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Kilchoman Cognac Cask Matured — молодой торфяной виски Islay, где коньячная бочка даёт фруктовые, цветочные и виноградные ноты, но выражена по-разному: от яркой до едва уловимой. Мнения о балансе расходятся — от «очень удачного» до «не работает».
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В отзывах виски описывают как молодой (примерно шесть-семь лет) торфяной malt с дымом, морем и специями, поверх которых коньячная бочка добавляет фруктовость, цветочность и виноградные оттенки. В аромате чаще всего отмечают дым и торф, цитрус, ваниль, мёд, зелёное яблоко и грушу, а также виноград, абрикос и персик; во вкусе — сладость, пепельный торф, дым, специи (перец, имбирь, мускат), солёность, травянистость, иногда маслянистость и оттенки тёмного шоколада. Финиш в основном описывают как средний или длинный, дымный, сладкий и пряный, с торфом, перцем, имбирём и иногда ореховыми нотами.
Оценки и впечатления расходятся. Часть отзывов хвалит результат: называют его удачным, гармоничным, «опасно гладким» для любителей дыма, с хорошо интегрированным алкоголем и приятной маслянистой текстурой. Другие считают, что виски слишком молод, не хватает глубины, а коньячная бочка либо почти не проявляется в аромате, либо даёт неприятную кислотность и плохо сочетается с характером Kilchoman. Несколько отзывов прямо говорят, что коньяк и Kilchoman вместе создают вкус, который уступает каждому из них по отдельности, и что напиток не для всех.
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нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
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I think this is the first whisky from a cognac barrel that I even like. Although the aroma is too spicy and you can feel the alcohol, the taste and finish are unobjectionable. I was convinced by Kilchoman Cognac Cask Matured.
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| Нос | 85 | penetrating, slightly alcoholic, pine needles, earthy, peat, smoke, sugar syrup, heather honey, green apple |
| Вкус | 86 | sweet, fruity, raisins, honeydew apples, pears, honeycomb, slightly spicy, sea breeze, slightly earthy, oak |
| Финиш | 86 | long, pleasant, sweet, vanilla, young walnuts, ginger, peat smoke |
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нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
An adventurous whisky. Only after heating does the cognac release, but then it becomes complex and interesting
нос 87 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
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| Нос | 86 | peat, campfire smoke, caramel, honey, tar, hay, dried apricots and plums, grapes, raisins, apples, vanilla |
| Вкус | 86 | tar, peat, campfire smoke, roast, caramel, vanilla, raisins, tartness, oiliness, hay, dark chocolate, white grape |
| Финиш | 83 | |
A lot of potential, but still a bit too young to fully exploit it.
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| Нос | 86 | Malty, young, nice strong campfire smoke with some earthiness, pear, baked apple, brown sugar, spicy European oak, even some cinnamon, seems young and impetuous, but if you give it time, a great spicy malt comes out that I really like. |
| Вкус | 85 | unfortunately only a youthful, slightly metallic youth with a properly powerful Kilchoman smoke, but then quickly becomes buttery and creamy, the warming smoke first dominates the taste, then a subtle sweetness and fruitiness (lemon, green apple) is added. Only in the background, however, does the European oak hit you after a few seconds and you could think you've swallowed a whole spice cupboard - colorful pepper, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. Great spice notes and delicious typical Kilchoman smoke - but it lacks the counterpart and the depth. It would have made more sense to have used a few more years of aging or the great barrel for a finish. |
| Финиш | 80 | short-medium long - smoke, pepper and ginger spiciness as well as malty sweetness. No more, no less. Intense but then quickly gone unfortunately. |
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 86
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| Нос | 70 | Toffee |
| Вкус | 75 | Bright, zesty smoke. |
| Финиш | 65 | Sweet, desserty finish, but a bit rough around the edges. |
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 87
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
The spirits were aged in cognac barriques (32 cognac barrels per batch). Nose: vanilla, meadow flowers, green grape skin, shortbread, grassy, walnut, white chocolate, minerality, lemon zest, ginger, smoked, oak Palate: vanilla, ash, flowers, lemon zest, ginger, mineral notes, seaweed, iodine, smoked meats Finish: floral, ash, white pepper, lemon zest, ginger, oak Balance: an interesting, refined, and enjoyable whisky with a floral profile. A curious experiment for lovers of this profile, the Cognac cask imparted distinct floral notes to Kilchoman's spirits. N22, P21, F21, B21
My bottle has code COG 20/03/2023 23/42
What smoothness! Very drinkable! Well done!
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Tasted on 12-19-2023.
нос 84 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
Neck pour: To me this is a very unique whisky. The oriental spices and herbal notes reminds me of an Indian stew or something like that. It's very surprising and initially I can't say that I love that taste in a whisky, but I think there is potential here for it to settle in and become better over time. Shows youth
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| Нос | 83 | Medicinal smoke in front, dominating. Some cooked root vegetables coming through. Faint vanilla. Simple on the nose |
| Вкус | 83 | Coming in pretty hot and spirity. Then delivery of mixed, hot oriental spices. Some unusual and interesting spices showing up. Indian cuisine. Saffron. Vegetation in the background. Herbs. Salted, cooked vegetables. Medicial smoke and maritime notes showing up as well. A more complex palate than the nose promised |
| Финиш | 83 | Spices and vegetation lingers for a medium-length finish |
Six to seven years old, but looks a little younger by Kilchoman standards. (Kilchoman Feis Ile Tasting 06/01/2023)
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| Нос | 84 | Herbal smoke, very spicy, cognac doesn't come through very well in the nose. |
| Вкус | 84 | Mild creamy attack, dry wood, smoldering (heather) herbs. Gooseberries, kiwi, green branches. Sparkles on the tongue like champagne. |
| Финиш | 83 | Short to almost medium-length finish, still the champagne sparkle, gooseberries, smoked apricot pieces, warm tin roof, herbal smoke. |
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Straw, lollipops, mango
нос 88 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
It's certainly not old, but it's definitely mature. A manageable number of aromas combine beautifully to create a robust, probably rather young, peated malt. If the price-performance ratio were right, I could easily imagine adding it to my own collection. Notes from a blind tasting. Okay, the cognac certainly explains the strong acidity quite well.
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| Нос | 86 | Immediately after pouring, there's just smoke and a hint of yellow fruit. With a little time in the glass, a dark sweetness develops, and the smoke takes on a charcoal-burning, campfire character. Later, the smoke becomes slightly phenolic, with notes of iodine and salty sea air. The warmth of the hand slightly intensifies the acidity, but otherwise, nothing really changes. |
| Вкус | 87 | Wonderful ashy peat sweetness, incredibly delicious. A hint of barrel acidity and slightly bitter notes accompany it, intensifying somewhat towards the finish. The mouthfeel is pleasantly oily, the initial taste moderate yet powerful. The second sip reveals a touch more bitterness and acidity, with a hint of lemon, resulting in a wonderfully balanced overall impression. It's actually a touch sweeter, this time with a hint of honey. |
| Финиш | 87 | The finish is predictably long. As the sweetness slowly fades, a very delicate mint note emerges, which, together with the residual sweetness, is somewhat reminiscent of After Eight. A pleasant warming sensation lingers in the chest. The finish is also slightly longer on the second sip, although otherwise nothing really changes. Okay, there's a touch more sweetness here too. |
0547-KILCHOMAN COGNAC CASK MATURED 2023 RELEASEI SLAY SINGLE MALT SCOTCH Whisky 50% ...I don't know if it's cognac or not. It's delicious. Such a pleasant pleasure (I came up with that myself). Drinkable, full-bodied, and contains everything I like. After this Kilchoman on cognac, my faith is restored. I can say I'm all for it. The rest is just the result of the drinker's imagination :-)
I'm simply a fan of cognac finishes. Here too, it provides delicious fruity notes and a lovely oaky spice. Add some smoke and bam: delicious!
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 84
This Whisky I bought due to a recommendation by an online store, when buying three small batch releases. I am astonished about the ratings by others here. This whisky differs from all other whiskys by Kilchoman I ever drank. It is peated parfume and I had problems to drink it, the alcohol is that bad integrated. I am a Kilchoman nerd, but this one does not flash me.
(Initial neck pour) NOSE: Very fruity in a sweet but quite nice way. Green grapes, fresh apricots and peaches. Moderately and “roundly” peated. (89p) TASTE: Fruity, “grapey”, sweet and ashy. Some crushed black pepper. Sweetened, strong over brewed black tea. Nice balance between sweetness and mildly peppery oak tannins. (88p) OVERALL: Very quaffable. 88 points.
Combine a fried English breakfast with a pint of cider and then wash it down with this which would compliment both well. Well worth trying.
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| Нос | 85 | Fried smoked back bacon with some fried apples cooked in the same pan - breakfast meets dessert. |
| Вкус | 86 | The mouthfeel is pleasant - light - there is some smoke, cooked meats and quite a bright, apple flavour - like a dry, cloudy cider. |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium - it seems to continue getting drier - the smoke and fruit fade pleasantly. |
a very successful cognac barrel maturation! [color] = honey;
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
It doesn't work for me. I like cognac, but with this whisky, it doesn't work somehow.
A fine but small amount of cognac influence shows through with some grape notes.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 82
Bright, straw color with yellowish reflections. Slightly oily structure.
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| Нос | 86 | Peat. Salt. Salted peanuts. Salty caramel. Earthiness. Forest moss. Sweet and salty toffee. Sweet and salty toffee. Maybe slight traces of fruit over time. Kilchoman's distinctive, peaty character seems to be softened by cognac casks. |
| Вкус | 85 | Lots of peat. Salt. Forest undergrowth. Forest moss. Asphalt. Tar. Train tracks underlay. Salt again. Caramel. Salty caramel. Spices. White pepper. Salty fudge. Salty toffees. On the third sip in the taste of white grapes. There is some oiliness. |
| Финиш | 86 | Dessert at the beginning. Plus lots of peat. Salt. Dessert chocolate with salt. Salty caramel. Salty toffees. Spices, a pinch. Dessert chocolate again. Tar. Asphalt. Dessert at the end. More spice after the second sip. Ginger. Long finish. |
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
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| Нос | 84 | Smoke and citrus, butter, some swetness |
| Вкус | 84 | Smoke, spicy, salt and herbs |
| Финиш | 83 | Not too long, peat and spices |
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нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
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нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
Very fresh, maritime peat with ginger. Nice influence from the wood.
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
A good whisky, with good but not great takeaways from the congac cask. Sweet and easy to drink
The nose is very sweet, barley sugar, icing sugar, and white fruits, Conference pear, small tangy yellow apples, plums and Mirabelle plums. A little whipped cream. The peat is in the background, it combines with the sugar, it gives candy floss. A touch of iodine makes the whole thing airy. The palate is still as sweet, honeyed, sponge cake, more centered on the apple, with some ashes in the background. The spices remain discreet, nutmeg and cinnamon. The finish is good, quite earthy, we return to the essentials, the peat takes over, with mineral, charcoal notes, a persistent smoke. Rock, chalk cliff, limestone. Heather. Very nice marriage, but it doesn't quite work. At the beginning, it is mainly the Cognac that dominates, and in the end, the mineral peat typical of Kilchoman takes over. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2023/11/kilchoman-2016-cognac-cask-matured-2023.html
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 89
Aroma: peat, smoky, citrus, vanilla, grapes Flavor: peat, brine, citrus, vanilla Finish: peaty Rating: 3
Sweet, smoky oily , spicy , golden syrupy hay and slight barley, oak cask influences with peat covering. Cognac cask influence makes for more complex notes and pleasant dram.
My least favorite of a 10 dram lineup. In my mouth the cognac and Kilchoman together create a new taste that's not as good as Kilchoman nor cognac. Some friends (Thanks, Pete & Maija) organized a private Kilchoman tasting featuring mostly stuff from the early years of the distillery with some later releases sprinkled here and there. Kilchoman is for me a difficult spirit since its peculiar combination of wood char, greasy soot, saltiness and occasional farmy notes often puts me off and sometimes the sherry cask maturations take on strange and unlikely notes like barbecue chips spice mix or burned raisins. However, I always jump at the chance to be proven wrong about some notion I hold, and checking out a lineup of 10 Kilchoman releases in one go is certainly that chance. Here's the lineup and my points: New Spirit 23.4.2008-26.9.2008 (72 pts.), Two Years Old 2006 cask 358 (70), 4yo 2006 for Hanse Spirit cask 249 (81), 4yo 2007 for Distillery Shop cask 328 (83), Feis Ile 2012 4yo 2008 casks 100-103 (82), Feis Ile 2011 5yo 2006 casks 31 & 32 (84), 5yo 2006 for Royal Mile Whiskies cask 369 (80), Cognac cask matured 2023 edition (76), 9yo 2008 single cask 87 for Ilkka and Heikki (85), 12yo 2012 Unpeated cask 560 (83).
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
The details alone sound intriguing: approximately seven years of aging, entirely in Cognac barriques. I really like this type of cask because it doesn't mask the smoke, but often imparts an additional, elegant layer of fruit. This edition largely fulfills my expectations.
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| Нос | 87 | Sweet peat smoke meets juicy, bright fruit. Apricot, peach, and a hint of grape shimmer through, along with vanilla and a touch of honey. The smoke remains distinctly maritime, but is accompanied by a vinous, slightly floral note. This creates a vibrant and distinctive character without becoming overly perfumed. |
| Вкус | 87 | Candied fruit, a touch of citrus zest, and a delicate, almost liqueur-like sweetness combine with a present, but not overpowering, peatiness. The texture is pleasantly oily, the alcohol well integrated. For only seven years of aging, it displays remarkable smoothness. The cognac barrique adds a fruity accent and provides a finishing touch without diluting the typical Kilchoman DNA. |
| Финиш | 87 | Medium-long finish, fruity and smoky with an elegant, slightly dry wood note. A subtle sweetness lingers and blends with ashy peat. Conclusion: A harmonious special bottling that demonstrates how well Cognac casks can blend with Islay peat smoke. The combination of fruit, sweetness, and peat is balanced and full of character, so that despite its distinctiveness, it remains very drinkable. |
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 83
Full bodied, oily mouthfeel. Very rounded with fruits and light coastal smoke.
нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
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нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
First of all, you have to like the Kilchoman style, because it's a typical Islay whisky. So, it's more for pure peatheads. 50 ppm and relatively young. This one is almost six years old and has a cognac cask finish. Good stuff!
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| Нос | 87 | Immediately, the cold smoke with plenty of citrus zest (sugared, smoked lemons) is present. Light grain aromas. The 50% cools the nose but is quite well integrated. Later, it becomes archival and moves towards an extinguished campfire. Good! |
| Вкус | 86 | Yes, you can definitely feel that cognac finish. Grape must. Sweet and delicious. Plus the distinct smokiness. No bitterness, but no metallic youth either. Something different. Not for every day, but definitely something for my portfolio. |
| Финиш | 88 | The best part, however, only reveals itself after the second or third sip. Green apple and grapes braised in smoke. Medium length. Finishes slightly dry with a velvety feel on the cheeks. At the very end, a walnut comes along and says hello. Dangerously smooth for smoke fans. |
Smooth for a 6 yo with very little alcohol bite. Watch the feis ile tasting on the kilchoman YouTube for some good information.
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| Нос | 86 | Spicy and sweet. Apple spice. Fresh! |
| Вкус | 80 | Creamy vanilla and melon notes |
| Финиш | 76 | Short |
нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
To be honest, I thought it was a bit sweeter Cognac cask hoped... Well then...
Blind Aroma Smoke, sweet, young, the best thing about this whisky The taste Dry smoke, young, herbs, sweet, spicy, pepper Resonance Medium long, sweet, peppery, slightly astringent After the blind tasting: a few drops of water made it better for me
A relatively young whisky from the island of Islay, finished in cognac barrels.
нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 87
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