Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 3

Description

Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 3

Age: No specific age statement (NAS)
Base Ingredients: 100% malted barley
Producer: Glengyle Distillery, Campbeltown, Scotland
Cask Type: 80% ex-bourbon casks and 20% ex-sherry casks
ABV: 59.7%

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: The aroma starts with a big lactic note, featuring lemon yoghurt and buttermilk, accompanied by stewed peaches, pears, and vanilla. There’s also a touch of sooty peat, earthy sourness, espresso beans, and hints of salted caramel and roasted pecans.
• Palate: The taste is bold with an initial alcoholic kick, leading to roasted malt, deep smoky notes, dry ashes, and cocoa powder. You’ll also find flavors of coffee, salted caramel, fruit compote, plain oak, black peppercorns, and dried nuts.
• Finish: The finish is very long, with lingering notes of wood smoke, lemon peel, salt, and a slight metallic note.

Released in April 2020, Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 3 is part of the “Peat in Progress” series, showcasing the robust and smoky character typical of Campbeltown whiskies. This batch, half a year older than its predecessor, is bottled at cask strength and has garnered praise for its bold yet balanced profile, making it a great choice for peat enthusiasts.