Kilchoman Founder's Cask - Calvados Double Cask Finish Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 11 Year Old
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A limited Founder's Cask release from Kilchoman, this 11 year old Islay single malt was bottled in 2023 after a double cask maturation including finishing in Calvados brandy casks. Bottled at 54.8% ABV, the release was limited to 517 bottles.
The Calvados cask finish introduces orchard fruit character and gentle brandy sweetness to Kilchoman’s signature coastal peat smoke, complementing the distillery’s vibrant, cereal-led spirit with layered apple fruit richness, spice and oak depth in a distinctive limited release.
Product Details
Tasting Notes
Colour
Rich amber-gold with warm copper highlights and a honey-bronze glow.
Nose
Coastal peat and Kilchoman’s cereal backbone rise into orchard fruit—crisp apples and pears—with a delicate Calvados-brandy sweetness. Spiced oak and toasted grain weave through the apple richness, adding depth to the smoke and a bright, fruit-forward aroma.
Palate
Coastal peat frames a bright, orchard-forward palate. Apple and pear notes lead, tempered by a gentle Calvados sweetness and warm spice—cinnamon and clove. Calvados-brandy richness threads through Kilchoman’s cereal-led core, with vanilla and oak depth and a creamy mouthfeel. The finish lingers with smoky fruit, subtle spice and a refined oak glow.
Finish
Calvados-bright orchard fruit and a whisper of brandy sweetness linger through Kilchoman’s coastal peat. Apple and spice ride atop smoky cereal, fading to a warm, long finish with oak depth and a crisp, orchard-brushed echo.