Kilchoman Belgium Small Batch Release No. 1 (2019) – 48.9% – 1260 bottles

Kilchoman Belgium Small Batch Release No. 1 is an exclusive bottling created specifically for the Belgian market. Only 1,260 bottles were released, crafted from an exceptional cask combination that gives this whisky a unique, rich, and complex character. This is a collector's item that is rare to find in top condition.

Features

• Distillery: Kilchoman Distillery

• Region: Islay

• Release year: 2019

• Batch: Belgium Small Batch Release No. 1

• Edition: 1260 bottles

• Barrel combination:

  • 70% Bourbon

  • 5% Sherry

  • 25% STR (Shaved, Toasted & Re-charred red wine cask)

• Alcohol: 48.9%

• Content: 70 cl

• Color: natural color

• Filtering: non-chill-filtered

Flavor profile

• Nose: Soft peat smoke, citrus, vanilla, light red fruits and subtle spiciness from the STR barrels.

• Palate: Sweet smoke, honey, toffee, red fruit, toasted oak, and warm spice notes. The combination of bourbon freshness, light sherry richness, and STR intensity creates a distinctly layered profile.

• Finish: Long, powerful and elegant; smoke, sweet oak and a lovely touch of wine wood remain.

Character

This Small Batch No. 1 perfectly illustrates Kilchoman's innovative cask selection. The blend of bourbon, sherry, and STR creates a complex, modern Islay whisky with a beautiful balance of smoke, sweetness, and structure. An exceptionally strong bottling that stands firmly above the standard range.

Why interesting for collectors

• Exclusive release for Belgium

• Only 1260 bottles worldwide

• STR barrels make this edition special and sought after

• Kilchoman is becoming more popular year after year

• Excellent score (86–87/100), stable market value