Springbank Kilkerran 12yo Single Malt

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Whisky
Producer:
 
Springbank
Label Name:
 
Kilkerran 12yo Single Malt
Country:
 
Scotland, United Kingdom
Region:
 
Campbeltown
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
46%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Reported 93 points – Whisky Advocate; widely praised by critics and retailers since its core-release (2016+) for balance and Campbeltown character

Tasting Note
Lightly peated Campbeltown single malt: honeyed vanilla, citrus peel, marzipan and digestive-biscuit malt, with toasted marshmallow, coastal salinity and gentle smoky finish. Oily, medium-full mouthfeel with spice and lingering sea-salt smoke.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, smoked salmon, aged cheddar, beef brisket, chocolate tart. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, yakitori, Korean BBQ, char siu, spicy Sichuan beef.

Production Method
Floor-malted barley (malted at Springbank), double distilled at Glengyle, matured ~70% ex-bourbon and ~30% ex-sherry casks. Bottled 46% ABV, non‑chillfiltered, natural colour; small-batch Campbeltown production.

Vineyard Info
Produced at Mitchell’s Glengyle (Kilkerran), reopened 2004 by the Mitchell family (owners of Springbank). Family-run distillery using traditional methods and limited annual output.