Loch Gorm is the name given to Kilchoman annual sherry matured limited edition. Named after Islay’s largest freshwater loch neighboring the distillery, the dark murky colour of the loch’s water is reflected in the rich coppery tones of their sherry matured Loch Gorm release. This year marks the first year the spirits used for Loch Gorm have been over 10 Years of age in entirety, meaning it could bear a double digit age statement if Kilchoman had wanted it!
Loch Gorm is exclusively matured in oloroso sherry casks from the renowned bodega, Jose Miguel Martin. It is common for distilleries to use a variety of sherry producers but for their consistent quality and character, it is vital that they source them all from just one bodega. They select a combination of sherry butts and hogsheads from Jose Miguel Martin that provides two separate styles of maturation.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Burning Orange zewst, rich, meaty smoke and oloroso spices combine with vanilla and dried fruits.
Taste: Warming, viscous mouthfeel with dry cinnamon spice complemented by nutty vanilla and chocolate orange
Finish: Full bodied with rich peat smoke, a lasting sweetness, and dried fruits
Founded in 2005, Kilchoman was the first new distillery to be built on Islay in over 124 years. Anthony Wills, Kilchoman Founder, set out to resurrect the grass roots tradition of farm distilling. Since then, they have become a well renowned distillery.
