Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 9 59.2% (70cl)

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Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 9 marks a significant milestone as this expression transitions from a developmental whisky to a fully established core range product, now released twice per year with a refreshed label design. Bottled at cask strength 59.2% ABV and produced with a mix of 90% bourbon and 10% sherry casks, this heavily peated Campbeltown single malt offers an intense yet refined drinking experience. The batch number is highlighted on the back label, making each release a unique snapshot of the distillery's heavily peated production.

Why You'll Love It

This is heavily peated Campbeltown whisky at cask strength, offering an intense yet surprisingly creamy and approachable character. Despite the high peat levels, Batch 9 showcases remarkable balance with sweet, biscuity notes of freshly baked shortbread, cream soda, and banana loaf complementing the peat smoke. The cask strength bottling at 59.2% ABV delivers full flavour intensity while the bourbon-dominant maturation (90% bourbon, 10% sherry) creates a creamy, vanilla-forward profile. This is perfect for peat enthusiasts who appreciate complexity and refinement alongside smoke. Distillery & Production Produced at Glengyle Distillery in Campbeltown, which was reopened in 2004 after being silent since 1925. The Kilkerran Heavily Peated expression uses heavily peated malted barley and is matured in a combination of 90% bourbon casks and 10% sherry casks. Bottled at natural cask strength of 59.2% ABV without chill filtration, preserving all the natural oils and flavours. Released twice annually as part of the core range.

Tasting Notes

The nose reveals freshly baked shortbread, cream soda, banana loaf, and coconut shavings introducing this heavily peated dram. The palate is creamy with vanilla notes carrying through, along with buttered digestive biscuits and custard creams. The peat smoke is present throughout but beautifully integrated with the sweet, creamy character. Perfect Serve Best enjoyed with water t