31/08/2025
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A top up of our usual suspects along with a welcome return of our Springbank 8 Local Barley. Also............NEW TO THIS EVER SHRINKING SHELF......
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A new 5yo bottling, the Springbank 100 Proof from Springbank Distillery.
100% Bourbon
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A bright and vibrant start to this dram, there are notes of green apples, gorse bush, wine gums, and a mineral note.
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The palate is well balanced with a touch of peat smoke, and sweet notes of icing sugar and white chocolate. Notes of tomato plant, sunflower seeds and linseed oil develop.
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The finish brings notes of honey and gooseberries.
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Part of the limited core range, the Kilkerran 8 year old cask strength is released annually, either as a one or two part release. Previous releases have included full maturations in Bourbon, Port and Sherry, with the latest releases fully matured in Bourbon. 2025 Release
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A typically zesty introduction to this dram, there are notes of key lime pie, apple jelly, honey and vanilla.
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There is a creaminess on the palate, with notes of banoffee pie, vanilla custard and panna cotta.
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Sea salt and brine notes emerge in the finish, along with a gorse note.
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The Kilkerran 16 was a welcome addition to the core range in 2020, and continues to be released annually. With each annual release the maturation can vary slightly, giving a fresh take on the 16 year old with each year. 2025 Release.
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Notes of prunes, marzipan and orange-infused chocolate introduce this dram.
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Vibrant and complex on the palate, there are notes of maraschino cherry syrup, liquorice, dates and star anise. Gentle peat smoke emerges, along with a hint of cinnamon toast.
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Sea salt in the finish, with notes of hazelnuts, mint and morello cherries.
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The Local Barley is an annual release made from barley grown in or around Campbeltown. Each year a local farmer is commissioned to grow barley on our behalf to continue producing this βgrain to glassβ limited edition.
Different farms, barley varieties, cask maturations and length of time the whisky spends in the casks from one batch to the next allow customers a unique tasting experience every time.
50% Bourbon, 50.0% Sherry
Farm: High Ranachan
Barley Variety: Bere
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Notes of cracked black pepper, cigar box and sage on the nose introduces this yearβs Local Barley.
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There are notes of shortbread and salted caramel on the palate, along with a herbal, basil note.
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A long, sweet finish with notes of toffee standing out.
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