Kilchoman’s 100% Islay series is a love letter to the island, barley grown on their own fields, malted in their own floors, distilled, matured, and bottled on-site. It is whisky made with soil, sea, and weather as equal partners. Opening the 14th Edition feels like standing on a windswept Islay farm at dawn: peat smoke drifting from the kilns, salty air rolling in from Machir Bay, and the quiet pride of a distillery that does things the long way.

Kilchoman 100% Islay 14th Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Brand: Kilchoman | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 50% | Origin: Islay, Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Gentle peat smoke, sweet malt, citrus peel, hay, vanilla, and coastal breeze, like walking through a smoky barn beside the sea with the scent of fresh grain in the air.
Palate: Bright, sweet, and lightly smoky. Notes of lemon zest, honey, green apple, creamy malt, toasted barley, and soft peat unfold with natural farm freshness. The 50% ABV gives it energy, lifting the sweetness and smoke with clean precision.
Finish: Long, warming, and subtly earthy. Barley sweetness, soft peat embers, and coastal salinity linger in a clean, confident fade.

Production Details:
The 100% Islay series is made entirely from barley grown on Kilchoman’s own fields, a true “grain-to-glass” production rare in Scotch whisky. Matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, the 14th Edition blends sweetness, citrus brightness, and refined smoke. Kilchoman’s traditional floor malting and slow-distillation process preserve the barley’s character, creating a whisky that tastes authentically of Islay itself.

Perfect For:
A thoughtful evening, a fireside pour, or any moment when you want an Islay whisky that celebrates smoke without overwhelming the senses. Ideal for fans of farm-style whisky and coastal malts with brightness and depth.

Expert Notes:
Connoisseurs praise the 100% Islay releases for showcasing the barley’s voice, lighter, sweeter, and more nuanced than Kilchoman’s peat-heavy core expressions. The 14th Edition stands out for its balance of citrus, malt, and soft smoke, earning high marks from farm-to-bottle purists.

Customer Reviews:
“Light, smoky, and beautifully sweet. Peak farm-style Kilchoman.”
“Bright citrus and earthy peat, a perfect balance.”
“Fresh, coastal, and clean. My favorite 100% Islay release so far.”

Interesting Fact:
Kilchoman is one of the only distilleries in Scotland that grows, harvests, malts, distills, ages, and bottles whisky all on the same farm, making the 100% Islay series one of the truest terroir-driven whiskies in the country.

Serving Suggestions:
Neat for full barley sweetness and soft coastal smoke. A few drops of water expand the citrus and floral notes. Over a large ice sphere, it becomes gentler, sweeter, and more refreshing while keeping its peat warmth.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 2005, Kilchoman revived the tradition of farm distilling on Islay. Sitting near Machir Bay, the distillery combines hands-on malting, small-batch distillation, and field-grown barley to create whiskies that feel rooted in place. Known for its balance of smoke, sweetness, and purity, Kilchoman has become one of Islay’s most beloved modern distilleries.