Kilkerran 12 | No Nonsense Whisky

[@Aqvavitae]

Thanks for the mention buddy. Love this dram. (As you know) I kinda remember the 2016 being a little more sherry rich, could just be my fudgy brain. Was this one an older Kilkerran? The newer, more recent batches seem to be more vanilla creme. Cheers Vin.

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

Sorry for the delay on this one, I’ve been trying to find out. It was part of the Dram Team subscription so I have them searching records

[@triplecap4307]

I've been to Kilkerran and have the 12 and the cask strength. Haven't tried either, except for the dram they gave us in the Cadenhead store after the tour! I have to get stuck in!

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

A side by side of the 12 vs the CS would be awesome!

[@WhiskyGeek]

Got given a bottle of this for my birthday, love a good Campbletown whisky and it sounds like this wont dissapoint. I like the understated presentation.

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

Get the cork popped and check it out!

[@WhiskyGeek]

@@NoNonsenseWhisky I've got a massive queue of whiskies to get around to! Have a few bottles I want to review before I polish them off - my whisky advent calendar videos are stopping me from getting around to them though. Good problem to have ;-)

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

Funnily enough, when I first started I had a very real possibility of running out of whisky to review. Now I'm swimming in the stuff. First world problems for sure

[@WhiskyGeek]

@@NoNonsenseWhisky I go out of my way to share mine - love hosting tastings and doing comparisons with people. Still accumulate it way faster than I can consume it!!

[@foodquig]

I'm definitely looking forward to opening this bottle. The trouble is with all the other bottles I'm definitely looking forward to opening...

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

As always, you’ll get to it 😂

[@superdukeism]

Good Stuff Vin. I was very happy to have been to their Distillery as Well as Springbanks. The Warehouse blew my nose away! And I got to look through the Stone walls window to the old church. Very cool experience.

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

I certainly hope to go there one day!

[@superdukeism]

No Nonsense Whisky You Will my Friend.

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

I’ll have to do a big trip and cross a bunch off at once

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

I love it when a nose pulls me in, but I can totally respect a whisky that takes more time to evolve or that improves after a few sips and the flavour takes over. Thanks!

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

I just like surprises. This really blew me away

[@themaltedmancave9499]

Awesome review Vin...you finally popped your campbeltown cherry:) This one is delicious but there is a huge batch variation IMHO. Cheers buddy!

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

Interesting! I'll be checking them out more so I'll be looking out for variance

[@SaltyCuban]

Based on your taste. If you had to choose between Hazelburn 10, kilkerran 12, cragganmore 12, what do you pick?

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

The Kilkerran 12 every time. It's a shame I don't have videos of the other two for comparison

[@christinecamley]

Whoops! Sit awhile!! Awesome video as always Vin!! Very enjoyable!!

[@Siriusly_Sirius]

🙌🏻 Thanks, Vin. You're the best!

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

Dude, you're the best

[@sowlegwhiskyreview5501]

Nice review Vin🙂 It is rare that tre nose and taste is so different on very good drams.

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

So rare it’s nice when it happens, especially when it gets better

[@bourbonbrofessor9938]

I think I have seen this one available in my area. Always interesting to me when the smell and taste don't match up. Cheers Vin!

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

Hopefully it’s cheap enough for you. I’d definitely recommend giving it a shot

[@stuartpeel5840]

Hey Vin. I'm hoping you have more of this one because if you add a touch of water it's a completely different whisky. The nose changes to become very fruity and the palate gets even better. I love this stuff for only £35

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

I actually don’t have any more of it, but I’m definitely buying a bottle so will certainly try a bit of water in it!

[@sowlegwhiskyreview5501]

Interesting how the nose sort of misses you. I have only had a few Kilkerrans, which have been very good. I haven't tried this one yet, but have it lineup for review shortly. I'll look out for that nose - taste difference. Cheers 🙂

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

I'll look out for your video!

[@thewhiskyfriend]

Nice one Vin, as you know this distillery is close to my heart, I love anything from Kilkerran and you really should do more campbletown whiskies, Glen Scotia are doing awesome stuff now...well done pal..The Pleasure is in the Sharing....

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

I've got quite a few in the queue so I'll be covering a load of them soon!

[@Richie.Z]

Great review Vin! Will be picking up this one sometime soon! Sounds like a new classic. Cheers brother

[@GavinForsterPhotographer]

I have about half a bottle left after getting suggested to grab a bottle. Certainly enjoyed it!

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

Best thing is, it's cheap enough for you to replace it if you wanted to

[@GavinForsterPhotographer]

@@NoNonsenseWhisky yeah I was shocked initially when I got it for £35. Seems to be the norm now!

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

Such a good price. I wish more distilleries would do it

[@GavinForsterPhotographer]

@@NoNonsenseWhisky hmmm only a 1/3 left....I have less whisky in the cupboard than I think....

[@PrestigeLiquidsWW]

I wish i hadnt finished my bottle before doing reviews. I would have loved to share my review on this. It is a great whisky

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

I hear that. I had so many amazing bottles that are long gone now

[@markciso1028]

Buy another one...thank me later

[@sherrymaltdrams9183]

Think I need to try this one. Cheers Vin for making me spend more money lol

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

😂 just don't get into debt

[@constantinbobocbc]

Because or thanks to you, now I have a pretty nice small collection of whisk(e)y.... Cheers!!

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

That's awesome!

[@constantinbobocbc]

Tell that to my wife... for sure she does not thinking the same about it... 🤣

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

I take no responsibility for spouse happiness 😂😂

[@uilleachan]

Aye, the Kilkerran 12's turned out to be a bit of a star. Had a few bottles of it now, love it.. Another vote for Glen Scotia, the 15 (and the 10 year old cask strength port finish Campbeltown Whisky festival special) in particular. Interestingly Edinburgh Airport have a 1lt 16 y Glen Scotia on sale for £75 , which is a similar price to the 15 once factored up from 70cl to 1lt, (the star of the Edinburgh airport/UK.World Duty Free, showing on their website so should be available throughout the UK, at the moment has to be the Isle of Arran 10y for £43 (1lt 46% NCF NC) but thats going to have to wait until next week ;)

[@uilleachan]

uk.worlddutyfree.com/ukm_en/arran-10-year-old-1-litre.html

[@noahblundell7270]

I totally agree

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

It's a good one!

[@TheOneGlassMan]

great video, thanks; this one is 75 dollars in NYC

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

Wow, that seems expensive. Might be worth seeing if it’s cheaper if you’re out of state sometime

[@sheffieldwednesday5421]

It's £45 now

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

That's a real shame. I'd still say it was worth it but it's getting close to too expensive

[@sheffieldwednesday5421]

@@NoNonsenseWhisky -- yeah, it's a little bit too much, but nevertheless it's still a very good whiskey. Glen Scotia 15, glendronach 12 lasanta 12, laphroaig QC. Love them all.

[@markciso1028]

Sorry to hear. 34€ here

[@TheReal_DeanD]

So lucky. I just had to pay $70 USD for it. Only 3 bottles left in the city and I was really curious so I got it. I guess I hope it is $70 good.

[@ericgilbert8114]

Awesome whisky

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

Insta-favorite

[@criell-sdkwhisky8674]

Thanks for the review, I can see you enjoyed it :) I especially like how the sweet smoke turns to a more dry fruity finnish. It took me awhile to figure out the last flavors to be almonds and cranberry. Even more so with a splash of water. Cheers!

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

I’ll definitely be exploring it more when I get myself a proper bottle. A lot of folk saying it has hidden depths

[@ipad141]

I think the nose it’s absolutely fantastic,

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

Absolutely!

[@davidbroughall3782]

If this had been the first Scotch I'd ever tasted, I would say, "This is how Scotch is supposed to taste." Lagavulin 16 was my first favorite, but this is is superb.

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

It really is fantastic. It's everything I want in a dram

[@gohabs365]

Does it have any Campbeltown "FUNK"?

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

I didn't pick up on anything but I'm not the most knowledgeable on Campbeltown drams

[@macallanfinerare2552]

First thumb up! Cheers, Doc

[@NoNonsenseWhisky]

And first comment! Cheers Doc!

[@christinecamley]

I let this expression sit aw. Delicious! 😋 I love the nose and palette!!