Kilchoman Sauternes Finish Retailer:89 The Ripy Family sold the

The Ripy Family sold the distillery in 1952

Family’s ancient copper still produces a unique Spirit with lovely Agave flavors and aromas

The operation expanded and with years it became focused solely on Rum

John Glaser’s “The Lost Blend” is a sublime combination of Highland sisters Clynelish and Allt-á-Bhainne with the wind-swept Islay goddess Caol Ila

When they stumbled upon the boy genius Marko Karakasevic (of Charbay fame)

Kilchoman Sauternes Finish Retailer:89 The Ripy Family sold theThe lavish Scottish French connection The Kilchoman distillery is special in numerous ways: it is the most westerly distillery in Scotland; it is the first distillery to be built on Islay in more than 124 years; and it is one of the few Scottish Whisky makers to remain indie. It was founded in 2005 by Anthony Wills, who wanted to resurrect the lost art of farm distilling. What that means is Scotch is made on site in its entirety, from grain to bottle.