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Kilchoman whisky

Kilchoman is an independent farm distillery situated on the rugged west coast of Islay, founded in 2005. It was the first new distillery established on the island in over a century, carrying out traditional floor malting alongside barley farming on-site. Compare cask maturations and limited editions when reviewing prices.

The core portfolio centres on Machir Bay, matured primarily in ex-bourbon barrels with a small portion of oloroso sherry, and Sanaig, which shifts the balance heavily toward oloroso sherry maturation. The annual 100% Islay release is produced entirely from barley grown and malted at the distillery farm.

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32 bottles in stock, with the best current price from the UK retailers we check.

Known for

The flavour families that most often turn up for Kilchoman.

A guide to the house style rather than a promise: individual releases can differ.

About the distillery

Region
Islay, Scotland
Founded
2005
Status
Producing
Capacity
660,000 litres of pure alcohol a year (stated capacity, not actual output); as recorded October 2026. Number 125 of 169 by stated capacity.
Stills
4 (2 wash, 2 spirit)
Owner
Owned by Kilchoman Distillery Co (since 2005), an independent; as recorded October 2026
Say it
kil-HO-man
Visitor tours
Open to visitors (tours from £10, avg £25; checked October 2026). See distillery tour guide.
Visitor rating
4.4 out of 5 (600 reviews); TripAdvisor, October 2026
Travel Index
Rank #28 in Scotland (Bronze Tier), score 72.6/100. Milroy's Travel Index.

Read the full history on Whiskipedia

Secondary Market Barometer

10,304 lots sold · £837,909 hammer total

How Kilchoman bottles have traded at Scotch Whisky Auctions and Whisky Auctioneer between January 2011 and October 2026. Hammer prices exclude buyer's premium, VAT and delivery.

Trading volume
#48of 182 distilleries by lots sold
Bids per lot
12.1Whisky Auctioneer only, against 19.9 across all distilleries
Median hammer price
£70average £81, pulled up by the top lots
Independent bottlings
3%of lots (326), the rest official bottlings (9,978)
Highest hammer prices
BottleSoldHammer
Kilchoman 2007 Single Cask #451 Kilchoman Club 1st Edition2021£850
Kilchoman Feis Ile 2017 Anthony Wills Vatting Masterclass Minis 6 x 5cl2017£720
Kilchoman Inaugural 100% Islay Cask Strength - Signed by Anthony Wills2020£700
Most often sold
BottleLotsMedian
Kilchoman Inaugural Release324£110
Kilchoman 2007 Single Cask308£70
Kilchoman 10 Year Old232£90

Past auction results, not a valuation or a guide to future prices. Figures compiled 1 November 2026.

Questions

What is the cheapest Kilchoman whisky?
The cheapest Kilchoman whisky is Kilchoman Machir Bay (46% ABV, 70cl), at £44.25 from Master of Malt. That is £49.20 delivered to the UK mainland for one bottle. Next cheapest: Kilchoman Sanaig (£51.95) and Kilchoman Rockside Farm 11 Year Old (£52.95).
How much does Kilchoman whisky cost?
Kilchoman whisky costs from £44.25 to £177.50, with a median of £89.95 for a full-size bottle. The dearest is Kilchoman Family Casks 1st Edition Ex-Bourbon Single Malt Sc 18 year old Whisky.
What is the oldest Kilchoman whisky you can buy?
Kilchoman Family Casks 1st Edition Ex-Bourbon Single Malt Sc 18 year old Whisky, at 18 years old, from £177.50.
What is the difference between Kilchoman Machir Bay and Sanaig?
Machir Bay is matured predominantly in ex-bourbon barrels with a small portion of oloroso sherry, creating a bright citrus, vanilla, and peat profile. Sanaig is matured predominantly in oloroso sherry casks, delivering a darker profile of dried fruit, chocolate, and rich smoke.
What does '100% Islay' mean on a Kilchoman bottle?
It indicates that every stage of whisky production occurred at the distillery’s farm on Islay. The barley is grown, harvested, malted on traditional malting floors, distilled, matured, and bottled on the island.