Kanpaikai 2007 South Coast Islay 18 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Kanpaikai 2007 South Coast Islay 18 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a bold and characterful Islay release distilled in 2007 and matured for 18 years before bottling in 2025. Drawn from a single refill hogshead cask and bottled at natural cask strength, this whisky captures the powerful maritime and peated style associated with the legendary distilleries of Islay’s southern coastline. With only a limited number of bottles released, this is a highly collectible expression crafted for enthusiasts of mature peated whisky.

Distillery: South Coast Islay Distillery 
Bottled For: Kanpaikai & The Antelope
Age: 18 Years Old
ABV: 56.6%
Cask Type: Refill Hogshead
Cask Number: L0701A
Bottling Series: Chinese Ink Paint

This bottling forms part of the “Chinese Ink Paint” series created for Kanpaikai & The Antelope, a collection that combines rare single cask Scotch whisky with elegant artwork inspired by traditional East Asian ink painting. The label series reflects a fusion of artistic expression and whisky craftsmanship, celebrating individuality, balance and complexity through both presentation and spirit selection.

Tasting Notes:
Rich coastal peat smoke rises alongside charred oak, medicinal herbs and sea spray. Layers of smoked citrus, vanilla, ash and subtle tropical fruit develop across the palate, balanced by earthy malt and warming spice. The finish is long, oily and deeply maritime, carrying lingering embers of peat smoke, black pepper and salted caramel with exceptional depth and structure.