Kilchoman 2013 Single Cask 53.0% (2020)
Kilchoman 2013 – 100% Islay – Bourbon Barrel – 53% – The Nectar (268 bottles)
Kilchoman 2013 100% Islay is a single cask release bottled especially for The Nectar and exclusively for the Belgian market. Distilled on June 20, 2013 , and bottled on September 1, 2020 , it has an age of 7 years , matured entirely in a single bourbon barrel . Only 268 bottles were produced, making this bottling exceptionally rare and highly sought after.
Features
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Distillery: Kilchoman Distillery
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Region: Islay
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Vintage: 20.06.2013
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Bottled: 01.09.2020
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Age: 7 years
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Barrel: Bourbon Barrel (barrel #426/2013)
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Number of bottles: 268
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Alcohol: 53%
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Range: 100% Islay – barley, malting & distilling entirely on the Kilchoman farm
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Filtering: non-chill-filtered
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Color: natural color
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Destination: Exclusively for The Nectar – Belgium
Flavor profile
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Nose: Soft but distinct peat smoke, vanilla, citrus, light spices and bright malt notes.
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Taste: Powerful bourbon influences with vanilla, honey, toffee, roasted barley, salty smoke and fresh citrus.
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Finish: Long, warming and smoky; notes of oak, sweet vanilla and maritime notes remain beautifully present.
Character
This 100% Islay release emphasizes Kilchoman's pure distillery style: clean peat smoke, bright malt, citrus freshness, and a distinctive bourbon oak structure. The higher bottling strength (53%) adds extra power and depth, without sacrificing its elegant character.
Why interesting for collectors
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Single cask bourbon barrel – only 268 bottles
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100% Islay = all production on the Kilchoman farm
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Exclusively for The Nectar (Belgian market)
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Higher strength (53%) + natural colour + non chill-filtered
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Rare and increasing in collector value