Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 12 is a 2025 release from the glengyle distillery in campbeltown, offering a cask strength experience at 58.4% abv. this heavily peated single malt is matured in a blend of 90% bourbon and 10% sherry casks, creating a profile that balances peat smoke with tropical fruit notes like pineapple and mango. known for its oily campbeltown style and savoury undertones, this non-chill filtered and naturally coloured whisky is noted by enthusiasts for its complexity.

Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 12 Tasting Notes

Nose: Creamy, with butterscotch and vanilla, evolving into earthy smoke, toasted cereal, and brighter notes of pineapple and lemon.
Palate: Oily and viscous, featuring honeyed malt, a distinct savoury "Iberico ham" quality, and tropical fruit notes (passionfruit, mango), anchored by mineral soot.
Finish: Long, warming, and smoky, balanced with honeycomb and herbal mint.

Why Choose Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 12?

Choosing Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 12 is a savvy move for any peat lover because it is widely considered the most refined and "complete" release in the series to date. While earlier batches focused on raw, sooty intensity, Batch 12 masterfully balances its high 58.4% ABV and 45 PPM smoke with an unexpected explosion of vibrant tropical fruits like grilled pineapple and mango. This combination of classic Campbeltown oily "funk," savory Iberico ham notes, and bright sweetness makes it an exceptional value-for-money bottle that punches well above its price point in both complexity and craftsmanship.

What Makes the Glengyle Distillery Unique?

Founded in 1872 and revived in 2004, Glengyle Distillery is one of only three operating distilleries in Campbeltown. Owned by the same family as Springbank, it produces Kilkerran single malts entirely on site using traditional methods. Every release reflects the region’s maritime influence and dedication to craft, preserving Campbeltown’s proud whisky-making heritage with each cask.