Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured 2024

Description

The Sauternes Cask Matured has spent its full maturation in ex-sauternes wine casks, selected from a combination of fresh and refill Sauternes barriques from two separate years, the youngest being from 2018.

Sauternes maturation is a challenge, particularly full-term maturation, that’s why it is so rare.  Our first release of sauternes cask matured Kilchoman, in 2016, was matured entirely in fresh (first fill) sauternes casks for five years. The second edition, released in 2018, was finished for five months in sauternes casks.

This time Anthony decided on a vatting of 22% fresh and 78% refill casks from two distillation years. This roughly 3:1 ratio of fresh and refill casks creates the perfect balance of sauternes influence and Kilchoman character. Most of the refill casks selected were previously used for the 2018 sauternes finish release. Using sauternes casks for finishing is the ideal preparation for full maturation, the shorter finishing period extracts the most intense sauternes influence, creating casks that develop plenty of sauternes character without losing structure or balance.

Nose: Creamy, buttery notes with ripe fruits, hint of salty sea air and subtle peat smoke

Palate: Butterscotch and floral notes combine with tropical and candied fruits with integrated peat smoke flowing flavour.

Finish: Sweetness continues onto the finish, balanced with clean lingering smoke and rich texture.

Tasting notes courtesy of Kilchoman Distillery