Kilchoman Triskele Cask Matured 48,3%

The “triskelion”, or “triscele” in Italian, is an ancient symbol composed of three arms extending from a central point. These arms can take various forms, such as three bent legs, three spirals or three points, depending on the culture in which the symbol is used. It has been used by several ancient civilizations and cultures, including the Celts, the Greeks, the Romans and prehistoric peoples. The triskelion can represent concepts such as the triple nature of the universe (earth, water, air or birth, life, death) or symbolize cyclical movement, such as the flow of time or the cycle of the seasons. In this case it is a Gaelic symbol that also represents the logo of Kilchoman and, specifically here, the selection of three different cask types.
The Kilchoman Triskele Casks Italian Exclusive 48.3% is a peated single malt Scotch whisky matured in three different types of casks: 75% ex-bourbon, 20% STR (red wine) and 5% ex-Oloroso sherry. This whisky was finally bottled at the end of 2023 at 48.3% ABV, with its natural colour and without chill filtration, for a total of 1,260 bottles.

Nose: elegant peat, lemon and orange zest, honey and vanilla, with notes of ripe fruit, sweet malt and light hints of spice and sea breeze.
Palate: full and enveloping, with peat smoke balanced by ripe citrus, honey, caramel and sweet malt, followed by yellow fruits, vanilla and delicate spices.
Finish: medium-long, warm and smoky, with returning citrus notes, honey, pepper and a subtle saline touch.