Glengyle

Founded: 2004
Current owner: Mitchell’s Glengyle Ltd.
Stills: 1 wash, 1 spirit
Capacity: ?? million litres per year
Location: Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute
Website: www.kilkerran.com

Notable Facts: Glengyle sells its whisky under the Kilkerran brand for legal reasons. The distillery history dates back to 1872, but there had not been any production since 1925. Several attempts to revive the distillery had failed before until the owners of Springbank reopened it in 2004.

Kilkerran Work In Progress 2012

September 10, 2012

The Springbank connection is undeniable here, and there is a lot to find in this malt. But this edition has a slight bitterness to it that puts it a notch below last year’s release. – Rating: 83/100

Kilkerran Work In Progress 2011

March 6, 2012

The Kilkerran successfully continues its path to maturity. At only seven years it is already remarkably ‘grown-up’. A perfect sipping dram. – Rating: 85/100

Kilkerran Work In Progress 2010

November 7, 2010

This malt is considerably lighter and more fragile than the rather robust 2009 release which it can’t quite match in my opinion. – Rating: 80/100

Kilkerran Work in Progress 2009

July 19, 2010

The youthful freshness is quite prominent, but at only five years this malt already has an amazing balance and complexity. – Rating: 83/100