The Whisky Jury 2008 Kildalton 15 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Whisky Jury 2008 Kildalton 15 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a powerful and intensely peated Islay release distilled in 2008 and bottled after 15 years of maturation in a refill butt. “Kildalton” is a name commonly used by independent bottlers for whisky originating from the iconic Ardbeg Distillery, referencing the historic Kildalton region on Islay. Bottled at natural cask strength, this limited release captures the bold maritime character and smoky complexity highly sought after by Islay whisky enthusiasts.

Distillery: Kildalton (Ardbeg Distillery)
Bottler: The Whisky Jury
Bottled For: Gene’s Dram
Bottling Series: Lucky Choice - Year of the Dragon (YOTD)
Age: 15 Years Old
ABV: 61.5%
Cask Type: Refill Butt
Cask Number: 5080
Outturn: 132 Bottles

This bottling forms part of The Whisky Jury’s “Lucky Choice” series, an independent bottling collection known for sourcing distinctive single cask whiskies with highly collectible artistic labels. The “Year of the Dragon” edition was released as a China-exclusive bottling, celebrating the Lunar New Year with bold dragon-inspired artwork that reflects both rarity and strength. The Whisky Jury has developed a strong reputation amongst collectors for selecting characterful casks bottled at full strength without chill filtration or added colouring.

Tasting Notes:
An unmistakably coastal and smoky profile opens with peat embers, sea salt, lemon zest and mineral oils. The palate is rich and oily with layers of sweet malt, charred citrus, campfire smoke, black pepper and medicinal herbs balanced by maritime freshness. The finish is long, warming and deeply peated, carrying lingering ash, smoked lemon and earthy Islay complexity.