Kilkerran 8 Year Old Sherry Cask 57.4% Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl
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Matured in 100% Sherry casks, this latest expression from Glengyle Distillery boasts a thick, syrupy palate that complements the familiar rich, smokey character of the Kilkerran brand. Expect notes of date, cherries, leather-bound books and a hint of ginger.
Please note that due to the Distillery's new industry-leading environmental approach, this bottling will no longer come with an outer tube or carton.
70cl
ABV 57.40%
Net weight: 1.6kg
Tasting Notes
Nose: Notes of soft peat smoke, leather-bound books and sticky toffee pudding are present on the nose.
Palate: The familiar rich and dirty character of our Kilkerran 8 year old sherry series is clear to taste. We also get thick date syrup, blackcurrants, cherries, redcurrants and a maritime coastal taste.
Finish: As the whisky develops, there are notes of ashy medicinal smoke, ginger and chocolate oranges.
Glengyle Distillery
Kilkerran Single Malt is 100% made in Campbeltown, from barley to bottle at Mitchell’s Glengyle Distillery. Re-opened in 2004 after originally operating from 1872-1925, Mitchell’s Glengyle is under the ownership of Mr Hedley Wright, chairman of Springbank Distillery and descendant of Glengyle’s founder William Mitchell.
Producing Kilkerran Single Malt
Hear from Gavin McLachlan about the production of the Kilkerran Single Malt