Kilchoman 16 Year Old Scotch Whisky
Kilchoman 16 Year Old Scotch Whisky is the oldest global bottling in Kilchoman's history — a 16-year Islay single malt at 50% ABV (100 proof), vatted from 21 casks of predominantly ex-bourbon with a hint of ex-oloroso sherry, non-chill filtered with no added coloring. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 50% (100 proof)
- Size: 750mL (US bottling; UK bottling is 700mL)
- Age: 16 years
- Casks: vatting of 21 casks — predominantly ex-bourbon barrels, a hint of ex-oloroso sherry
- Origin: Kilchoman Distillery, Islay, Scotland — distillery bottling (Anthony & Robin Wills); first released end of 2023
Sixteen Years on Islay — A Distillery Landmark
Kilchoman is Islay's farm distillery, founded in 2005 — so a 16-year-old bottling represents the oldest stock the distillery has ever released globally. The vatting leans on ex-bourbon barrels (21 casks total) with just a hint of ex-oloroso sherry for depth, bottled at a full 50% with no chill filtration and no added color. It is the joint-oldest official general-release Kilchoman to date, and the first age statement this high the distillery has put into worldwide distribution.
Tasting Notes
Classic Kilchoman peat smoke — maritime, citrus-tinged — with sixteen years of bourbon-cask maturity underneath: vanilla, honey, and cooked orchard fruit, the sherry hint adding dried fruit and nuttiness at the edges.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a Scotch whisky glass; a few drops of water soften the smoke and lift the fruit. This is a contemplative pour, not a mixer — give it time in the glass.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Kilchoman 16 significant?
Kilchoman was founded in 2005, so 16 years is the oldest whisky the distillery has ever released as a global bottling — a genuine landmark for Islay's youngest farm distillery.
Is Kilchoman 16 peated?
Yes — Kilchoman is a peated Islay distillery, and the 16 shows classic maritime peat smoke balanced by long bourbon-cask maturation.
Is the US bottle 750mL?
Yes — the US SKU (via importer Skurnik) is 750mL; the UK bottling is 70cl.
Islay collectors in San Diego, CA can order Kilchoman 16 Year Old online from Del Mesa Liquor while this landmark release lasts.