Kilkerran 8 Port Cask (2022) - 57.9%
From the Kilkerran website Kilkerran Single Malt is produced at the historic Campbeltown distillery, Glengyle, originally founded by the Mitchell family and owned by the J&A Mitchell group since its re-build and resumption of production in 2004. Part of our limited core range, our Kilkerran 8 year old cask strength is released annually, either as a one or two part release. Previous releases have included full maturations in Bourbon, Port and Sherry, with the latest releases fully matured in Bourbon. This example was from the 2022 batch release Tasting notes Appearance: Tawny gold in colour, forms a thin line which beads before falling as thick legs Nose: Mixed red berry jam, stewed plums, smoked meats, tobacco leaf, dunnage warehouse floors, garage mechanics oily rags and a hint of struck match Palate: Medium bodied with a touch of waxiness. Forest fruit compote, ripe plums, tobacco leaf, dark chocolate, slightly tannic oak, coastal brine, chilli and cracked black peppe...
