# Farm-Produced Spirit Distilleries Scotland's Kilchoman Produces Younger Whiskies By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-08-07 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kilchoman References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2010/08/05/kilchoman-spring-2010-release/) & [kilchomandistillery](http://www.kilchomandistillery.com/) The Kilchoman farm distillery is built on Islay, Scotland and produces [malt whiskey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octomore-series). Founded in 2005, Kilchoman is the first distillery to be build on Islay in the last 124 years. This upstart whiskey company has strategized to produce [younger whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/single-origin-new-make-spirit-distillers-cut) that are currently in demand in the industry. And since Kilchoman is a few years away from producing [12-year-old malts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agestatement-whisky), this strategy has been working in its favor. **Implications** - Consumers are looking for ways to stay connected to more natural elements. Products featuring an organic aspect are appealing to those who want to stay eco-conscious. Creating more green-friendly items could help a company stay on the cutting edge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Farm-distilled Spirits:** Small-batch distilleries that produce spirits on-site using locally grown ingredients are gaining popularity, offering opportunities for niche markets and unique products. - **Young Whisky:** Crafting and marketing younger whiskies can be a successful strategy in an industry where demand for aged whiskies is increasing, creating opportunities for innovative companies that think outside the box. - **Organic Alcohol:** Consumers are increasingly interested in products that feature an organic aspect, creating room for companies that produce green-friendly spirits to stand out in the market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Distillery:** By offering unique, locally made spirits, craft distilleries can attract a niche market of customers who appreciate quality and authenticity over mass-produced products. - **Whisky Production:** Innovation in whisky production can come from experimenting with aging methods, barrel selection, and blending techniques that create younger, more affordable, and unique products. - **Organic Food and Drink:** The organic food and drink industry has been steadily growing as consumers show increased interest in more natural and environmentally friendly products, creating opportunities for companies that offer organic spirits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Island Provenance Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/port-charlotte-islay-barley-2014.md) - [Premium Western Scotland Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isle-of-barra-distillers.md) - [Spring-Inspired Sowing Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lochlea.md) - [Historic Single Malt Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-crabbie-co.md) - [Eco-Friendly Biodynamic Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterford.md) - [Ex-Bourbon Barrel Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kingsbarns-distillery.md) - [Blended Malt Scotch Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malt-scotch-whiskey.md) - [Sustainable Perennial Grain Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattersall-kernza-whiskey.md) - [Raw High-ABV Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/single-origin-new-make-spirit-distillers-cut.md)