Kilchoman Flashcards
When was Kilchoman founded? And by whom?
Founded in 2005 by Anthony Wills
What whiskies make up the core range at Kilchoman?
Machir Bay (NAS / 46% ABV) -80% ex Bourbon & 20% ex-Sherry (50ppm)
Sanaig (NAS / 46% ABV) - 80% ex-Sherry and 20% ex-bourbon(50ppm)
100% Islay (NAS / 50% ABV) - ex Bourbon (20ppm)
Loch Gorm (NAS/46%) ex Sherry 100%
What is Machir Bay?
Bay on western coast of Islay
What does Sanaig refer to?
An inlet on Islay’s rough Atlantic Coast
What is the source of Kilchoman’s barley? What level is it’s peat?
Sources 100% of Barley from Islay. Barley from Diageo’s Port Ellen is at 50ppm. Barley from own farm and malting floor is 20-25ppm.
How many washbacks at Kilchoman? What size?
16 6,000 litre washbacks
How long are Kilchoman’s fermentations?
Avg 90 hours
How many wash stills does Kilchoman have? What is the capacity? What is the charge?
2 Wash stills (Classic Onion shape), 3230 litre capacity, 3000 litre charge (93%)
How many spirits stills does Kilchoman have? What capacity? What charge?
2 Spirits stills (Onion shape with boil ball neck), 2070 capacity, 1600 charge (77%)
What type of condensers does Kilchoman use?
Shell & Tube
What is the new make spirits strength at Kilchoman? What is the fill strength?
New Make = 69.7 - 70.2% ABV
Fill strength = 63.50%
What type of barrels are used to age Kilchoman?
Blend of ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry fluctuates by expression
What are the mashing waters at Kilchoman?
1st 4,000 liters @ 64C
2nd @ 80C
3rd @ 90C as sparge
What is the historical significance of Kilchoman site?
It is said to be the 1st place to have been involved in distilling in Scotland. Agnes, the daughter of a Baron of Ulster arrived on Islay 800 years ago with a physician named MacBeth who is said to have brought the recipe for “the water of life.”
