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KILKERRAN SCOTLAND, CAMPBELTOWN GLENGYLE DISTILLERY: Home of Kilkerran Single Malt is an independent, family run distillery based in Campbeltown. The original Glengyle Distillery produced whisky between 1872-1925. In 2004, the distillery was reinstated by Mitchell’s Glengyle Ltd. This secured Campbeltown’s status as a whisky region. The name Kilkerran is derived from the Gaelic, “Ceann Loch Cille Chiarain” the name of the original settlement where Saint Kieran had his religious cell and Campbeltown now stands. Glengyle now produces a range of Kilkerran Single Malt whiskies, all natural in colour and non-chill filtered. Kilkerran 8yr Cask Strength Oloroso Cask 113.8PF / 750ML 100% Sherry casks. The nose begins with hints of leather and pipe tobacco, followed by notes of sponge cake, vanilla pods and clotted cream combining with some citrus and fruits. The palate has sweetness from Sherry casks. The light peat is apparent on the finish, along with an earthy dunnage note followed by an herbal grassy note, marzipan, and grape peel. Kilkerran 8yr Bourbon Cask Matured 111.6PF / 750ML The aroma from the lightly peated barley is apparent and green apples are also present, becoming a feature of Kilkerran. There’s an earthiness and saltiness, exactly what you want to taste in a Campbeltown dram. This is combined with icing sugar and puff candy which gives a sweetness to the whisky, along with milk chocolate and walnut flavours. Kilkerran 8yr Sherry Cask Matured 115PF / 750ML Kilkerran Glengyle Distillery’s Cask Strength 8-year-old single malt Scotch is a lightly peated masterpiece full of decadence. Aged a minimum of 8 years in re-charred Oloroso sherry casks to a finished cask strength of 116.2% proof. This rare whiskey contains an undisclosed mash bill and features aromatic notes of sweet sherry and figs over layers of juicy dried grapes, roasted nuts, and caramel seasoned with spice. The palate is warmly hued with cherries, toasted spice, and hints of wet, earthy peat. Kilkerran 12yr Single Malt Scotch 92PF / 750ML 70% bourbon, 30% Sherry casks. Oak notes dominate, followed by toasted marshmallow and dried fruit, as well as cherries, marzipan, and a hint of peat on the nose. The palate has notes of orange peel, followed by vanilla, butterscotch, honeycomb, and digestive biscuits. A smooth finish with lemon meringue, plus oiliness and saltiness expected from a Campbeltown dram. Kilkerran 16yr Single Malt Scotch

92PF / 750ML 100% Bourbon casks. A delicate herbal, citrus nose opens to reveal brighter notes of orange peel and tart lemon meringue. A creamy, nutty aroma develops with a hint of pineapple. A fleeting briny component reminds you that this is a Campbeltown Single Malt. Layers of malt notes are present alongside soft dry peat smoke, herbs, black pepper and tones of sandalwood and beeswax. The finish has a dry, ashy peat smoke influence and coastal brine. Overall, a bright, complex whisky, not overly sweetened from the maturation. It is fragrant, and gently peated. Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch No 8 Single Malt 116.8PF / 750ML The Kilkerran heavily peated 2023 Batch 8 was release as part of the Peat in Progress series. This limited-edition whisky was matured in 90% ex-bourbon and 10% ex-sherry casks. There are lashings of peat smoke balanced with orchard fruits at a cask strength this really is a robust full flavoured dram. Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch No 9 Single Malt 118.4PF / 750ML Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 9 Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a remarkable expression from the Kilkerran line, renowned for its bold and robust peated character. This Batch 9 release continues the distillery’s tradition of crafting exceptional single malts that are both deeply flavorful and complex. Despite its strong peat influence, Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 9 maintains a balance with other flavor notes, ensuring that the whisky is not overwhelming but rather a harmonious blend of smoke, malt, and the distillery’s signature characteristics. The result is a whisky that is full-bodied and satisfying, with layers of flavor that reveal themselves with each sip.

How does location influence scotch? HIGHLANDS: It is difficult to

generalize a profile of style because of the vast area, but they tend to be full-bodied and flavored with less peat and more malt taste. LOWLANDS: This area is in the south on the English Border. The style is lighter, fruitier and dryer.

ISLAY: The Islay is famous for its peaty, salty, iodine-like style. CAMPBLETOWN: These few malts are slightly peated and smokier than the flavors of the Highlands. SPEYSIDE: Once considered part of the Highlands, is known for producing sweet whiskies, with mellow notes and fruity flavors.

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