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With the installation of a panoramic window in the gable of the new stillhouse, another important step in the expansion program to double production (we reported) was completed. The extension of the stillhouse to double its length includes two new stills identical in size and shape, a new mashtun and a new malt transport system; 6 new washbacks were installed […]
Read moreYesterday, 30 May, the Kilchoman Open Day at Fèis Ìle 2019, was again one of the highlights of the year for Kilchoman fans. Once again, a tried and tested mix of tours, tastings, food and drink was on offer. Among the many highlights: a masterclass tasting “Founders Cask” with Anthony Wills and the well-known whisky author Dave Broom, where one […]
Read moreKilchoman is one of the first Scottish whisky distilleries to announce the introduction of NFC labels on its two general releases “Machir Bay” and “Sanaig”. By means of so-called Near Field Communication, buyers of the bottles can briefly touch the label with their smartphones and then receive on their mobile phones further information about the bottlings, such as taste notes, […]
Read moreOn 13 September 2018, Kilchoman announced a new European marketing tour. Three years after the last European Tour, the famous Kilchoman Landrover will tour through 9 (!) European countries with a new trailer. Tour planning: UK 24.–30.09.2018Glasgow – Carlisle – Bath – London Belgium and Luxembourg 1.–6.10.2018Heuvelland – Mechelen – Boortmeerbeek – Heers – Liege – Massen The Netherlands 8.–13.10.2018Wageningen […]
Read moreAfter a long period of preparation, the completely redesigned Kilchoman website was launched on 14 July 2018. It is characterized by a more modern design and contains significantly more interactive elements. The user who is used to the old homepage will of course have to make some changes, as the menu navigation has been completely changed, but browsing the site […]
Read moreThe 31st of May, the Kilchoman Open Day at Fèis Ìle 2018 offered as always an extensive programme. Farm tours with General Manger Islay Heads, a masterclass with Anthony Wills on the 100% Islay philosophy, a masterclass for Kilchoman Club members with George, James and Peter Wills, warehouse tastings, tutored range tastings, still house visits and “Be a bottler”, the […]
Read moreKilchoman proudly announces that the new kiln and malt floor building has been completed. The malt floor, on which barley will be spread for the first time next week, and the new kiln are more than twice the size of their predecessors built in 2005. The new malting floor will allow up to 4 tons of barley to be malt […]
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