Kilchoman

Kilchoman Facts

• Capacity (mlpa) i

  0.125

• Condenser Type i

  Shell and tube

• Fermentation Time i

  70-110hrs

• Filling Strength i

  63.5%

• Grist Weight (t) i

  1.2

• Heat Source i

  Steam

• Malt Specification i

  Diageo malt 50ppm, own malt 10-25ppm

• Malt Supplier i

  Diageo and own maltings

• Mash Tun Material i

  Copper domed, stainless steel

• Mash Tun Type i

  Semi Lauter

• New-make Strength i

  69.7-70.2%

• Single Malt Percentage i

  100%

• Spirit Still Charge (l) i

  1,600

• Spirit Still Shape i

  Onion shape with boil ball in neck

• Spirit Still Size (l) i

  2,070

• Stills i

  2

• Warehousing i

  Currently at Kilchoman, Bruichladdich, Bowmore and Port Ellen. Mostly dunnage

• Wash Still Charge (l) i

  3,000

• Wash Still Shape i

  Classic Onion

• Wash Still Size (l) i

  3,230

• Washback Charge (l) i

  6,000

• Washback Size (l) i

  8,000

• Washback Type i

  Stainless steel

• Washbacks i

  4

• Water Source i

  Surface water collected in small dam close to distillery

• Wort Clarity i

  Good

• Yeast Type i

  Mauri