Kilkerran 16 Year Old | Glengyle
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A Mature Campbeltown Kilkerran
Produced at Glengyle Distillery in Campbeltown, Kilkerran 16 Year Old represents one of the oldest regular-age expressions released from the modern revival of the distillery. Matured in oak casks for at least sixteen years and bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration or added colouring, this release captures the oily texture, coastal complexity, and spirit-driven character that have established Kilkerran among the most respected modern Campbeltown whiskies.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Coastal salinity, orchard fruits, soft smoke, vanilla cream, citrus peel, malt biscuits, and polished oak.
- Palate: Rich and balanced with honeyed malt, dried fruits, maritime notes, gentle spice, toasted oak, and subtle earthy smoke.
- Finish: Long, warming, and lightly oily with lingering coastal minerality, spice, oak tannins, and soft peat influence.
Specifications
- Classification: Scotch Whisky
- Style: Single Malt
- Region: Campbeltown, Scotland
- Distillery: Glengyle Distillery
- Brand: Kilkerran
- Age: 16 Years
- ABV: 46%
- Cask Type: Oak Casks
- Colouring: Natural Colour
- Filtration: Non-Chill Filtered
- Volume: 700ml
- Presentation: Bottle Only
About the Distillery
Glengyle Distillery was revived by J & A Mitchell & Co. in the early 2000s, restoring whisky production to a historic Campbeltown site that had been silent for decades. Produced alongside Springbank in one of Scotland’s most respected whisky regions, Kilkerran has become widely admired for its traditional production methods, lightly smoky character, and distinctly old-style Campbeltown profile.
About the Bottling
Kilkerran 16 Year Old is considered a more mature and structured counterpart within the core Kilkerran range, offering additional depth and oak integration compared to younger releases. As demand for traditionally produced Campbeltown whisky continues to rise globally, older Kilkerran expressions have become increasingly difficult to source in consistent quantities.
Archive Notes
Please review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, or glass may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.
Natural variation in fill level and label condition can occur in collectible whisky and forms part of the character of mature releases.
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Privately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. Availability is finite and unlikely to be repeated once sold.
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Campbeltown, Scotland
Maritime. Oily. Unmistakably character-driven.
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