Cabernet Sauvignon 53%, Merlot 24%, Petit Verdot 23%.Ben Sichel’s efforts towards minimal intervention and biodynamics have allowed the vineyard to reach a level of balance such that fertilisers are no longer needed. The vineyard could roll with the punches of the growing season, yielding wonderful, healthy fruit. Half the grand vin is raised in amphorae, giving the tannins a creamy, silky texture. Spring frost reduced the yield to 29hl/ha, but this is a smooth, rounded, complete wine with no weaknesses, with seductive blackcurrant-jam and juicy-cherry notes. Petit Verdot’s rugged edge is softened by the amphorae while still giving the necessary backbone.Our score: 16/20Berry Bros. & Rudd
Отзывы описывают Kilkerran Heavily Peated как дымный, торфяной виски с нотами карамели, солода, специй и кожи, при этом мнения о批次 разнятся — от «надёжного» до «бывали и получше».
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В носовых описаниях чаще всего фигурируют дым и торф, причём торф описывается скорее как землистый, «залипающий», нежели лекарственный, а дым — как угольный и барбекюшный, с нотками копчёного бекона. Дополнительно упоминаются карамель, солод, орехи, тёмные фрукты, кожа, тёмный шоколад, какао, специи, ваниль и сливочное печенье. Во вкусе отмечают маслянистость, специи, перец, соль, дым, копчёную ветчину, серу, пепел, орехи, мёд, дыню и оттенки сладости; встречается и описание «лёгкий, не маслянистый». Финиш в основном средний или длинный, тёплый, со специями, дымом, кожей, солью, имбирём, цитрусовыми и терпкими фруктами, иногда с переходом от агрессивной дымности к сладости и гладкости.
Часть отзывов подчёркивает надёжность и качество, сопоставимое с предыдущими партиями, а также отсутствие карамельных нот как редкую особенность; отдельно отмечается баланс при высокой крепости и сливочно-карамельная нота. В то же время есть указания, что бывали и лучшие партии, а также предпочтение отдаётся другим релизам (12 или 8 CS). Один отзыв называет виски «приличным» и достойным покупки бутылки по разумной цене, другой — «сырым, бочково-дымным» с хорошим соотношением цены и качества.
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eddi14Expert Senior8729 aug 2026 6:40 am
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
dram-drinkerConnoisseur8605 oct 2026 11:39 pm
Quite OK
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
86
Nuts, dark fruits, little leather, little smoke, dark chocolate, cocoa, spices
Вкус
86
Oily, spicy, pepper, subtle sweetness, little smoky, leather, nuts
Финиш
85
Medium long, warm , spices, smoke, leather
WhiskyhibbyExpert Senior8111 jul 2026 10:00 pm
Colour - 20. -liquid gold Nose - 20 - Green Apple, ash, hint of alcohol Palate - 21 - Kumquat, bread, bubblegum Finish - 20 - long ash, green apple Total - 81
ArcherConnoisseur8819 jul 2026 10:57 am
Kilkerran Heavily Peated is simply reliable. Since Batch 7 (09/2022), the blend has been 90% ex-bourbon / 10% ex-sherry. And for good reason: a high proportion of bourbon casks simply benefits Kilkerran. This Batch #14 is in no way inferior in quality to its predecessors, but is unique in that it lacks caramel notes. This is a rare phenomenon for Kilkerran and is usually reserved for older bottlings.
KayMeertensConnoisseur8603 aug 2026 9:31 pm
Better than batch 13, not as schnappsy.
Old_SportExpert Junior8631 aug 2026 1:38 pm
86,5
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
86
Caramel, malt, light smoke, straw, hints of smoke, buttery cookies
Вкус
86
Salt, smoke, smoked ham, sulfur, pepper and ash
Финиш
87
Salt, ginger, hints of citrus, pepper, tart fruit
holborndrinkerConnoisseur8504 aug 2026 10:28 pm
A decent dram made for drinking and still available at a decent price - well worth picking a bottle up, rather than just trying it.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
84
Old leather boots that have recently walked through a farmer's field - the peat is more claggy than smoky or medicinal.
Вкус
85
The mouthfeel is good as there is a bit of body to it - the taste opens with a nutty, funky note with the alcohol providing a pleasant heat in the background - the peat seems to dance around the sides, but again more of an earthy note. A decent dram.
Финиш
85
Medium - I get a lingering nutty note (almost like fresh walnut), some sweetness and that gentle peat note.
HarjaaaMember Senior8701 sep 2026 8:13 pm
A very agressive smokey whisky, the smoke is more charcoal and barbeque smoke than the traditional peaty one. The whisky also have slme sweetness hiding underneath it and becemes quite smooth in the finish.
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
86
Strong notes of smoke, barbeque, smokey bacon and some charcoal.
Вкус
87
Notes of strong smoke, hints of honey, ham and some melon. It’s quite light and not so oily.
Финиш
88
A long finish that starts of with an agressive smokiness but than turns into something sweet and smoth, with some hints of smoke.
wisekyofcourseConnoisseur8620 sep 2026 3:14 pm
Heavy indeed, it's a real treat for the taste buds: Smoky, vanilla, spicy, malty nose reminiscent of summer stubble, buttery caramel, and macerated stewed fruit. Smoky mouthfeel, with hints of smoked bacon and peppery spices. The finish is marked by spices, candied lemon, a touch of acidity, and iodine. A maritime, grassy, caramelized dram, it really stings from beginning to end; I'd like to add a drop of water, but the macerated fruits don't make you forget the fire in your mouth!
IzzinoConnoisseur8917 aug 2026 9:28 pm
It's a nice, raw, barrel-smoked scotch. Quite spicy, with a reasonable price-performance ratio. Personally, I like the 12-pack the best out of all the batches.
MAXOESIConnoisseur8314 aug 2026 2:44 pm
There have been much better batches.
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
LakatosKEConnoisseur8823 sep 2026 10:01 pm
StuerziExpert Senior8822 jul 2026 9:32 pm
Whisky HamsterExpert Senior8821 jul 2026 2:00 pm
Who would've guessed a KK Heavily Peated gets a 88p. absolution from me. While earlier batches I got to try were never really bad they lacked a certain maturity, balance, and overall "stand-alone-"personality in my opinion. I always rather preferred the 12 or 8 CS in that regard - and I still do - but I can with this batch whole-heartily say that the balance is there reg. the high proof, a creamy caramel note accompanies a whisky that does not feel too young to have been bottled. If they now finally decide to stick an age to it as they did with the original WIP series resulting in the 12 yo, the possibilites are endless... XD Try if you were like me reg. previous bottles and judge for yourself!
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