Glengyle Distillery Kilkerran Work in Progress 7 Sherry Wood 11 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

From the Campbeltown-based Glengyle distillery, this their 7th Work In Progress is matured in Sherry wood. Clean, attractive and nicely integrated aromas redolent of dried fruits (pear, apple, fig) plus cocoa and later aeration adding wool shed / lanolin to the mix. Solid concentration with gentle pepper and marzipan flavours followed by a subtle puff of peat on the finish. Hints of gingerbread and hazelnut in the fade. Kilkerran is invariably tasty - this doesn't disappoint! 46% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... Distilled in 2004, this 11 year old sherry cask-matured expression from Glengyle in Campbeltown is one of two final releases under the Work in Progress banner. 6,000 bottles have been released. Fragrant wood fires, fruity old leather, damp tweed, sherry, malt, and autumn berries on the nose. The palate is oily, rich, and rounded, with zesty spice, then peaches in syrup and sweet smokiness. The spices persist. The finish is long and warming with chili, licorice, and worn leather. 88 points - whiskyadvocate.com