{"product_id":"kilchoman-str-small-batch-750ml","title":"Kilchoman STR Small Batch 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eProduced by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKilchoman Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the Kilchoman STR Small Batch reflects the distillery’s hands-on, barley-to-bottle philosophy. Established in 2005 as Islay’s first new distillery in over a century, Kilchoman combines traditional farm distilling with a more experimental approach to cask maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eThis Small Batch release showcases the influence of STR casks - “Shaved, Toasted and Re-charred” red wine barrels pioneered by the late Dr Jim Swan. The whisky is matured in a combination of bourbon barrels, oloroso sherry casks and STR wine casks, creating a layered style that balances classic Islay peat smoke with richer red fruit and spice character. Bottled without chill filtration and with no added colouring, it retains a full texture and natural intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eDeep gold to light amber with warm copper highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eSoft maritime peat smoke leads into aromas of citrus peel, grilled stone fruit and vanilla pod. Layers of milk chocolate, cinnamon, red berries and a touch of sea spray develop with time in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eTextured and warming, the palate opens with earthy smoke and toasted oak before revealing flavours of raisin, baked orchard fruit, nutmeg and dark caramel. The STR casks bring a subtle red-fruit richness that sits comfortably alongside Kilchoman’s signature coastal peat style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eLong, smoky and gently spicy, with lingering notes of charred oak, citrus zest and soft baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine of the Month","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45380954161331,"sku":"WHNV22WS18","price":1839.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/KilchomanSTRSmallBatch750ml.jpg?v=1775817575","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/kilchoman-str-small-batch-750ml","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}