37 THE NAVIGATOR | EXPRESSION KILCHOMAN 16 YO Ex-Bourbon and Oloroso Sherry Casks Islay, Single Malt, 50%, 750ml A vatting of 21 casks Limited Edition of 5000 bottles worldwide A combination of 21 casks have been maturing for over 16 years, predominantly ex-bourbon barrels with a hint of ex-oloroso sherry casks, this release showcases how the recognised Kilchoman flavours and character has developed over this extended period of maturation. Kilchoman Founder, Anthony Wills, and Production Manager, Robin Bignal, have kept a close eye on these early casks, waiting for the right moment to vat them together and form this momentous Kilchoman 16-Year-Old. Drawing from some of the oldest liquid in the warehouse, this is a landmark release for the Kilchoman distillery, the oldest global bottling the distillery has done to date. Nose: Pronounced vanilla, butterscotch and caramel with soft integrated peat smoke and coastal aromas. Delightfully rich with a creamy citrus sweetness and layers of cooked apples, pears, plums, and nutmeg. Palate: A wonderful full mouthfeel with the characteristics of vanilla notes from the bourbon casks and spice from the sherry casks combining to produce a balance and real depth of flavours. A mastery of festive spices, fresh vanilla, tropical fruit, and smouldering peat smoke. Finish: Dried mango and apricots with barbecue smoke and lasting mouth-coating honey sweetness. Soft, rounded, and full of flavour.
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