Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 14 Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL

Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 14 Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 58.3% ABV | 116.6 Proof | 700mL | Batch 14 | 2026 Release | Approx. 45 PPM | 90% Bourbon Casks & 10% Sherry Casks | Cask Strength | Heavily Peated

Process & Profile

Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 14 Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the fourteenth release in Kilkerran’s limited Heavily Peated series, produced at Mitchell’s Glengyle Distillery in Campbeltown, Scotland. Unlike Kilkerran’s typically lightly peated house style, the Heavily Peated series is produced at approximately 45 PPM and released at cask strength, giving the whisky a much more pronounced smoky character.

For Batch 14, the whisky is matured in a combination of 90% bourbon casks and 10% sherry casks before being bottled at a powerful 58.3% ABV (116.6 proof). The bourbon-heavy maturation emphasizes honeyed malt, citrus, buttery sweetness, and coastal character, while the smaller sherry component adds depth and richness without overpowering the distillery’s oily Campbeltown spirit.

The result is a distinctly savory and maritime peated Scotch, combining honeycomb and toasted grain with chargrilled seafood, smoky bacon, lemon shortbread, melon, and persistent peat smoke.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Honeycomb, wholemeal toast, chargrilled seafood, and smoky bacon.

• Palate: Peat smoke, lemon shortbread, savory ham, and fresh melon.

• Finish: Balanced and lingering with peat smoke, lemon zest, icing sugar, and a sweet, buttery mouthfeel.

What Makes It Special

• The 14th batch in Kilkerran’s limited Heavily Peated series.

• A 2026 release from Mitchell’s Glengyle Distillery in Campbeltown.

• Bottled at cask strength at 58.3% ABV (116.6 proof).

• Peated to approximately 45 PPM, significantly smokier than Kilkerran’s standard lightly peated expressions.

• Matured in 90% bourbon casks and 10% sherry casks.

• Bourbon-forward maturation highlights citrus, malt sweetness, honey, and buttery texture.

• Displays distinctive Campbeltown maritime and savory characteristics alongside substantial peat smoke.

• Official tasting notes include honeycomb, wholemeal toast, chargrilled seafood, smoky bacon, lemon shortbread, ham, melon, and lemon zest.

• Kilkerran Heavily Peated is released only twice per year, with cask composition and strength varying between batches.

• Produced at the historic Glengyle Distillery, home of Kilkerran Single Malt.

• A strong choice for drinkers seeking heavily peated Campbeltown Scotch, cask-strength whisky, or limited Kilkerran releases.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 14 neat first to experience its full cask-strength character. Allow the whisky several minutes in the glass so the initial peat smoke can settle and reveal honeycomb, toasted malt, citrus, melon, savory coastal notes, and buttery sweetness.

At 58.3% ABV, adding a small amount of water can be especially rewarding. Introduce water gradually to soften the alcohol intensity and bring forward additional lemon, malt sweetness, fruit, and coastal character while retaining the whisky’s substantial peat smoke.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 14 Single Malt Scotch Whisky?
   Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 14 is a limited-release Campbeltown single malt Scotch whisky produced at Mitchell’s Glengyle Distillery. It is peated to approximately 45 PPM, matured predominantly in bourbon casks, and bottled at cask strength.

2. What proof is Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 14 Single Malt Scotch Whisky?
   Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 14 is bottled at 58.3% ABV, equivalent to 116.6 proof.

3. What casks are used for Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 14 Single Malt Scotch Whisky?
   Batch 14 is matured in a combination of 90% bourbon casks and 10% sherry casks, giving the whisky a bourbon-forward profile with additional richness from the sherry component.

4. How peaty is Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 14 Single Malt Scotch Whisky?
   Kilkerran Heavily Peated is produced at approximately 45 PPM. It is considerably smokier than Kilkerran’s standard lightly peated single malt and combines its peat with citrus, honeyed malt, savory coastal notes, and a rich buttery texture.

5. Where can I buy Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 14 Single Malt Scotch Whisky?
   Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 14 Single Malt Scotch Whisky is available directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for Kilkerran, Campbeltown Scotch, heavily peated whisky, and limited-edition single malt releases.