{"product_id":"kilchoman-family-collection-18-year-scotch-1st-edition","title":"Kilchoman Family Collection 18 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1st Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description user-content\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKilchoman Family Collection 18 Year Old Ex-Bourbon Barrels Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1st Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIslay Single Malt | 50% ABV | 100 Proof | 700mL | Aged 18 Years | Scotland | Limited Release | Non-Chill Filtered | Natural Color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKilchoman Family Collection 18 Year Old Ex-Bourbon Barrels explores the distillery’s smoky Islay spirit after eighteen 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade using heavily peated barley sourced from Port Ellen Maltings, this expression begins with a malt specification of approximately 50 ppm. Extended aging in ex-bourbon barrels develops vanilla, honey, caramel and ripe fruit around the smoky spirit, while citrus and oak spice maintain balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled at 50% ABV without chill filtration or added color, the whisky offers a rounded combination of sweet malt, fruit and coastal peat smoke. It presents a mature interpretation of Kilchoman’s characteristic style, with bourbon oak supporting the spirit throughout its full maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft peat smoke, vanilla and honey, followed by citrus, ripe fruit, caramel and sweet malt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vanilla, honey and fruit sweetness, balanced by citrus, smoky malt, pepper and oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long, with lingering peat smoke, vanilla and oak spice, plus a light coastal note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged 18 years:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nearly two decades of maturation develop its rounded fruit, oak and smoke profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull ex-bourbon maturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bourbon barrels contribute vanilla, caramel and sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePort Ellen malt:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Made with heavily peated barley specified at approximately 50 ppm before distillation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWills family selection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Drawn from casks chosen by Kilchoman’s founding family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Edition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Part of the inaugural Family Collection launched in 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural presentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bottled at 50% ABV, non-chill filtered and without added color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe neat in a tulip-shaped glass and allow a few minutes for the vanilla, fruit and smoke aromas to open. Add water gradually to explore how the sweetness, oak and peat change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a pairing, consider aged cheddar, roasted almonds or dark chocolate to complement the whisky’s sweet and smoky character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Is Kilchoman Family Collection 18 Year Old peated?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It uses heavily peated barley from Port Ellen Maltings at approximately 50 ppm. This figure describes the malt before distillation, rather than the peat level in the finished whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. What casks are used for Kilchoman Family Collection 18 Year Old?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe whisky matures entirely in ex-bourbon barrels for eighteen years. These casks contribute vanilla, honey, caramel and oak spice alongside Kilchoman’s smoky spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. How does Kilchoman Family Collection 18 Year Old differ from the 14 Year Old?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth mature in ex-bourbon barrels. The 18 Year Old uses Port Ellen malt peated to approximately 50 ppm, while the 14 Year Old uses farm-grown Rockside barley malted on-site at approximately 20 ppm. They also have different aging periods and bottling strengths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. What does Kilchoman Family Collection 18 Year Old taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect vanilla, honey, caramel and ripe fruit, balanced by citrus, peat smoke and oak spice. The finish carries lingering smoke, sweetness and a light coastal character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Where can I buy Kilchoman Family Collection 18 Year Old Ex-Bourbon Barrels Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1st Edition?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can purchase Kilchoman Family Collection 18 Year Old Ex-Bourbon Barrels Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1st Edition directly from The Barrel Tap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kilchoman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51140035969249,"sku":"5060210709471","price":259.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/KilchomanFamilyCollection18YearSingleMaltScotchWhisky1stEdition.webp?v=1792795114","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/kilchoman-family-collection-18-year-scotch-1st-edition","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}