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Kilkerran Whisky Heavily Peated Batch 10

Compared to its predecessors (such as Batch 8 or 9), Batch 10 seems slightly more focused on the bourbon side. While Batch 9 was somewhat “darker” and fruitier due to a higher proportion of sherry casks, Batch 10 returns to the pure, bright energy that Kilkerran fans love so much.

Kilkerran Heavily Peated Batch 10 is not a whisky for beginners looking for gentle caresses. It is honest, powerful, and perfectly embodies the “industrial chic” of Campbeltown.

Date: 9/18/2017

Bottles:

Kilkerran 12

Bunnahabhain Toiteach

Benromach 10

The GlenDronach 12

For a while now we’ve been treating ourselves for top shelf single malts. This round we decided to purposely scale it back to the everyday scotch. The purpose was to illustrate what goodness you can buy without breaking the bank. All of these whiskies ranged from $60-80, and we found joy in every bottle.

Kilkerran 12

A stellar Campbeltown whisky. Salty and complicated, sweet and delightful. This was the unexpected crowd pleaser. Buy this bottle for the experienced scotch lover.

Bunnahabhain Toiteach

The great divider on this round. Islay and peat. Unapologetically peated, which is unusual for Bunnahabhain, as they tend to lean to “barely noticeable peat, if any at all”. Could be confused for a Lagavulin.

“Barnyard.” - @cyle

Benromach 10

I have a soft spot for this tiny Speyside distillery, but this one wasn’t up to snuff. I anticpated an oily one, but it was rather oaky and overpowering. Felt a bit like a rye whisky. Not bad, but just not great.

“Like chewing on a log.” - @spintheblackcircles​

The GlenDronach 12