Kilchoman Coull Point Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Kilchoman Coull Point Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Kilchoman Coull Point is a limited-edition Islay single malt Scotch whisky named after the rugged headland situated approximately half a mile north of Machir Bay on Islay’s dramatic western coast. Introduced in 2014 as a UK travel-retail exclusive, this distinctive bottling captures the youthful energy and heavily peated character for which Kilchoman Distillery is renowned.

Created from a carefully selected combination of bourbon- and sherry-matured whisky, Coull Point balances powerful Islay peat smoke with layers of ripe fruit, gentle sweetness and warming spice. The bourbon cask influence brings notes of vanilla, citrus and soft caramel, while the sherry-matured component contributes richer fruit, additional depth and a rounded sweetness.

On the nose, expressive peat smoke is complemented by fresh citrus, orchard fruit and creamy vanilla. The palate is bold and lively, combining maritime smoke with sweet malt, caramelised fruit and subtle sherry richness. Peppery spice and oak provide structure before leading into a long, warming finish of lingering peat, fruit and coastal character.

With its distinctive travel-retail origins, limited availability and connection to Islay’s wild landscape, Kilchoman Coull Point is an appealing choice for admirers of youthful, heavily peated whisky and collectors of discontinued or travel-exclusive releases. It offers an engaging introduction to Kilchoman’s robust house style while demonstrating how sherry cask influence can bring balance and complexity to intense peat smoke.

Profile:

Distillery: Kilchoman

Region: Islay

Type: Single Malt

Peat Level:Heavily peated (~50 ppm)

Maturation:4- and 5-year-old whiskies aged in ex-bourbon barrels, with the 4-year portion finished in Oloroso sherry butts for ~4 weeks

Abv:47%

Vol: 70cl