The sister distillery to Springbank, Kilkerran was founded by William Mitchell in 1872, Originally named Glengyle, the distillery faced challenges during the early 20th century economic downturn, leading to closure in 1925. There were multiple atemps to reopen it when finally in early 2000’s, Mitchell's Glengyle Limited, led by Hedley Wright, revived the distillery and named it after the Gaelic name of Campbeltown region. Kilkerran 8 Year Old matured in 90% Bourbon, and 10% Sherry casks, and bottled at cask strength. Nose: The nose is slightly mineral, with peat smoke apparent from the outset and a malty, cereal note. Palate: Orchard fruits and the peat smoke becomes more prominent on the palate in notes of campfire embers. Finish: A long, sweet finish concludes this heavily peated dram. ---------------------------------- Product Type: Single Malt Whisky ABV: 57.5% - bottling date 24/01/2023 (23/10) Region: Campbeltown
