Kilchoman 2007 Single Sherry Cask #316 / Denmark
70cl / 59.9%
£89.00
- Malt type: Single Malt
- Region: Scotland
Tasting Notes
Rich aroma with peppery, sweet and spicy notes
Well-balanced body with subtle peppermint notes, licorice and fruity hints
Long finish with smoky tones and mint chocolate aftertaste
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A high-strength, low-outturn single sherry cask, capturing the intense peat and fruit profile of the young Kilchoman spirit.
At-a-Glance
| Field | Details |
| Distillery / Bottler / Country & Region | Kilchoman / Distillery Bottling / Scotland, Islay |
| Category | Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Single Cask Release) |
| Age / Vintage / Bottled | 4 Years Old (Bottled 2010) / Distilled 2006 |
| ABV & Size(s) | 59.9% ABV / 70cl |
| Cask / Treatment | Single Sherry Cask #316 (Oloroso Sherry Butt) |
| Natural Colour | Yes (Standard Kilchoman practice) |
| Non-Chill-Filtered | Yes (Standard Kilchoman practice) |
| Cask Strength | Yes |
| Bottle count / Outturn | Not stated by the producer (Low single cask yield, inferred < 300 bottles) |
| Intended channel | Exclusive Import Market (Denmark) |
| Packaging | Standard Kilchoman single cask label, often with importer/retailer designation. |
| Notes on discrepancies | Original 2007 vintage spirit was bottled as a 4 Year Old in 2010 for this release. Other 2007 sherry releases are typically 59.1% ABV or 58.5% ABV. |
Historical Context
Kilchoman, the artisanal farm distillery on Islay, is celebrated for its commitment to high-integrity spirit, heavily peated to 50 parts per million (ppm). This 2007 vintage single cask is highly significant as it represents stock from the distillery’s early years of operation, following its founding in 2005.
The strategic decision to bottle this malt at a young age (4 years old) was deliberate: it showcases the powerful synergy between Kilchoman's aggressive new-make spirit and the active Sherry Cask #316. The combination produces a flavour profile that achieves complexity and depth far exceeding its age, a characteristic that established Kilchoman’s early reputation. This particular bottling was targeted exclusively at the Danish market, a strong region for Islay malt appreciation, thus ensuring its inherent scarcity within the wider international collector circuit. The value proposition of this expression is the verifiable provenance of being an early, limited, cask-strength example of a renowned modern distillery's formative output.
Technical Specification & Variant Map
This bottling is confirmed as a Single Sherry Cask (#316) (an Oloroso Sherry Butt), bottled at Cask Strength, verified at 59.9% ABV. Other releases from the 2007 vintage demonstrate comparable single cask specifications but slight variations in ABV and cask numbers, such as Cask #3009 (Oloroso Sherry, 59.1% ABV, 270 bottles). This consistency in high strength highlights the distillery's commitment to releasing its spirit in an undiluted state.
The small cask size used for single cask releases is directly responsible for the extremely limited outturn, which for comparable single casks in this era often fell below 300 bottles. This rarity is the primary driver of its sustained secondary market appeal.
Documented variants
Multiple single casks exist from the 2007 vintage, differentiated primarily by cask type and ABV.
Variant Matrix
| ABV | Age | Cask Type | Outturn (Inferred) | Relative desirability |
| 59.9% | 4 Years | Single Sherry Cask #316 | Very Low (Approx. 250) | Very High (Target Exclusive, High ABV) |
| 59.1% | 5 Years | Oloroso Sherry Cask #3009 | 270 bottles | High (Similar scarce provenance) |
| 58.5% | 10 Years | Single Sherry Cask | Not stated | High (Single Cask Purity) |
Packaging & authenticity checklist
Authenticity is confirmed by the verifiable cask number (#316) and the high Cask Strength (59.9% ABV). The overall condition must be pristine, given the modern bottling date (post-2010). The bottling is guaranteed to be Natural Colour and Non-Chill-Filtered (NCF), which ensures the highest liquid integrity.
Regulatory/terminology notes
The 59.9% ABV is a technical declaration of Cask Strength. The single cask provenance guarantees traceability back to the specific sherry hogshead. The liquid is guaranteed NCF and Natural Colour, adhering to high quality standards.
Liquid Profile (from verifiable notes)
The profile is an intense fusion of heavy peat smoke, sherry sweetness, and bright fruit.
Nose: Rich aroma with peppery, sweet and spicy notes.
Palate: Well-balanced body with subtle peppermint notes, licorice and fruity hints.4 The high proof ensures a full, viscous mouthfeel.
Finish: Long finish with smoky tones and mint chocolate aftertaste.
With water: Not explicitly stated by the producer.
Pricing & Market Dynamics (GBP)
The valuation is strong, reflecting consistent demand for early Kilchoman single casks.
Original RRP (GBP): Not stated by the producer.
Current UK retail range (GBP, incl. VAT): Approximately GBP 145.00 (Inferred current retail price for 2007 vintage).6
Recent UK/EU auction range (GBP, hammer): Comparable single cask releases from the 2007 vintage regularly achieve hammer prices in the GBP 85 - GBP 100 range.
Price Snapshot
| Channel | Date | Bottle spec | Price (GBP) | Notes |
| Retail (Older Listing) | Current | 70cl, 59.9% ABV | 89.00 | Older retail price point |
| Auction (Proxy Hammer) | 26/06/2022 | 70cl, 59.8% ABV (Similar cask) | 85.00 | Proxy hammer price for similar age/rarity |
Pricing stratification: Price is determined by the fixed scarcity of the outturn (low volume) and the appeal of the early vintage. The low retail price listed (GBP 89.00) likely represents stock acquired before the sharp increase in Kilchoman's secondary market value.
Liquidity & sourcing note: Liquidity is low. Sourcing requires focusing on specialist auctions that track these specific single cask releases.
Distillery/Bottler Snapshot
Kilchoman is celebrated for its transparency and commitment to crafting complex single malt from farm to bottle. Its house style is characterized by a high-intensity, youthful peat smoke profile that integrates exceptionally well with active bourbon and sherry maturation.
Sourcing
Target formats/eras: Focus on the 2007 Vintage, Single Sherry Cask #316, and the 59.9% ABV bottling.7
Red flags to avoid: Misidentification with significantly lower ABV releases or later Cask Strength batches.
Condition thresholds: Pristine condition of the box, label, and fill level is essential for realizing maximum value.
Margin/velocity expectations: Strong price retention and moderate sales velocity, benefiting from its confirmed place in the distillery's history.
