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Whisky Review: Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2020

We review Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2020, an annual Scotch single malt whisky offering from a younger Islay distillery that's aged entirely in former sherry casks.

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Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2020

Tasting Notes

About:

Kilchoman Loch Gorm is 92 proof and made from 100% malted barley. It’s aged in oloroso sherry casks and is a blend of nine-to-13-year-old whiskies. Only 15,500 bottles are to be released globally, listed at around £70, or about 90USD.
Appearance:
This whisky is a very clear deep gold that beads and forms fat tears.
Nose:
On the nose, it’s campfire and smoked meats, undergirded by white flowers, dust and malted milk.
Palate:
Fiery fireplace at first, the flavor quickly softens to a fruity sweetness on the mid palate with light saline. Roasted nuts and lingering black tea round out the finish.
Finish:
Comments:
Solid Islay sip! I like the extra fruitiness from the sherry barrels – it matches very well with the rich peat.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Cindy Capparelli

Cindy Capperelli is the visionary founder of Portland Bitters Project, established in 2014 with the ambition to craft the finest bitters available. Today, her bitters are savored across the United States and internationally, enhancing cocktails with expressive flavors. In addition to her entrepreneurial endeavors, Cindy shares her expertise as an instructor at two Portland colleges. She also engages with private groups, distilleries, and maker's spaces, advocating for the use of high-quality ingredients and time-honored techniques. Cindy empowers her students with the confidence and knowledge to create exceptional drinks at home, experiment with tinctures, and enrich their overall food and beverage experiences.

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