tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post3993180974616028627..comments2024-03-16T11:28:41.525-04:00Comments on Diving for Pearls: Single Malt Report: Kilchoman 5 year old 2008 cask #74 (K&L exclusive)Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288790197865570681noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-78483649773362332382015-08-07T03:11:02.494-04:002015-08-07T03:11:02.494-04:00They were for my wife's birthday and/or as som...They were for my wife's birthday and/or as something to bring her when I brought two whisky bottles back from K&L.<br /><br />Though I'm a big Kilchoman fan, I'm not sure how much more depth and complexity their stuff is going to get. As I've chatted with some folks on Twitter, as long as Kilchoman is able to keep selling 5yo single casks for $120+/bottle, and 4-5yo regular range bottlings at $70+, I don't see them aging things for much longer than they already do. Their baby whisky nukes nearly everyone else's at that age, but it's still baby whisky. Unless they go the path of rejuvenated casks and new oak, an unwise path many other distilleries have taken, I don't see anyway their 5 (or maybe 6) year old stuff changing much.<br /><br />They, and Octomore, have won that 5-year-old-whisky-as-luxury market. It isn't until people stop paying those prices will we perhaps see some older stuff. Only they know what's sitting in their warehouse, but they have very small stills and very limited production capacity so it's not like they have tons of 7-8 year old casks sitting around because if they did, I'm sure we'd already be seeing $200 7yo single casks.<br /><br />But on the other (positive) hand, I received unofficial word that there were some casks being held back for a 8 year old to be released in the future. I think that would super, but I shudder at what the price tag will be.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-40895658691158729272015-08-07T01:28:59.354-04:002015-08-07T01:28:59.354-04:00That night this one did interest me but it ended u...That night this one did interest me but it ended up being left in the dust by some of the others we tried. I forgot to write down which of the casks it was. <br /><br />Kilchoman is getting to an interesting point. They are past their initial releases and are really starting to develop. They are not fully developed yet, where you can grab a bottle from most casks and be blown away, but there are certainly gems out there. I wish they could find a way to marry that young smoky enthusiasm with some more depth and complexity. The good thing is I really feel like they will. The spirit does have a generally young profile but there are surly hints. Eh?<br /><br />Nice roses Michael. What did you do?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-88942361733796858782015-08-06T19:55:30.669-04:002015-08-06T19:55:30.669-04:00Trying multiple whiskies at a time can be dicey. T...Trying multiple whiskies at a time can be dicey. Turning things around, last week I had this Kilchoman followed by the K&L Bunna, which kind of ruined the latter.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06448702693643593156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-8657990043838172782015-08-06T18:15:41.337-04:002015-08-06T18:15:41.337-04:00I'm glad you liked it. I do seem to like it th...I'm glad you liked it. I do seem to like it the best. Part of the reason it got such a high score is that I just liked it. Not the most complex Kilchoman, but still a very good drink though and through.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-70545045178372734952015-08-06T18:13:42.064-04:002015-08-06T18:13:42.064-04:00Yep, the hope is that with these simul-reviews we ...Yep, the hope is that with these simul-reviews we can provide a broader look at a whisky via multiple palates.Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-25564163866226066152015-08-06T13:37:17.823-04:002015-08-06T13:37:17.823-04:00Interesting how Jordan liked the flavors at 50% di...Interesting how Jordan liked the flavors at 50% dilution but preferred the nose at 46%. Just shows that everyone's sweet spot is going to be different.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215982348779717643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-17518484692255452292015-08-06T12:43:23.934-04:002015-08-06T12:43:23.934-04:00Great idea with the simul-cast reviews! You did e...Great idea with the simul-cast reviews! You did enjoy it the most. Very good whisky, as all of you have recorded. For me, it was unfortunate that I tasted it as part of an exceptionally strong line-up, including your Signatory Bunnahabhain (glad you had some left for the review!), the OHC Bowmore, and several other hits from K&L's lineup. In this company it could not really hold its own and it did taste one-notey and young, to me. And yes, for the $$ I'd rather pick one of those bottles, the current Cairdeas, or the Signatory Bowmore (especially the last one!). But while I won't buy a full bottle, I was very happy to be able to taste it fully - thanks for brokering the deal!Florinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14445344658258056628noreply@blogger.com