Kilchoman 2013 Single Cask 53.0% (2020)

Kilchoman 2013 – 100% Islay Bourbon Barrel – 53% – 268 bottles (The Nectar)

Kilchoman 2013 – 100% Islay is an exclusive single cask release, distilled on June 20, 2013 , and bottled on September 1, 2020 , maturing for seven years in a single bourbon barrel . This bottling was specially selected for The Nectar and comprises only 268 bottles , completely natural and non-chill-filtered.

The 100% Islay range is special because all the barley, malting, distilling, maturing and bottling is done entirely on Kilchoman's own farm — pure terroir whisky.

Features

• Distillery: Kilchoman Distillery

• Region: Islay

• Vintage: 20.06.2013

• Bottled: 01.09.2020

• Age: 7 years

• Barrel: Bourbon Barrel (#426/2013)

• Number of bottles: 268

• Alcohol: 53%

• Content: 70 cl

• Range: 100% Islay

• Filtering: non-chill-filtered

• Color: natural color

• Destination: Exclusive to The Nectar

Flavor profile

• Nose: Soft peat smoke, citrus, vanilla, light spices and bright malt notes.

• Palate: Rich bourbon influences with honey, vanilla, toffee, roasted barley, salty smoke, and subtle oak. The higher bottling strength adds extra depth.

• Finish: Long, fresh and smoky; citrus, oak and a sweet smoky note linger beautifully.

Character

This edition perfectly captures the essence of the 100% Islay range: pure, clear, smoky, fresh, and elegant . The bourbon casks allow for a clean and layered expression of the distillation, with a powerful yet balanced intensity thanks to the 53% ABV.

Why interesting for collectors

• Single cask with only 268 bottles

• Full farm production: unique within Islay

• Exclusive to The Nectar (Belgium)

• Strong reputation among 100% Islay enthusiasts

• High bottling strength + non-chill-filtered + natural color