The first Red wine cask limited edition from Kilchoman bottled in 2017. This Kilchoman was matured for over 5 years exclusively in red wine casks from Portugal's Douro Valley (rather than the standard x Bourbon). The peat is middling to strong with additional hints of ripe plum, pepper, kipper and mezcal. Semi sweet on entry developing with hints of green banana, then more bitter dark chocolate through the oily peat. Delicate lanolin and tobacco through the finish. Concludes peppery, medium long, with lingering earthy peat.
In classic Australian style, this whisky has absolutely rippled flavour out of its cask. However, while I was expecting spiky youth in the spirit and the abv, it drinks with a maturity and ease that belies these facts. I have since bought two bottles. Absolutely delicious and as good, if not better, than it’s Scotch peers