Kilchoman 2011 7 years old Madeira Finish - Twin Cask Release for Prima Vinum - b. 2019 - 700ml

Kilchoman 2019 Madeira Finish (56.2% ABV) refers to a highly exclusive, small-batch "Twin Cask" release from Islay's independent farm distillery. Bottled on June 3, 2019, this expression was custom-vatted specifically for the specialized Belgian spirits merchant Prima Vinum in Lommel.
Because it is a marriage of only two specific casks bottled at full natural strength, it is completely separate from Kilchoman’s standard, lower-proof Madeira limited runs, making it a rare and collectible treasure for enthusiasts.
Cask Architecture & Technical Details
• The Twin Casks: This release is a vatting of exactly two barrels: Cask #528/2011 and Cask #764/2011.
• Maturation Path: The spirit was distilled in late 2011 (September and December) and spent the vast majority of its life aging in first-fill ex-Bourbon barrels. It was then transferred into fresh Madeira hogsheads for a final 8-month finishing period to layer on sweet, fortified wine characteristics.
• Strength & Purity: Bottled at a robust cask strength of 56.2% ABV. True to Kilchoman's unadulterated ethos, it is non-chill filtered and maintains its natural, deep golden-amber hue without artificial coloring.
• Limited Outturn: A hyper-limited run that yielded a mere 529 bottles globally, originally distributed exclusively to the Belgian market.
Flavor Profile & Tasting Notes
The 56.2% cask strength provides a punchy platform where heavy, earth-driven Islay peat smoke flawlessly balances the bright, sweet, and nutty character of Portuguese Madeira wood.
• Nose (Aroma): Sweet and deeply savory. A dynamic combination of earthy peat smoke, rich farmyard tones, and sea salt meets the sweet floral perfume of rose petals, dark honey, orange zest, and macerated berries.
• Palate (Taste): Full-bodied and highly coating. Rich waves of ashy campfire smoke and toasted oak hit the palate first, immediately followed by the dense sweetness of the Madeira wine—bringing out notes of dark chocolate, walnut cake, caramelized brown sugar, and plump raisins.
• Finish: Long, warm, and exceptionally oily. The drying smoke lingers alongside a pleasant trace of bitter citrus peel, juicy dark stone fruits, and sweet, warming baking spices.