Kilchoman 14 Year Old 100% Islay Sherry Cask 20th Anniversary Series 70cl, 55%

Description

Kilchoman 14 Year Old 100% Islay Sherry Cask 20th Anniversary Series 70cl, 55% is a limited-edition Islay single malt Scotch whisky released as part of Kilchoman’s 20th Anniversary Cask Series. This 14-year-old bottling was drawn from five sherry butts filled in 2011 and bottled at 55% ABV, with natural colour and no chill filtration.

This release is especially appealing because it combines Kilchoman’s 100% Islay identity with mature ex-sherry cask influence and anniversary-series status. Kilchoman’s 20th Anniversary Cask Series was launched in May 2025 to mark 20 years of the distillery, with each bottling made from five specially selected casks, and this 14 Year Old Sherry Cask expression is widely described as one of the richest and smokiest in the range.

The flavour profile points toward a darker, more brooding style than many regular Kilchoman releases, with dried fruit, dark chocolate, spice, fruitcake, and earthy peat smoke all playing a strong role. That makes it a very attractive bottle for customers who want a more mature and sherry-led side of Kilchoman without losing the distillery’s coastal farm-distillery character. The point about it showing a darker side of Kilchoman is an inference based on the cask type and published tasting notes.

Why Choose Kilchoman 14 Year Old 100% Islay Sherry Cask 20th Anniversary Series

This is a premium Kilchoman limited edition that combines age, 100% Islay provenance, anniversary-series appeal, and rich sherry cask character in one bottle. It offers much more individuality than a standard core-range release and has the kind of story and presentation that enthusiasts immediately notice. The point about stronger enthusiast appeal is an inference based on the anniversary-series positioning and release details.

14-year-old Islay single malt Scotch whisky
Distillery bottling from Kilchoman
Part of the 20th Anniversary Cask Series
100% Islay release
Drawn from five sherry butts filled in 2011
Bottled at 55% ABV
Natural colour
Non-chill filtered
Reported outturn: 3,145 bottles

Ideal For

Fans of sherried peated Islay whisky
Kilchoman followers looking for a more mature limited release
Drinkers who enjoy dried fruit, dark chocolate, spice, and maritime smoke together
Customers wanting a 100% Islay bottling with stronger shelf appeal than a regular batch release
Buyers seeking a 20th anniversary bottle with both drinking appeal and collector interest. The final two points are inferences based on the release format, anniversary positioning, and reported outturn.

Product Details

Product: Kilchoman 14 Year Old 100% Islay Sherry Cask 20th Anniversary Series
Distillery: Kilchoman
Country: Scotland
Region: Islay
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 14 Years Old
Series: 20th Anniversary Cask Series
Style: 100% Islay
Cask Type: Ex-Sherry Butts
Number of Casks: 5
Filled: 2011
Bottle Size: 70cl
ABV: 55%
Colouring: No
Chill Filtration: No
Reported Outturn: 3,145 bottles
Barcode: 5060210708344

Collector’s Note

This is not a single-cask bottling, but it has real collector and enthusiast appeal because it forms part of Kilchoman’s 20th Anniversary Cask Series and represents a mature 100% Islay sherry release from one of the distillery’s milestone years. The combination of 14 years of age, five 2011 sherry butts, natural presentation, and anniversary context gives it far more identity than a standard annual batch release.

The reported outturn of 3,145 bottles adds further commercial appeal, especially for buyers who follow Kilchoman’s special releases and like limited official bottlings with a clear release story. The point about commercial appeal is an inference based on the reported bottle count and anniversary-series positioning.