News posted in September 2009
The Inaugural Single Malt is bottled September 2nd 2009
The Bottling of the Inaugural release took place on Monday the 31st of August 2009.
The malt was matured for between 2.5 Years to 3 Years in fresh bourbon barrels before being finished in fresh oloroso sherry butts for a further 6 months. The malt was vatted and reduced to 46% on Islay before being delivered to Houston bottling company in Dumbarton.
It will be available from the 10th of September in a select number of whisky retailers in the UK and 13 other markets worldwide.
Drying Facility on Islay September 2nd 2009
This year we are going to be able to dry our barley on Islay rather than hauling it to the mainland.
Andrew and Neil Wood have installed barley drying equipment on their farm at Octofad.
This years barley should be harvested in a week or so if the rain stops for a few days.
Finishing in sherry butts September 2nd 2009
We are transferring whisky that has matured in fresh and refill bourbon barrels into fresh oloroso sherry butts for a few months, which the distillery is hoping to release in November.
Anthony Wills is riding the wave of young single malt September 7th 2009
The 'Inaugural' launch party 9th of September 2009 September 22nd 2009
The launch party was a huge success.The sun was shining, delicious food, everyone was in fine spirits and a fantastic single malt....... perfect!.jpg)
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Stockholm Beer and Whisky Fair 2009 September 29th 2009
Thomas Sundblom, our Swedish distributor and Anthony enjoying themselves at the StockholmFair.
Stockholm Beer and Whisky fair is the biggest in the world and is attended by many enthusiasts from across Europe.
Anthony conducted tastings during the fair and also one at the well known Akkurat bar in the centre of Stockholm.
Whisky Live Paris 2009 September 30th 2009
Anthony and James attended the Whisky Live Paris on the 26th to 28th of September where the inaugural release and a 3 year old single bourbon cask were on show.
At a special dinner on the Friday night a Kilchoman 3 year old single cask bottling exclusively supplied to La Maison du Whisky was included on the menu alongside Glenfiddich 40 year old, Glendronach 1972 single cask and Ardbeg 1998 single cask.
It was very well received and the 253 bottles released for the fair were all sold out by the Sunday.
