12-year-old Kilkerran single malt from Campbeltown's Glengyle Distillery, which reopened back in 2004. The Kilkerran 12 Year Old is lightly peated and non-chill filtered, and has been matured in a classic combination of bourbon casks sherry casks.
Oak notes are dominant, followed by toasted marshmallows and dried fruit pudding, as well as cherries, marzipan and a hint of peat.
Initially fruity with citrus notes and orange peel, after this: vanilla, butterscotch, honeycomb and digestive biscuits can all be tasted and enjoyed.
Velvet and smooth with lemon meringue, to conclude, there’s an oiliness and a saltiness that you’d expect from a Campbeltown dram.
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A well balanced malt with typical Campbeltown saltiness but with a lovely whiff of smokiness, excellent value
Good stuff, this. Described as lightly peated but the peat certainly punches above its weight. Makes way for the citrus but stays long enough to enjoy without overstating itself. Excellent value for money. Would recommend to anyone who likes their malt peated.
This is easily one of, if not the best whisky I’ve drunk this year, and at £36 a pop that is serious bang for buck. This whisky isn’t just a great affordable, “available” whisky, it more than holds its own against any whisky full stop. Tasting is citrus, lots of fresh lemon on nose and palate becoming beautifully sour through the finish. There’s some hay, espresso beans and cherries (glacé) on the nose, with savoury cereals on the palate. There’s also a slight salinity on the palate, becoming more accented through the finish. All of this is complimented by perfectly balanced peat. This whisky really is sublime. If you are new to whisky and have tried the standards, Glenfiddich, Glenmorangie, HP 12, laga 16 etc., this will really take your experience to another level. Cannot recommend more highly.
My first Campbeltown whisky taken in Campbeltown for my wedding anniversary. Superb. Helen Finnie
Tried it at the sun inn Bonnyrigg just outside Edinburgh on recommendation wow I’m hooked and desperate to locate a bottle more soon please
