Kilkerran 08-year-old Cask Strength Batch #4

BrandKilkerranCask#Batch #4
SeriesCask StrengthVintagen/a
BottlerDistillery BottlingBottled2019
CasksRe-charred Oloroso Sherry CasksAge8yo
ABV57.1%Non-Cillfilteredyes
Whiskybase ID142026Natural coloryes
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Remarks:
a real hammer this 8 year old. One of the best young whisky I’ve tried so far. It looks much more mature and older than 8 years. Delicious

Overall I rate this Whisky 91/100 points

  • Nose: 91/100 points
    strong sherry notes from dried fruits, plums, raisins. The whole paired with a subtle smoky note, the high alcohol content is barely noticeable here. There are spicy notes, some oak, definitely smells older than 8 years, a touch of furniture polish comes through, then herbs later. If you hold your nose deep in the glass and inhale vigorously, you can also feel the alcohol

  • Taste: 91/100 points
    spicy in the beginning paired with rather leathery aromas, then comes a little pepper and later slightly sweet with a hint of chocolate. Rather on the dry, spicy side which merges into the bitter. The alcohol is surprisingly well integrated here too

  • Finish: 91/100 points
    Sweet sherry-heavy finish with chocolate and lots of dried fruits and dark berries. The sweet aromas linger for a long time. Very salivary

Review written on 2021-03-19