The Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength is a powerhouse single malt from Glengyle Distillery, offering a bold and unfiltered taste of Campbeltown whisky. Bottled at 57.7% ABV, this limited-edition expression is entirely matured in refill bourbon casks, delivering a perfect balance of vanilla sweetness, citrus brightness, and Campbeltown’s signature maritime influence.
Maturation & Cask Influence
- Cask Type: 100% refill bourbon casks, allowing the distillery’s spirit character to shine while adding layers of vanilla, honey, and gentle oak spice.
- Age: 8 Years – a youthful yet mature profile, packed with complexity and texture.
- Bottling Strength: 57.7% ABV, non-chill filtered, natural colour.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Fresh and vibrant with lemon zest, green apple, and creamy vanilla. Hints of coconut shavings, toasted oak, and light honey mingle with a touch of Campbeltown’s characteristic minerality and gentle smoke.
Palate: A rich, oily mouthfeel leads into flavors of butterscotch, vanilla fudge, and almond pastry, followed by waves of peppery spice, sea spray, and a subtle grassy earthiness. The bourbon cask influence shines with soft baking spices, caramel, and citrus peel.
Finish: Long and warming, with lingering charred oak, salted caramel, and a touch of white pepper, gradually fading into a delicate wisp of Campbeltown smoke.
Whether enjoyed neat for full intensity or with a splash of water to unlock hidden layers, Kilkerran 8-Year-Old Cask Strength Bourbon Cask is a must-try for lovers of robust, complex, and coastal-influenced whiskies. A true testament to the craft of Glengyle Distillery.