Kilkerran 17 Year Old 2007 Single Cask 20th Anniversary Limited Edition

Description

The Kilkerran 17 Year Old 2007 Single Cask 20th Anniversary bottling, matured in a refill sherry hogshead, generally presents a complex and harmonious profile, balancing the refill sherry influence with the distillery’s characteristic Campbeltown spirit.

Here is a summary of the common tasting notes from various sources:

Nose

Fruity & Sweet: Elegant aromas of dried fruits (raisins, prunes), sherry sweetness, raspberry jelly, and red grape juice.

Earthy & Malty: Damp leather, crushed coriander seeds, muddy earth, vanilla, caramel, fudge, and maltiness.

Spice & Complexity: Hints of warm spice, subtle oak, and a bit of a “musty, dunnage warehouse” funk.

Campbeltown Character: Hints of maritime salinity/sea salt and subtle, earthy peat smoke.

Palate

Mouthfeel & Texture: Often described as having a velvety sherry depth, runny honey/toffee sauce consistency, or a nice, silky mouthfeel.

Rich & Sweet: Dark chocolate, toasted almonds, fudge brownies, vanilla wafers, bourbon biscuits, and roasted nuts.

Fruity Notes: Dark berries, stewed fruits, blackcurrants, boozy cherries, and raspberry jaffa cakes.

Spice & Earth: Baking spices, black pepper, cinder toffee, and a gentle oak influence.

Campbeltown & Peat: Earthy peat smoke, coastal brine, and a characteristic touch of sea salt.

Finish

Length & Warmth: Long, warming, and satisfying.

Lingering Flavours: Persistent sherry sweetness, oak spice, dried fruit, gentle Campbeltown smoke/whisper of smokiness, and a touch of dry oak or spent coffee grounds.

The Kilkerran 17 Year Old 2007 Single Cask 20th Anniversary bottling is a celebration of the Glengyle Distillery’s 20th anniversary.