bourbon-to-sherry balance). Bottled at 48% in a 70cl format, it’s designed to showcase Kilchoman’s bright, citrus-led peat with an added layer of sherried spice and richness.

Key Details
- Distillery: Kilchoman (Islay farm distillery; established 2005)
- Region: Islay, Scotland
- Style: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Release: 2010 Vintage Release (limited edition)
- Age: 9 Year Old
- Cask/Vatting: 45 casks (all filled in 2010)
- 42 fresh bourbon barrels
- 3 Oloroso sherry butts
- Approx. 85/15 bourbon/sherry influence
- ABV: 48%
- Bottle Size: 70cl

Tasting Notes (producer)
Nose: Lemon zest, melted butter, sweet spices and damp, smouldering peat smoke.
Palate: Dried seaweed, chimney smoke, cloves, sweet tobacco, banana and linseed oil.
Finish: Dried apricot, vanilla and rounded peat smoke.

Why This Bottle Is Worth Bidding On
- A clearly defined single-vintage Kilchoman with transparent cask makeup—always a plus for buyers who like detail and consistency.
- The bourbon/sherry balance is built for complexity: citrus/vanilla brightness from fresh bourbon barrels, plus a controlled hit of Oloroso spice and dried fruit.
- Strong “modern Islay” appeal at 48%: big flavour, but still approachable for drinking, while remaining collectable as a limited vintage release.