OO Kilkerran 8 YO Cask Strength 2026

Produced at Glengyle Distillery, Kilkerran is a celebrated Campbeltown single malt known for its traditional production methods, lightly peated character and distinctive oily texture.The 2026 Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength is part of the distillery's limited annual release series. While previous editions have explored bourbon, sherry and Port maturation, this expression focuses entirely on bourbon casks, highlighting the spirit's natural fruitiness, creamy sweetness and delicate smoke.
Cask & Maturation
Matured for eight years exclusively in bourbon casks, this expression showcases Kilkerran's distinctive distillery character without the influence of sherry or wine maturation.
- 100% Bourbon Cask Maturation: Develops creamy vanilla, rich butterscotch, caramel and soft toasted oak.
- Eight Years of Ageing: Allows fresh orchard fruit, delicate spice and subtle peat smoke to integrate with the oak.
- Natural Presentation: Bottled without chill filtration or added colouring, preserving its natural texture and flavour.

Tasting Notes
Nose: Rich butterscotch and custard creams mingle with apple butter, white miso, delicate sponge cake and sweet poached pears.
Palate: Creamy shortbread and smooth caramel chocolate develop into fresh gooseberries, white grapes, cigar box smoke and fragrant sandalwood.
Finish: Warming green peppercorn spice and refreshing honeydew melon linger alongside a delicate, ashy smokiness.