Kilchoman Family Collection 14 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1st Edition

Kilchoman Family Collection 14 Year Old Ex-Bourbon Barrels Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1st Edition

Islay Single Malt | 50.9% ABV | 101.8 Proof | 700mL | Aged 14 Years | Scotland | 100% Islay | Non-Chill Filtered | Natural Color

Process & Profile

Kilchoman Family Collection 14 Year Old Ex-Bourbon Barrels showcases the distillery’s farm-grown barley through fourteen years of bourbon barrel maturation. Part of the inaugural Family Collection released in 2026, it comes from casks selected by the founding Wills family during their annual review of maturing stock.

Distilled in 2011, this 100% Islay expression uses barley grown at Rockside Farm and malted on-site at Kilchoman. The malt is peated to approximately 20 ppm, giving it a gentler smoky foundation than the collection’s Port Ellen malt expressions. Ex-bourbon barrels bring creamy vanilla, toffee and oak spice alongside the spirit’s citrus and malt character.

Bottled at 50.9% ABV without chill filtration or added color, the whisky balances honeyed sweetness, bright fruit and restrained peat smoke. Its combination of farm provenance, age and bourbon maturation makes it a distinctive expression within the first Family Collection.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Vanilla, creamy toffee and honey, with citrus peel, gentle peat smoke and a subtle coastal note.

• Palate: Sweet malt, vanilla and toffee, followed by citrus, honey, soft spice and oak.

• Finish: Long, with honeyed sweetness, citrus, light oak and lingering gentle smoke.

What Makes It Special

• Aged 14 years: Matured entirely in ex-bourbon barrels.

• 100% Islay expression: Uses barley grown at Rockside Farm and malted at Kilchoman.

• 2011 distillation: Captures an earlier chapter of the distillery’s farm-grown production.

• Gentler peat profile: Made with malt peated to approximately 20 ppm before distillation.

• Wills family selection: Part of the inaugural Family Collection launched in 2026.

• Natural presentation: Bottled at 50.9% ABV, non-chill filtered and without added color.

How to Enjoy

Start neat in a tulip-shaped glass to explore the vanilla, citrus and gentle smoke. Add water a few drops at a time to find your preferred balance of sweetness, malt and oak.

For a pairing, consider shortbread, roasted almonds or aged hard cheese to complement the whisky’s creamy and lightly smoky character.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does 100% Islay mean for Kilchoman Family Collection 14 Year Old?
It means the barley is grown on Kilchoman’s own farm, with malting, distillation, maturation and bottling taking place at the distillery on Islay. This release uses Rockside barley distilled in 2011.

2. Is Kilchoman Family Collection 14 Year Old peated?
Yes. It uses malt peated to approximately 20 ppm, producing a gentler smoky style than the collection’s expressions made with 50 ppm Port Ellen malt. These figures describe the malt before distillation.

3. What casks are used for Kilchoman Family Collection 14 Year Old?
This expression matures entirely in ex-bourbon barrels for fourteen years. The casks complement its malt and citrus character with vanilla, toffee and oak spice.

4. What does Kilchoman Family Collection 14 Year Old taste like?
Expect creamy vanilla, toffee, honey and citrus, balanced by gentle peat smoke and soft oak spice. The finish carries sweetness, citrus and restrained smoke.

5. Where can I buy Kilchoman Family Collection 14 Year Old Ex-Bourbon Barrels Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1st Edition?
You can purchase Kilchoman Family Collection 14 Year Old Ex-Bourbon Barrels Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1st Edition directly from The Barrel Tap.