Today, join us as we review the first two batches of Kilkerran 8 sherry. One things for sure...these are way too young! Join us on Patreon @ / topshelfwhisky
Awesome comparison guys. I missed out on both of these but I’ve never quite been able to get my head around Kilkerran anyway. “Golden Corral steak sauce” LOL 😂
The only Kilkerran which I have tried is the standard 12yo. I like it quite a lot, especially at it's price point (60€). We don't get any Cambeltown whisky in Finland (except for some bars) so I'm totally at the mercy of online retailers (currently wondering if I should buy Springbank 15yo 2022 at 180€). It's great to see you guys giving honest, critical reviews of whiskies that get sold-out and (over)hyped quickly. It's surprisingly rare sight to see.
Yeah, I’ve been lucky enough to try all the sherried KK8 year olds. The 56.9 is wonderfully funky. I bought a few. The 57.1 was forgettable for me. The latest 57.5 is really good (bottle currently open) as is the 2022’s 58.1. 👍🏻
The 56.9 really grew on me over time. Initially I liked the 57.1 better, but the funky notes on the 56.9 and the way it opened up over time gave it the lead for me. I might like the latest 58.1 best of the three though... Probably time for a side by side by side...
I have the 1st release 57.1 The first time I tried it, I really liked it. Afterwards it dropped off and I would agree with your tasting notes. At most, I would give it an 84-85. I won't be seeking other releases. Great review.
Nice review as usual gentlemen. You really should try the new Kilkerran 8 years old Bourbon cask (11/2022 at 55.8%) which is excellent and represents the core of this superb distillery (even if there is a slight decline in some of their products) ! Cheers
yup, I own both these bottles and I think as a whole the Kilkerran 8 CS, or at least the sherry variants, got really hyped up for reasons beyond my understanding. I like both, would probably view both as being in the 85 to 87 range. I prefer the standard 12 to both. Also gentlemen...yay or nay on Longrow 21, 2020 edition at $400 ($428 after tax)? Bottle is being held for me for a few days and I'm trying to get some feedback on it. Tried the 2019 and thought it was good, just not $500 good. Generally heard better things about the 2020, plus I'll never find it cheaper. Cheers!
Awesome comparison guys. I missed out on both of these but I’ve never quite been able to get my head around Kilkerran anyway. “Golden Corral steak sauce” LOL 😂
The only Kilkerran which I have tried is the standard 12yo. I like it quite a lot, especially at it's price point (60€). We don't get any Cambeltown whisky in Finland (except for some bars) so I'm totally at the mercy of online retailers (currently wondering if I should buy Springbank 15yo 2022 at 180€). It's great to see you guys giving honest, critical reviews of whiskies that get sold-out and (over)hyped quickly. It's surprisingly rare sight to see.
Yeah, I’ve been lucky enough to try all the sherried KK8 year olds. The 56.9 is wonderfully funky. I bought a few. The 57.1 was forgettable for me. The latest 57.5 is really good (bottle currently open) as is the 2022’s 58.1. 👍🏻
The 56.9 really grew on me over time. Initially I liked the 57.1 better, but the funky notes on the 56.9 and the way it opened up over time gave it the lead for me. I might like the latest 58.1 best of the three though... Probably time for a side by side by side...
I liked the 57.1 the most, but both definitely need water to show their good sides
I have the 1st release 57.1 The first time I tried it, I really liked it. Afterwards it dropped off and I would agree with your tasting notes. At most, I would give it an 84-85. I won't be seeking other releases. Great review.
It makes a strong case for decanting & aeration.
I definitely got movie popcorn with butter on KK8.
Nice review as usual gentlemen. You really should try the new Kilkerran 8 years old Bourbon cask (11/2022 at 55.8%) which is excellent and represents the core of this superb distillery (even if there is a slight decline in some of their products) ! Cheers
yup, I own both these bottles and I think as a whole the Kilkerran 8 CS, or at least the sherry variants, got really hyped up for reasons beyond my understanding. I like both, would probably view both as being in the 85 to 87 range. I prefer the standard 12 to both. Also gentlemen...yay or nay on Longrow 21, 2020 edition at $400 ($428 after tax)? Bottle is being held for me for a few days and I'm trying to get some feedback on it. Tried the 2019 and thought it was good, just not $500 good. Generally heard better things about the 2020, plus I'll never find it cheaper. Cheers!
😂Kilkkeran is a great whisky… Not sure why you guys don’t like it?
One day you’ll stumble on a KK that you like… but not today 😂 I have an unopened recharred - perhaps I need to sell it if there is still value!