Kilchoman 18 Year Old Family Series 1st Edition is a beautifully mature Islay single malt Scotch whisky, released in 2026 as part of the inaugural Kilchoman Family Series. Produced using heavily peated barley (50ppm) sourced from Port Ellen Maltings on Islay, this distinguished expression has been matured exclusively in ex-bourbon casks, allowing the distillery’s signature peat smoke and maritime character to shine with exceptional elegance. Bottled at 50.0% ABV, it offers a refined interpretation of Kilchoman’s classic smoky style after 18 years of maturation.
Using Port Ellen Maltings barley creates the robust peated profile that has become synonymous with Kilchoman’s traditional releases. Nearly two decades in carefully selected bourbon casks have softened and enriched the spirit, developing layers of vanilla cream, honeyed malt, tropical fruits, citrus zest, and toasted oak while preserving the vibrant coastal smoke that defines the distillery. Bottled without chill-filtration or added colour, this is a mature and beautifully balanced Islay whisky that highlights the rewards of long bourbon cask ageing.
Why We Think You’ll Love It
- 18 year old Islay single malt Scotch whisky from Kilchoman Distillery
- First release in the Kilchoman Family Series
- Distilled using heavily peated barley (50ppm) from Port Ellen Maltings
- Matured exclusively in ex-bourbon casks
- Bottled in 2026 at 50.0% ABV
- Non chill-filtered and natural colour for exceptional flavour and texture
The Kilchoman 18 Year Old Family Series 1st Edition is a superbly mature Islay single malt, combining Kilchoman’s vibrant coastal peat smoke with the elegance and complexity that only 18 years of bourbon cask maturation can deliver. Refined, smoky, and wonderfully balanced, it is an outstanding whisky for collectors and lovers of premium aged Islay Scotch whisky.
