Mitchell’s Glengyle Distillery re-opened in 2004, following closure in 1925. Mitchell’s Glengyle Ltd are very proud to be continuing and adding to the great Campbeltown Distilling tradition and the choice of name reflects that. Kilkerran is derived from the Gaelic ‘Ceann Loch Cille Chiarain’ which is the name of the original settlement where Saint Kerran had his religious cell and where Campbeltown now stands. Kilkerran is thought to be a suitable name for a new Campbeltown malt since it was unusual for the old Campbeltown distilleries to be called after a Glen, a custom more usually associated with the Speyside region.
The Kilkerran 12 Year Old has been matured in a combination of 70% ex-bourbon casks alongside 30% ex-sherry casks, resulting in a lightly peated yet oily dram.
Available in a 700ml bottle, at 46% abv. Natural Colour Non-Chill Filtered
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Notes of sweet confectionery introduce this dram, with turkish delight, pear drops and marzipan apparent on the nose. There are hints of subtle peat smoke, like toasted marshmallows by a campfire.
TASTE
Initially zesty with citrus notes of lemon cheesecake and an oiliness typical of a Campbeltown whisky. Peat smoke, leather bound books and peppery, spicy notes develop over time, along with sweet sticky toffee pudding.
FINISH
The peat smoke carries through to the finish in campfire embers, with sweet hints of pecan pie and butterscotch.
