Kilchoman Fino Sherry Matured Scotch 2020
Kilchoman Fino Sherry Matured 2020 is a 46% ABV (92 proof) no-age-statement Islay single malt that spent its full maturation — not just a finish — in 12 fino sherry butts (11 fresh, one refill) from Bodega Miguel Martín in Spain. It was Kilchoman's fourth and final limited edition of 2020 and the first global release of a fino-cask-matured Kilchoman: 10,500 bottles worldwide, bottled at natural colour and non-chill filtered. A 750mL bottle of coastal, saline, fino-influenced peat smoke. Buy Islay Scotch online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof)
- Size: 750mL (US-market format; distillery release was 70cl)
- Casks: 12 fino sherry butts, full maturation
- Peat: Kilchoman house style, ~50ppm phenols
- Origin: Kilchoman Distillery, Islay, Scotland
Fino, Not Just Sherry
Most fino-matured whiskies only get a short finish. This Kilchoman lived its whole life in fino butts, and the difference shows: fragrant green apple and citrus sweetness from the fino casks sit against cooked fruit and maritime peat smoke, with a dry, saline fino character coming forward on the finish. Founder and Managing Director Anthony Wills announced the release as the close of Kilchoman's 2020 series. Explore more Kilchoman single malts and the wider Scotch whisky collection.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh and floral with coastal influence, green apple, tropical fruit, light citrus and malty sweetness. Palate: citrus sweetness, cooked fruit, maritime peat smoke. Finish: long and bold — dry, saline fino influence with gentle peat smoke, cashews and almonds. (Distillery notes via trade coverage.)
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a splash of water to open the fino fruit. The saline, peaty edge also stands up to a smoked-glass Old Fashioned, though most collectors will drink this one straight.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "fino sherry matured" mean here? The whisky matured entirely in fino sherry butts from Spain — not a short finish — giving it a dry, saline, apple-driven character.
Is Kilchoman Fino Sherry Matured 2020 still available? It was a limited 10,500-bottle release — once Del Mesa's stock is gone, it's gone.
Is this whisky chill-filtered? No — it's bottled at natural colour, non-chill filtered, 46% ABV.
Islay's rarest 2020 release is here while it lasts — order Kilchoman Fino Sherry Matured online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.