Kilkerran 12 Year

Toasted marshmallows, dried fruit, cherries on the nose; vanilla, light smoke on the palate; oily and slightly salty finish

I’m going back to this again and again, its savory cheesy umami note is so unique and different. I really do like it a lot. Giving it a 5 to up its rating.

I give it a 5 because it’s just so unique and lovely. The scent is interesting, it’s salty and sweet, creamy, cheesy, and delicious. It’s not quite funky but it’s balanced and delicious. Peat and smoke are there but they are not in the forefront. As time goes, the creamy sweet dessert comes through. The taste is also complex and fun, I taste both sweet and salty, and elegantly peaty and meaty. I think this is a very delicious whisky to be enjoyed with a meal. For those who like meat dishes and creamy desserts, you can get both in the same bottle. Such unique flavor. Wonderful find!

Very springbank-y. Writing this note immediately after opening the bottle. Nosing: honey. Immediately some Campbeltown funk rise up. Old book, and a bit like the smell at the backstairs, a bit musty. Some smoky notes, maybe bonfire? And somehow it reminds me a glass of lemon tea in Hong Kong, flavoured with honey again. Some sweet nutty notes, maybe cashew, or macadamia? A light vanilla underneath. I am also getting a meaty broth in this dram. I’m getting some milk chocolate, a touch of mint and some marshmallow also. Tasting: quite oily, maybe a bit of lemon. Also some oaky notes. Finishing: not quite long, but a bit of citrusy. Some orange peels.

Well balanced. Light smoke,peat, light fruit (apricot, apple), vanilla, oak. Note to self: buy a bottle.

Wow. After having tasted this on year seven, the final stretch really brings it all together. Complex nose of wood lacquer, seaside rocks, green apple peel and fresh cut tall grass. No nose of the first fill bourbon cask, no vanilla or sweet scent. Perhaps a hint of pineapple. Medium body with a sharp bite, surprising punch for the abv. Very subtle fruit and very good authenticity of barley, light peat and very fresh smokiness. Incredible length and clarity with an elegant profile while providing a serious bite. Impressive. Smooth, but dry. Excellent