Kilkerran Heavily Peated | Batch 14 2026 | 70cl 58.3%

Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 14 is a limited-release Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky produced at Glengyle Distillery and bottled in 2026 at a natural cask strength of 58.3% ABV.

While Kilkerran is generally associated with a more lightly peated house style, the Heavily Peated series explores a substantially smokier side of the distillery. The malt is peated to around 45 PPM, giving the whisky considerable intensity while retaining the oily texture, cereal character and coastal qualities closely associated with Kilkerran.

Batch 14 was matured in a combination of 90% bourbon casks and 10% sherry casks. The bourbon-led maturation provides a sweet and relatively direct backdrop for the peat, while the smaller sherry component adds further depth without dominating the distillery character.

Official tasting notes highlight honeycomb, wholemeal toast, chargrilled seafood and smoky bacon on the nose, followed by lemon shortbread, melon and savoury ham on the palate. Peat smoke, citrus and a sweet, buttery texture carry through the finish.

Presented without chill filtration or added colouring, Batch 14 is an appealing release for followers of Kilkerran and enthusiasts seeking robust, cask-strength Campbeltown whisky with a distinctly savoury edge.