Kilkerran, 8YO Bourbon Cask (2026 Release) 57.7% 700ml
KILKERRAN,
8 YEAR OLD CASK STRENGTH (2026 Release)
Bourbon Cask Matured
57.7% ABV 700ml
Kilkerran Single Malt Whisky is produced in the 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.
The distillery has been producing its Kilkerran Single Malt since March 25th 2004 and has bottled a series of releases under the Work In Progress label over the past number of years.
Kilkerran Single Malt is a lightly peated, double distilled whisky, non-chill-filtered and has no added colouring.
Cask Maturation: Bourbon Cask
Tasting Notes
NOSE: Notes of butterscotch and custard creams lead, with apple butter and white miso. Cream sponge and poached pear sweetness follows.
PALATE: Creamy shortbread crust and smooth caramel chocolate, with notes of gooseberries, white grapes, cigar box smoke and sandalwood developing.
FINISH: Hints of green peppercorn and honeydew melon emerge in the finish, alongside an ashy note.