Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2018
- Distillery
- Kilkerran
- Region
- Campbeltown
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 58.4%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £199
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Chocolate, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Honey
- Description
- Matured in re-charred sherry casks and bottled at 58.4% ABV, this 8-year-old from Glengyle's Kilkerran brand was released for the distillery's 2018 Open Day. Campbeltown's funky, briny character shines through with rich sherry influence.
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Kilkerran 8 Year Old - Open Day 2018 is a 8-year-old single malt from Kilkerran (Campbeltown, Scotland), bottled at 58.4% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, chocolate, dried fruit, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Matured in re-charred sherry casks and bottled at 58.4% ABV, this 8-year-old from Glengyle's Kilkerran brand was released for the distillery's 2018 Open Day. Campbeltown's funky, briny character shines through with rich sherry influence.
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