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Peating

April 11, 2018

Cut from Islay’s many ocean-soaked peat bogs and used to smoke the germinating barley, the unique make-up of Islay peat adds waves of rich, maritime smoky character to the whisky.  During the peating process the barley absorbs the distinct Islay peat character, adding layers of complexity to the whisky once distilled and matured.  After peating and drying the malted barley is left to rest for a minimum of two weeks ahead of milling and mashing.

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Kilchoman Timeline

2001 After a 20-year career in the drinks industry, initially in wine and latterly as an independent bottler of whisky, Anthony Wills has the idea of building a new Islay distillery. Kilchoman Distillery Company Ltd is incorporated as a private limited company on November 12th, 2001. 2003 The idea of…

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