36 THE NAVIGATOR | EXPRESSION Islay, Single Malt, 50%, 750ml Ex-Bourbon barrels The 100% Islay editions celebrate barley grown on site but once it’s harvested, the Kilchoman team also malt the barley using traditional floor malting techniques, first germinating and then smoking the barley, using local Islay peat, to give the whisky its 20 PPM lightly peated character. The 13th Edition was distilled from Kilchoman’s 2012, 2013 and 2014 barley harvests using the Publican barley varietal before being matured for a minimum of 8 years. This latest edition is also the first release since 2019 where the distillery has opted for solely bourbon barrels. The 44 bourbon barrels that were selected are predominantly fresh casks, this gives the whisky lovely layers of buttery vanilla and caramel flavours which pair beautifully with the citrus sweetness of the spirit. Nose: Malt loaf, toffee apple, banana bread, citrus, lavender, pear drops, sea salt and hints of peat smoke. Palate: Fresh vanilla and fragrant peat smoke with caramel, barley blossom, sultanas, and hints of spicy oak tannins. Finish: Silky viscosity with fresh crumpets, butter, and honey. KILCHOMAN 100% ISLAY 13th Edition
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