CAMPBELTOWN
Kilkerran 12 Year Old
Campbeltown Single Malt
Perfect for Campbeltown whisky enthusiasts looking for a lightly peated single malt with citrus freshness, oily texture and traditional character.
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Campbeltown, Scotland
Kilkerran 12 Year Old is the signature core expression from Glengyle Distillery, one of Campbeltown’s newest whisky producers and a sister operation to Springbank Distillery. Established in 2004, Glengyle brought whisky production back to Campbeltown after a lengthy absence, using traditional methods to create a spirit with a strong sense of place.
This 12-year-old single malt showcases the distinctive Kilkerran style: lightly peated, oily in texture and layered with citrus, malt sweetness and subtle maritime character. Matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, the whisky balances fresh fruit and vanilla notes from American oak with deeper richness from sherry-seasoned wood.
Bottled at 46% ABV, Kilkerran 12 Year Old is presented without chill filtration and with no added colouring, allowing the whisky’s natural texture and flavour profile to remain intact.
A favourite among Campbeltown whisky enthusiasts, Kilkerran 12 Year Old offers an authentic alternative to the more established names of the region, combining traditional production techniques with a modern appreciation for quality and character.
Colour
Golden
Nose
Sweet and inviting, with notes of pear drops, Turkish delight and marzipan alongside citrus, vanilla and gentle peat smoke.
Palate
Fresh and zesty, developing flavours of lemon cheesecake, sticky toffee sweetness and peppery spice with a characteristic oily Campbeltown texture. Gentle peat smoke and savoury notes emerge alongside the sweetness.
Finish
Medium to long, with lingering peat smoke, citrus sweetness, butterscotch and warming spice.
Kilkerran (Glengyle)
Founded 1872
The Glengyle distillery can trace its roots back to the heydays of Campbeltown and 1872. Like so many in the town, the distillery closed in the 1920s and the builds were used for a variety of purposes. It was only in 2000 when Hedley Wright, when faced with Campbeltown losing its regional status with the Scotch Whisky Association, bought what remained of the distillery to ensure there were 3 distilleries in the town. The first spirit ran in 2004, from stills acquired from the closed Ben Wyvis distillery. Enthusiasts were able to follow its development via the Work in Progress range, bottling under the name of Kilkerran. Since these early days, the distillery has gone from strength to strength, manned on a part-time basis by the Springbank team. A heavily peated range was recently added to the staple 12 year old, 8 cask strength offerings and the debut of the 16 year old. Due to the small production and high demand, Kilkerran is an increasingly sought-after distillery.
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