Casado (Portuguese for marriage) is a limited edition bottling which was distilled in 2014 and matured in fresh Bourbon barrels for 6 years before 38 casks were selected and married together in two 6,000 litre Portuguese red wine vats.
Bottled at 46^ abv. 50 PPM 12,900 bottles Worldwide, 1,500 bottles for the US
Nose: An opening note of intense campfire smoke balanced with ripe summer stone fruits; peach, plum, and cherry. Deep notes of marzipan become the focus combined with layered maritime notes.
Palate: Pepper and spice on the first taste. Dry, salty peat smoke sits on the palate; yet fruit notes of apricot and lemon find their way through.
Finish: A long finish which brings a hot, spicy character. Stewed, cooked fruit notes bring a sweet-jam profile providing an on-going sweetness that the classic Kilchoman smoke balances beautifully.