Official tasting notes
Nose: Notes of sweet confectionery introduce this dram, with turkish delight, pear drops and marzipan apparent on the nose. There are hints of subtle peat smoke, like toasted marshmallows by a campfire.
Palate: Initially zesty with citrus notes of lemon cheesecake and an oiliness typical of a Campbeltown whisky. Peat smoke, leather bound books and peppery, spicy notes develop over time, along with sweet sticky toffee pudding.
Finish: The peat smoke carries through to the finish in campfire embers, with sweet hints of pecan pie and butterscotch.
Kilkerran 2025 Release 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 700ml 46%
$139.00
From Glengyle distillery, the sister distillery to Campbeltown’s one and only – Springbank.
Details
700ml: 46% alc
Age: 12 Years
Region: Campbeltown
Cask type: Ex-Bourbon, Ex Sherry
Bottler: Glengyle distillery
Release Date: 2025
Description
This 12-year-old Kilkerran single malt represents Glengyle distillery’s first core expression, carefully matured in 70% bourbon casks and 30% sherry casks. Following traditional Springbank methods, this whisky remains non-chill-filtered with no added colouring, preserving its natural character.
Double distilled using traditional Scottish techniques, this expression features lightly-peated malt at approximately 12-15ppm. Kilkerran 12 Year Old delivers an exceptional introduction to the range, offering vibrant citrus notes and a rich, oily palate that whisky enthusiasts appreciate.
Understanding the Kilkerran Name
The ‘Kilkerran’ name was chosen for two important reasons. Firstly, the name ‘Glengyle’ was already trademarked for an existing blended Highland malt, preventing Mitchell’s Glengyle Ltd from securing those naming rights.
More significantly, Glengyle Ltd takes immense pride in continuing Campbeltown’s celebrated distilling heritage, with the chosen name reflecting this deep regional connection. ‘Kilkerran’ derives from the Gaelic phrase ‘Ceann Loch Cille Chiarain’, referencing the original settlement established by Saint Kerran, whose religious cell occupied the site where Campbeltown stands today.
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