Kilkerran 16 Year Old is a welcome addition to the core range, first introduced in 2020 and released annually with subtle variations in maturation that give each year's release a fresh perspective on this exceptional age statement. The 2025 release showcases the distillery's mastery of sherry cask maturation, with vibrant and complex flavours ranging from prunes and marzipan to maraschino cherry syrup and gentle peat smoke. This 16-year-old expression represents Campbeltown whisky at its most sophisticated, combining the region's characteristic oiliness with rich, fruity sherry influence.

Why You'll Love It

This is Campbeltown whisky at its most refined and complex. Kilkerran 16 Year Old offers a vibrant, multi-layered drinking experience with rich sherry influence balanced by gentle peat smoke and the characteristic Campbeltown oiliness. The annual release format means each bottling is slightly different, making it a collector's favourite and offering a unique snapshot of the distillery's maturation philosophy. With notes ranging from orange-infused chocolate to maraschino cherry syrup, dates, and star anise, this is a whisky that rewards contemplation and reveals new layers with each sip.

Distillery & Production

Produced at Glengyle Distillery in Campbeltown, which was reopened in 2004 after being silent since 1925. The Kilkerran name represents the rebirth of whisky making in this historic region. The 16 Year Old is aged for 16 years with varying cask compositions for each annual release, showcasing the distillery's approach to creating fresh interpretations of this age statement while maintaining the core Kilkerran character.

Tasting Notes

The nose reveals notes of prunes, marzipan, and orange-infused chocolate. Vibrant and complex on the palate with notes of maraschino cherry syrup, liquorice, dates, and star anise. Gentle peat smoke emerges along with a hint of cinnamon toast. The finish offers sea salt with notes of hazelnuts, mint, and morello cherries.

Perfect Serve

Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up the complex sherry and fruit notes. Perfect as a contemplative dram for special occasions or as a sophisticated after-dinner whisky. The complexity and depth make it ideal for slow sipping and exploration.

Spirit Type

Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 16 Years Old, Lightly Peated, 2025 Release

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