Glengyle Distllers, Kilkerran 8 Year Old Bourbon 2026 Release 57.7% 70cl

Aged for 8 years in bourbon casks and bottled at cask strength, this 2026 release is a chance to experience Kilkerran in its purest form. Made by the Springbank team at Glengyle distillery in Campbeltown, Kilkerran is only produced for 3 months of the year.

Tasting Notes

Nose – Notes of butterscotch and custard creams lead, with apple butter and white miso. Cream sponge and poached pear sweetness follows.

Palate – There is a creaminess on the palate in notes of shortbread crust and smooth caramel chocolate, with notes of gooseberries, white grapes, cigar box smoke and sandalwood developing.

Finish – Hints of green peppercorn and honeydew melon emerge in the finish, alongside an ashy note.