Kilkerran Sherry Cask 8 Years 57.4%

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-whiskybase rating: 87.79/100

-Product Description-

Category: Single Malt Distillery: Glengyle Bottler: Distillery Bottling Bottling Series: Cask Strength Bottled: August 2024 Cask Type: Oloroso Sherry Cask Number: Batch #10
Strength: 57.4%
Size: 700ml
Barcode: 610854007652

-evaluation-

This whisky is a notable release from Glengyle Distillery in Campbeltown. Bottled at 57.4% ABV, it is characterised by the distillery's unique character and the influence of sherry casks.

Aroma and taste: Nose
It combines a strong sherry influence with soft peat and a distinctive aroma known as "Campbeltown funk" - mango, tangerine, papaya, gunny sack and tobacco.

・Palate
Flavors of tobacco, mint leaves, earthy peat, fennel, thyme, blackcurrant, fudge and dried apricots emerge, although there's also a touch of sulphur, which is sometimes found in sherry-cask-aged Kilkerrans.

・Aftertaste (Finish)
Sweet grain aromas, a slight rubbery note and a long-lasting honey taste.

Character The sherry influence is clear but not so much that it overshadows the distillery's own character, and the distinctive earthy, smoky character of the base spirit is clearly apparent.

Opinions on this release seem to be split widely based on personal preference. Some reviewers feel it has a complex character and is weaker in body than previous releases. On the other hand, others praise its complex flavors and find it unique and distinctive.
Despite mixed reviews, the release version of Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength is extremely popular and tends to sell out quickly, with global shortages already occurring as of March 2025.

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