This limited Kilchoman Madeira Finish feels like discovering a new shade of Islay, smoke wrapped in sun-soaked sweetness. Created exclusively for Whisky Taste Taiwan, it marries Kilchoman’s farm-to-bottle peat purity with the lush, wine-rich warmth of Madeira casks. Opening the bottle is like standing by the coast at dusk, where sea spray meets the glow of tropical fruit and smoldering peat.

Kilchoman Madeira Finish (Whisky Taste Taiwan Limited)
Brand: Kilchoman | Category: Single Malt Scotch | ABV: 50% (typical for limited editions) | Origin: Islay, Scotland | Volume: 70cl

Tasting Profile
Nose: A vibrant mix of peat smoke, salted caramel, citrus peel, ripe mango, and toasted barley. Sweet Madeira influence rises with dried fruit, honey, and warm oak.
Palate: Bold, smoky, and richly textured. Layers of charred peat, tropical fruit, orange zest, vanilla, malty sweetness, and Madeira-driven dried berries unfold with Kilchoman’s signature oily depth.
Finish: Long, warm, and complex. Lingering smoke, raisin sweetness, oak spice, and coastal minerality fade slowly with elegant balance.

Production Details
Kilchoman distills, malts, and matures on their own farm, one of the rare true farm distilleries in Scotland. This limited release undergoes finishing in premium Madeira wine casks selected specifically for Whisky Taste Taiwan. The interplay of rich fortified wine and youthful, vibrant Kilchoman peat creates a profile that’s both exotic and unmistakably Islay.

Perfect For
Collectors, peat lovers, and anyone who enjoys the contrast of smoky intensity and luxurious sweetness. Perfect for evenings when you want a dram with personality and depth.

Expert Notes
Whisky enthusiasts admire this release for its fusion of fruit-driven Madeira warmth and Kilchoman’s crisp, coastal smoke. It’s widely praised as one of the distillery’s most expressive wine-cask finishes, showing how beautifully their spirit handles bold, sweet influence.

Customer Reviews
"Sweet, smoky, and beautifully balanced. Madeira works wonders with Kilchoman."
"Coastal peat with tropical fruit, absolutely delicious."
"A standout limited edition. Rich, smoky, and unique."

Interesting Fact
Kilchoman grows its own barley, malts on-site, distills, and matures everything on the farm, the closest modern whisky world gets to true old-fashioned, closed-loop production.

Serving Suggestions
Sip neat to feel the full Madeira-smoke contrast. A few drops of water highlight dried fruit and citrus sweetness. Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, smoked nuts, or dried apricots.

Distillery Background
Founded in 2005, Kilchoman brought whisky production back to traditional Islay farm roots. Located on Rockside Farm, the distillery’s windswept fields, maritime air, and hands-on approach create a spirit that feels raw, honest, and deeply connected to place. Limited editions like this Madeira Finish show how boldly Kilchoman innovates while staying true to their Islay heritage.