Kilkerran 8 Years (2024) Batch 10
Kilkerran is known for its raw, honest whiskies - and this 8-years Batch 10 is no exception. At a whopping 57.4% ABV, it packs quite a punch, but behind the strength lies a sophisticated blend of smoke, spice and sweetness.
The panel
Mean 82.5 · spread 1
Value for money 4/5
- Distillery
- Glengyle
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Campbeltown
- Country
- Scotland
- Age
- 8 years
- Strength
- 57.4% ABV
- Character
- peaty
Tasting
Nose
The first impression? Herbal spice meets a pinch of curcuma - exotic, but not overpowering. There is also a slight hint of peat smoke, which combines elegantly with blossom honey. But then it comes: a bacony undertone with an almost medicinal note, reminiscent of bath concentrate with spruce needles. Sounds wild? It is - but in a really good way!
Palate
Sweet red fruits open the game, but a decent volume of smoke is quickly added. The whisky is oily, full-bodied and has an astringent dryness that creates tension. Brown sugar rounds off the whole and lends a pleasant sweetness that blends wonderfully into the overall picture.
Finish
Clearly earthy, with a dry, almost dusty smokiness reminiscent of a BBQ that has gone out. A finish with character that doesn't disappear too quickly.
Verdicts
Marcel
This Kilkerran 2024 Batch 10 is a spirited dram that really delights with its smoky spice and sweet fruit notes. The robust strength delivers plenty of drive without overshadowing the subtle nuances – a true Campbeltown classic to savor and admire.
Sascha
At 57.4% ABV, the Kilkerran 2024 Batch 10 presents itself as a complex, well-structured whisky that balances smoke, spice, and sweetness harmoniously. The earthy finish and astringent dryness provide a long-lasting finish, giving this Campbeltown whisky a particularly distinctive character.
What it is worth
No auction record for this distillery, so we cannot tell you what this bottle is worth. We would rather say that than guess.