Kilkerran’s name is derived from the Gaelic name for Campbelltown “Cille Chiarain”. It is the experimental arm of the of the most important whiskies produced in Campbelltown: Springbank, Hazelburn and Longrow. beginning with a low peat version they are now crafting peated whisky one batch at a time. This is Batch No. 1 and just arrived. Come taste the latest “Work In Progress”
Come join us at the shop and see what’s new in the world of Scotch!
We love Scotch. It’s great for cocktails and on it’s own. The diversity of the landscape and ingredients available in certain regions make for a different experience with every Scotch you try. For today’s line up we are featuring:
Kilkerran Heavily Peated has been matured in of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, adding a fruity, sweet character alongside the savoury peat centre. The nose is full of fresh apple, strawberry and boiled sweet aromas, with an undercurrent of wood-smoke and toasted marshmallows. The palate offers notes of buttery popcorn, brown sugar, freshly-baked pastry and peppermint creams, before developing into vanilla, butter, toasted oats and sea-salt that linger in the finish.