Kilchoman PX Cask Matured (2023)
Kilchoman PX Cask Matured 2023 – Limited Edition – 50%
Kilchoman PX Cask Matured 2023 is a luxurious limited edition, fully matured in carefully selected Pedro Ximénez sherry casks . This sweet, rich sherry style imbues the whisky with a deep, syrupy, and distinctly fruity character that pairs exceptionally well with Kilchoman Distillery’s powerful peat smoke. The result is an intense, layered, and darkly sweet Islay single malt with a full mouthfeel and lingering finish.
Features
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Distillery: Kilchoman Distillery
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Region: Islay
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Release year: 2023
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Maturation: 100% Pedro Ximénez (PX) sherry casks
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Alcohol: 50%
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Content: 70 cl
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Peat content: approx. 50 ppm
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Filtering: non-chill-filtered
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Color: natural color
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Edition: Limited annual release
Flavor profile
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Nose: Rich notes of raisins, figs, dates, soft peat smoke, dark chocolate, honey and warm spices.
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Palate: Full, creamy and intense; dark sherry notes, syrupy sweet fruit, caramel, cocoa, toffee, light oak and a firm smoky base.
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Finish: Long, deep and warming; a lingering combination of PX sweetness, smoke, spice and dark chocolate.
Character
The PX Cask Matured 2023 is a dark, rich, and dessert-like expression of Kilchoman. While other sherry styles can be drier or crisper, PX brings an intense sweetness and depth. Combined with Kilchoman's robust smoke, this is a powerful yet elegant whisky that will appeal to both connoisseurs and collectors.
Why interesting for collectors
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Fully PX matured: relatively rare within Kilchoman
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High ABV (50%) for maximum intensity
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Released only once a year, limited edition
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Popular style among sherry lovers and Islay fans alike
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Strong collector's value due to scarcity + rich barrel combination