Description
Kilchoman 14 Year Single Cask Calvados Finish “Impex Cask Evolution” Batch 01/25
Single Malt Scotch | 51.7% ABV (103.4 Proof) | 700 mL
Process & Profile
Distilled at Kilchoman’s Rockside Farm on Islay, this rare single-farm malt was aged for 11 years in an ex-bourbon barrel, then finished for 3 years in a Calvados cask. Handcrafted with estate-grown barley, locally cut peat, and small-batch copper pot distillation, it’s non-chill filtered and bottled on-site, embodying true farm-distillery character and quality.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Fresh green apple, orchard florals, light peat smoke, and crisp citrus zest
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Palate: Juicy green fruit, vanilla cream, lemon peel, and gentle earthy smoke
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Finish: Delicate peat lingers with light cider apple sweetness and floral overtones
What Makes It Special
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Aged in bourbon, then finished 3 years in Calvados (apple brandy) cask for distinct orchard notes
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Single cask bottling exclusively for Impex Beverages, ensuring unique character
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Fully farm-to-bottle, highlighting Kilchoman’s 100% Islay single farm malt identity
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Matured over 14 years, a milestone of distillery’s slow maturation style
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Non-chill filtered and uncoloured for authentic Islay expression
How to Enjoy
Best savored neat or with a few drops of water to unlock orchard fruit and smoke layers. Ideal with apple-based desserts, soft cheeses, or enjoyed as a contemplative dram by the hearth.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the alcohol content?
It’s bottled at 51.7% ABV (103.4 proof).
2. How long was it aged in total?
The whisky spent 11 years in bourbon barrels, plus 3 years finishing in Calvados casks—14 years in total.
3. Is it a single cask release?
Yes—this is a single cask, distillery-bottled release for Impex Cask Evolution series.
4. What does finishing in Calvados do?
It adds green apple, floral sweetness, and soft orchard-style fruit notes while complementing the Islay peat.
5. What makes Kilchoman’s farm style unique?
All barley, peat, distillation, maturation, and bottling take place at Kilchoman’s farm—fully transparent whisky provenance.
