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Kilkerran Work in Progress V Sherry

woody spicy
4.3
(1)€55Scotland, Single Malt

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Kilkerran comes from Glengyle. A Campbeltown distillery that fell silent for 80 years before the Mitchell family rebuilt it in 2004. The Work in Progress series let drinkers follow the new spirit as it matured. Year by year, toward a finished single malt. This fifth release leans on sherry casks. Expect cherry, dried fruit and a warm thread of nutmeg and spice. Caramel and vanilla round out the edges, with woody depth underneath. The distillery still malts its own barley on site and only runs a few months each year. That patient, small-batch approach shows in the glass.

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Kilkerran

Kilkerran Distillery, located in Campbeltown, Scotland, is a relatively young distillery. Established in 2004, Kilkerran has revived the whisky-making tradition in Campbeltown, a region renowned for its rich history in the whisky industry. Situated on the picturesque Kintyre Peninsula, Kilkerran Distillery draws inspiration from the region's coastal influences and peaty characteristics. The whiskies produced at Kilkerran exhibit a unique balance of maritime brininess, subtle smoke, and fruity sweetness. One interesting fact about Kilkerran Distillery is that it operates as a sister distillery to Glengyle Distillery. Glengyle Distillery was resurrected in 2004, and under the guidance of the Mitchell family, the same family behind the iconic Springbank Distillery, it was transformed into Kilkerran Distillery. This association adds to the distillery's rich heritage and expertise. Kilkerran whiskies offer a range of flavours that appeal to various palates. The core expression, Kilkerran 12 Year Old, showcases a harmonious blend of citrus notes, maltiness, gentle peat smoke, and hints of vanilla. The whiskies from Kilkerran often display complexity, depth, and a well-rounded character.

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About the Kilkerran Work in Progress V Sherry

Kilkerran Work in Progress V Sherry is a single malt Scotch whisky from Campbeltown, in the west of Scotland. It is made at the Glengyle distillery, which the Mitchell family rebuilt in 2004 after eight decades of silence. The spirit carries the Kilkerran name because the Glengyle label was already in use elsewhere. Kilkerran is the old name for the settlement that became Campbeltown. The distillery is unusual in handling everything on site, from traditional floor maltings to bottling. It runs for only about three months each year, which keeps every batch small and considered. The Work in Progress series followed the young spirit as it matured. Each release showed how the whisky was developing before the flagship 12 Year Old arrived. This fifth edition was matured in sherry casks, and the influence is clear from the first sip. Expect rich sherry character on the nose, with cherry and dried fruit leading the way. The palate brings caramel and vanilla, layered with nutmeg and gentle spice. A spicy, woody backbone gives the whisky structure and length. There is a touch of fresh fruit too, keeping it lively rather than heavy. Bottled at 46% and without chill filtration, Kilkerran Work in Progress V Sherry rewards slow drinking. Enjoy it neat to let the sherry-cask notes open up. A few drops of water can soften the spice if you prefer. Kilkerran has become a cult favourite among Campbeltown fans. Each Work in Progress bottling is now sought after by collectors. This is a fine way to taste the early character of one of Scotland's most respected revivals.