Discover Kilkerran 8yo Cask Strength Bourbon Cask

Kilkerran distillery

Straight from Campbeltown’s Glengyle Distillery, this eight-year?old single malt is matured exclusively in top?quality ex?bourbon casks and bottled at a powerful 55.6?% ABV. Expect a lively, zesty introduction with key lime pie, apple jelly, honey, and vanilla on the nose, leading into a creamy palate of banoffee pie, vanilla custard and panna cotta. The long, sea?salt finish, with coastal brine and gorse notes, captures the soul of Campbeltown itself.

Why it stands out:

  • Cask strength authenticity: non?chill filtered, natural colour, and bottled at full strength—giving you full control over dilution.
  • Rich tasting layers: citrus, creamy desserts, coastal minerality—a dram that evolves beautifully drop by drop.
  • Exclusivity: annual limited release—don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Campbeltown heritage.

Serve it your way
Enjoy neat to appreciate its raw intensity, or add a few drops of water to reveal softer fruit and spice notes. It also elevates whisky cocktails like the Whisky Sour or pairs beautifully with citrus desserts, creamy cheeses or seafood.

Kilkerran 8y CS Bourbon 55,6°
Kilkerran 8y CS Bourbon 55,6°

Holyrood Whisky Masterclass @Box Bizar – 12th November 2025

Holyrood cask


Box Bizar will host its first official whisky masterclass on Wednesday 12th November 2025, at the renovated Church Ten Broek, located at Zavelbergweg 7 in Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium

This tasting event will be led by the brand ambassador of Holyrood Distillery, a modern and experimental whisky producer based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Attendees will explore a curated line-up of Holyrood whiskies, including the limited and sold-out Holyrood Arrival, the distillery’s inaugural single malt release.

Holyrood Distillery was established in 2019 as Edinburgh’s first single malt whisky distillery in nearly 100 years. It operates with a strong focus on innovation, using heritage and specialty malts, multiple yeast strains, and a brewing-inspired approach to flavour development.

Ticket Information

  • Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
  • Time: 20h00
  • Location: Box Bizar, Zavelbergweg 7, 1640 Sint-Genesius-Rode
  • Ticket price:
    • €30 with early bird discount (valid until June 30, 2025)
    • €40 from July 1 onward
  • Coupon code: ‘Early Bird’ (to be entered during checkout)
  • Shipping/Delivery: Not applicable – this is an in-person event
  • This session is limited in capacity: Order your tickets here.

Exploring Smoke, Strength, and Tradition: Secrets of Smoke, Kilkerran 8-Year-Old Cask Strength, and Springbank 10-Year-Old

Secrets of smoke

Peated whisky takes many forms, from subtly smoky to intensely medicinal. Secrets of Smoke by Compass Box challenges the idea that peat is only about smoke, blending single malts aged in wine and sherry casks to highlight hidden sweetness. Meanwhile, Kilkerran 8-Year-Old Cask Strength Bourbon Cask represents a bolder Campbeltown style, focusing on pure ex-bourbon maturation for a full-flavoured, high-proof experience. In contrast, Springbank 10-Year-Old offers a balanced introduction to Campbeltown whisky, blending bourbon and sherry cask influence with light peat and coastal character.

Each whisky showcases a different approach to complexity. Secrets of Smoke builds layers of fruit, toffee, and spice over a smoky backbone, drawing on cask finishes from Palo Cortado sherry, Marsala, and red wine. Kilkerran 8-Year-Old Cask Strength leans into bourbon cask influence, delivering notes of lime, honey, and sea salt with a robust, creamy mouthfeel. Springbank 10-Year-Old strikes a middle ground, combining gentle peat smoke with orchard fruits, vanilla, and maritime salinity for a well-rounded, approachable dram.

For whisky lovers, these three expressions offer an excellent comparison. Secrets of Smoke reimagines peated whisky with unexpected sweetness, Kilkerran 8-Year-Old Cask Strength delivers bold bourbon-driven intensity, and Springbank 10-Year-Old showcases a signature Campbeltown profile. Whether exploring smoke, strength, or tradition, these whiskies represent some of the best in their category.

Discover the Tomatin Italian Collection – A Taste of Italy in Every Sip!

Tomatin Italian Collection

Experience the unique charm of Italian wine cask finishes with the Tomatin Italian Collection! This exclusive series brings together the finest Highland single malt whisky, matured in Barolo, Amarone, and Marsala wine casks, creating a harmonious fusion of rich flavors and elegant depth.

Which one will be your favorite?
Barolo Edition – Notes of dark chocolate, spiced mead & cranberry
Amarone Edition – Aromas of poached pears, strawberry jam & Turkish delight
Marsala Edition – Hints of panettone, white chocolate & blood orange

FREE shipping in Belgium on orders over €100 with code ‘ItalianShipping‘!

Stock is limited, so don’t miss out! Order now and savor the taste of Italy in a glass.