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Kilchoman 15-year-old — это насыщенный, дымный виски с выраженным влиянием хересовых бочек: торф, дым, тёмные и красные фрукты, шоколад, кожа. Многие отмечают хорошую интегрированность алкоголя и долгий финиш, но нередко жалуются на высокую цену.
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В отзывах этот виски описывают как более «мускулистый» и насыщенный по сравнению с 14-летним из той же серии 20th Anniversary: влияние хересовой бочки здесь заметнее, а классические килхоманские мотивы уходят на второй план, уступая место влажной коже, шоколаду и тяжёлым красным фруктам. В аромате и вкусе повторяются дым, торф, костёр и костровая зола, красные лесные ягоды, яблоки, мёд, ваниль, шоколад, кожа, специи и перец; финиш часто называют долгим, тёплым, пепельным и слегка йодистым. Алкоголь, по ряду отзывов, хорошо скрыт и не кусается, а сам виски называют сбалансированным, округлым и «суперб»; некоторые прямо называют его лучшим из пробованных Kilchoman или любимым в серии.
Вместе с тем мнения расходятся: часть отзывов считает его самым слабым и неровным в серии, с шероховатостями, а во вкусе — не оправдывающим аромат (улучшается со временем и водой). Отмечают также сухой, травянистый и ментоловый профиль с довольно коротким финишем, а один отзыв называет вкус «плоским» и жжёным. Повторяющаяся претензия — высокая цена. Общий тон большинства текстов всё же положительный: интенсивный, дымно-хересовый, «шерри-бомбовый» стиль с хорошей питкостью.
собрано 28/46 текстовых отзывов · полный lossless-снимок WB
· 2026-10-08T07:04:29Z · источник evidence
More cask influence compared to the 14yo 20th Anniversary, the classic Kilchoan themes are a bit more in the background, overshadowed by wet leather, chocolate, and heavier red fruit. The sherry cask did its job.
If it weren't for the high price, a bottle would already be in my display case. Intensely smoky with wood, red forest berries, apple, and fruit jelly. Slightly spicy, intensely warming, with perfectly hidden alcohol. In short, superb.
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| Нос | 88 | woody, campfire, pine needles, smoked bacon, honey, red forest berries, blueberries, wild strawberries, red apples |
| Вкус | 89 | sweet, creamy, slightly resinous, lots of campfire smoke, slightly spicy with black pepper, later comes honey sweetness, vanilla, forest berry jam, juicy apples, dark chocolate |
| Финиш | 89 | long, pleasant with campfire ash, campfire smoke, charred oak logs, red apples, fruit jelly, slightly spicy, warming finish |
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
Mestre, March 25, 2026. I tasted the fourth of four Kilchoman samples purchased on deliawhisky.de. Color: very dark amber. A great whisky, even an invasive cask hasn't completely dampened this spirit's great personality. Now, compared to the 14yo, it depends on your taste. This whisky is more muscular, almost doped, so those who like strong flavors will definitely prefer the 15yo, while those who prefer a more delicate sherry flavor will choose the 14yo.
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Very "relaxed" and relatively round. The alcohol doesn't bite at all; it's perfectly integrated. No off-flavors like sulfur. Instead, there's a lovely peat smoke, wonderfully complemented by ripe, sweet red fruits (blueberries, blackberries, etc.). The finish is particularly long, sooty and even slightly iodine-like.
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
нос 89 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
I secretly hoped for a little more from this 15yo of the 20th Anniversary Cask Series than “just” 87/100.
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| Нос | 87 | Herbal and herbal, both in terms of the smoke and the other aromas. Fresh figs, sultanas, slightly fermented grapes. Heather, dried nettle leaves, a touch of damp straw. |
| Вкус | 87 | A powerful and tart entry, with herbal and vegetal notes. A hint of peppermint, raisin bread, blackberries, and fermented grapes. Dry oak chips, remaining very tart until the end. |
| Финиш | 86 | Quite short and very dry finish, very tart, herbal, menthol-like. |
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| Нос | 87 | Smoked meats, marinated meats, vinegar. Ripe fruits, almonds, mango. |
| Вкус | 88 | Sweet in moderation, lush, round. Leather. Berry, mint, mango |
| Финиш | 87 | Sour, mint, citrus, plum |
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Here's the original Kilchoman recipe with 50 ppm, probably with slightly more active sherry casks than the 14-year-old 100% Islay. Lovely tobacco, grilled meat, and cherry cake with lots of chocolate. Intense casks, and even here, the original Kilchoman smoke with salt and maritime notes still comes through. Top cask selection!
Unfortunately, in the mouth, it doesn't live up to the promise of the nose. With time and water, it improves considerably. Super sweet and caramelized with cherries. Very tasty.
нос 89 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
this one is more flavourful compared to 14yo from 20th anniversary series. And I enjoyed it a bit more. Almost ideal combination of peat and sherry maturation. Rather straightforward, but very tasty. The price is unfriendly.
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
Nose: massive, deep sherry notes, dried fruit, red berries, lots of leather, lots of cocoa, vanilla, and on top of all that, a lovely BBQ smoke that doesn't overpower the other notes. Wonderful! Taste: Initially much sweeter than the nose promised; honey, vanilla, dried fruit, sweet cherry, leather, becoming more bitter towards the end with nutmeg and lovely espresso notes, accompanied by a medium-strength BBQ campfire smoke. Outstanding! Finish: Salt, sherry, pepper, smoke. Long! Conclusion: For me, by far the best Kilchoman so far, probably because it's so different from other Kilchomans. It's no comparison to the 14-year-old sherry from the same series. These first-fill Oloroso casks must have been much more active; the color isn't deceiving! Among peated sherries, this is the epitome of a sherry bomb!
нос 94 · вкус 95 · финиш 93
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Blind Online Experience January 3, 2026 My favorite of the tasting evening
Tasted an 18-year-old and a 13-year-old Kilchoman. This one is clearly the winner of the three. This 15-year-old whisky has great drinkability, a beautiful intense flavour, and a firm body.
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| Нос | 87 | Peat, cinnamon, rosemary, anise, apple, |
| Вкус | 87 | Decent peat, slightly smoky, peppery, licorice, anise, |
| Финиш | 86 | Strong finish, peat, smoke, apple, dark baked bread, |
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Damp wood, chocolate cake and a little mint on the nose is followed by chocolate cake, some smoke and cloves in taste and finish. Very consistent in nose, taste and finish.
Wonderfully mild and balanced. One of the best Kilchomans I've tasted so far.
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
Chocolate, dark red fruits, well balanced with the peat
It tastes good, but why does it taste a bit like laphroaig?
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Notes from internet.
For me the weakest of the 20th Anniversary series, the most uneven, too many rough edges, Kilchoman can do better.
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
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| Нос | 90 | Smoked bacon, sherry sweetness, a bit of leather. |
| Вкус | 89 | It’s what you get on the nose very smooth. With a little bit of pepper at the end. |
| Финиш | 88 | Leaves some peppery notes in mouth, after this peat and leather. |
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Sandalwood, Berries, Herbs, Cherry, Plum, Dates, Smoke, Grapes Just one year older than the 14-year sherry, yet worlds apart in refinement. Alcohol is barely perceptible, allowing elegant sandalwood aromas to lead into a beautifully balanced medley of berries. Sherry influence is present but never overwhelming—simply spot on. On the palate, chocolate blends seamlessly with dried plums and dates, wrapped in subtle smoke and gentle herbs. A masterclass in balance and elegance. Of the 20th Anniversary releases, this one steals the spotlight.
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Nose: Sweet and dense, full sherry aromas with figs, red grapes, and plums, plus caramel and a fresh hint of mint, moist wood, and very well-integrated smoke round out the picture. The alcohol remains pleasantly subtle in the background. Taste: Raisins and red berries dominate, along with juicy cherries. The sweetness recedes somewhat, leaving room for white pepper, herbs and a light maritime saltiness. Milk chocolate, cloves and fine spices unfold, carried by a constant smoke base. Finish: Medium-long, dry, with raisins, spicy notes and ash. Conclusion: A balanced Islay malt that combines the typical Kilchoman smoky notes with intense sherry cask influences. Sherry-heavy, smoky, elegant—exactly what you expect and get.
нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
This is one of my favorite 15-year-old whiskies.
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
15 years at 52.7° to remind me of my friend Whiskynews' cask. Well, my taste buds love this fishing port peat without it being too overpowering, and the sherry blends in well here, reassured. Nose on the maritime peat, a pronounced sherry note, a hint of meaty smoke wafting from the barbecue The palate offers aromas of cooked red and black fruits, a touch of honey, a strong peat reminiscent of a fishing port, sea spray, cocoa, leather, and peppery spices. A long finish of peat, bacon smoke with the fat from the rind, cocoa, and peppery spices.
A superb Islay malt with a fantastic combination of smoke, spice, and sherry aromas. Only the asking price is a bit too high for me.
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| Нос | 88 | Juicy, meaty notes waft from the glass. Nicely bacon-like with a light woody spice. Spices like cinnamon and pepper come through, harmonizing beautifully with these bacon-like BBQ notes. A subtle hint of red fruit also plays a part. All enveloped in a delicate smokiness. |
| Вкус | 87 | A peppery and spicy start on the palate. Wonderfully sweet and smoky. There's also a slight saltiness, perhaps a hint of salted licorice. These dark, bacon-like aromas complement it well. The smoke adds a touch of tobacco. Hints of chocolate and milk coffee linger in the background. |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium-long finish, chocolate, tobacco, subtle hints of red fruit, peat smoke. |
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
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| Нос | 86 | N: Medicinal, Smoky, Ash, Firewood, Salt, Grape juice, Cloves, Lemon, Nuts An overwhelmingly strong peat that caught me off guard, especially since I had always associated the Kilchoman distillery with a medium-peat profile. Immediately after pouring, the peat centers strictly around medicinal notes. This dissipates quickly, giving way to a dominant impression of firewood and ash. Other nuances feel slightly overshadowed by the sheer intensity of the peat. Once your nose adjusts to the peat, juicy grape and baking spices emerge. A touch of citrus and nuttiness can also be detected. |
| Вкус | 87 | P: Firewood, Ash, Smoky, Medicinal, Salt, Grapes, Pepper, Ginger On the palate as well, the peat hits with an intimidating level of intensity. A complex layers of peat feel remarkably powerful. A subtle presence of grape. The heat of baking spices. The way a linear, syrup-like sweetness comes through strongly is quite charming. |
| Финиш | 86 | F: Ash, Wet earth, Grapes, Firewood, Lemon A long-lasting finish driven heavily by the peat. The bitter and astringent character of ash lingers in the mouth. |
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
aroma: denser, smoke, dried fruit in the background, oiliness taste: dense, flat, burnt wood, smoke, tobacco It smells better than it tastes, the taste is basically just something burnt
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
A heavy, intense sherry... Kilchoman is undoubtedly more influenced by sherry casks than my preferred bourbon casks....
The nose is very dense, the peat is powerful, earthy, mineral, slightly woody, the Sherry plus cherries, plus blueberries and blackcurrants. Amarena cherry, red fruit tart, various currants, dates and raisins, cocoa powder, a touch of rancio, barbecue sauce, cinnamon, fried bacon, intense charcoal. The palate is creamy, yet simultaneously muddy, with earthy peat, sticky chocolate and caramel, candied red fruits, wood varnish, and ample spices. The finish is long and violent, with fruit paste, hazelnut dessert cream, leather, damp bark, a pinch of sea salt, dried seaweed, and freshly extinguished ashes. Mint leaf. It must be said that the cask takes up a lot of space; it is a beautiful, round and intense Sherry bomb, with varied flavors. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2026/05/kilchoman-2009-20th-anniversary-cask.html
нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 89