Kilkerran 8 year old cask strength is released annually, either as a one or two part release.
A staple of the Kilkerran line-up, this 8-year-old cask strength bottling (55.6% abv) is released once or twice a year as part of a small, carefully curated core selection.
Previous releases have included full maturations in Bourbon, Port and Sherry, with the latest releases fully matured in Bourbon.
Bottled at a robust 55.6% ABV, naturally presented and distilled using fully traditional methods, this limited edition continues the reputation of the Kilkerran 8-year-old series as one of the most eagerly anticipated annual releases from the region.
Nose: Notes of butterscotch and custard creams lead, with apple butter and white miso. Cream sponge and poached pear sweetness follows.
Palate: There is a creaminess on the palate in notes of shortbread crust and smooth caramel chocolate, with notes of gooseberries, white grapes, cigar box smoke and sandalwood developing.
Finish: Hints of green peppercorn and honeydew melon emerge in the finish, alongside an ashy note.