Kilchoman 100% Islay 8 Year Old, Bourbon Cask, 13th Edition, 2023, 50%

Kilchoman, which came online in 2005, was the first distillery to be built on Islay for 124 years - and it has garnered a sterling reputation in its short lifespan. In particular, the use of a forward-thinking yet expensive wood policy has meant they have achieved a quality single malt at an early stage by using a high standard of cask. With everything being carried out on site, from floor malting. This 13th Edition is a vatting of 44 predominantly first-fill ex-bourbon barrels, matured for a minimum of 8 years, and is noted for its layers of buttery vanilla and caramel flavours that pair with the spirit's citrus sweetness.