Islays Newest and now most westerly distillery , situated on Rockside Farm it is a small , traditional farm distillery . They filled there first casks in December 2005 in fresh and 1st fill Bourbon casks , the new make is absolutely stunning and they are hoping to bottle at 4yo , which is possible as the new make contained no feints taste at all , Fruity , smoky and smooth as a babies bottom ! |
Facts and Figures
- Date Opened - 2005 .
- Current Owners - Kilchoman Distillery Co. Ltd.
- Production(per Annum) - 35,000 to 40,000 litres to start with.
- Mill Type - Porteus .
- ( 1 Tonne milled at a time )
- Steep Capacity - 2 tonne .
- Barley Phenol Level - 18-25 ppm from own floor .
- Mash Tun Capacity - 1 Tonne .
- Mashing Times - 50 Hrs Weekdays/80 Hrs Week-ends.
- Wash backs/Charge - 2/5,400 Litres .
- Yeast - Mauri Distillers .
- Wash Stills - 1 .
- Wash Still Charge - 2,700 Litres.
- Spirit Stills - 1 .
- Spirit Still Charge - 1500 Litres .
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They have a very good visitors centre run by Paula well stocked with lots of unusual gifts and a very good Cafe which serves the usual teas coffees etc plus soups , sandwiches and cakes . Open Monday to Saturday 10am till 5pm (Sunday as well in July and August) , Tel. 01496 850011 , Website http://www.kilchomandistillery.com , E-mail info@kilchomandistillery.com . |
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