Kilkerran 12 (2025)

Kilkerran 12 is lightly peated (15 ppm), non-chill filtered, and matured in a combination of 70% bourbon and 30% sherry casks.

Roughly translated, Kilkerran is Scots Gaelic for “head of the lake of Saint Kieran’s cell.” 

Nose: Notes of sweet confectionery introduce this dram, with Turkish delight, pear drops and marzipan apparent on the nose. There are hints of subtle peat smoke, like toasted marshmallows by a campfire.

Palate: Initially zesty with citrus notes of lemon cheesecake and an oiliness typical of a Campbeltown whisky. Peat smoke, leather-bound books and peppery, spicy notes develop over time, along with sweet, sticky toffee pudding.

Finish: The peat smoke carries through to the finish in campfire embers, with sweet hints of pecan pie and butterscotch.