Kornog 8-year-old

90/ 100Outstanding

Kornog 8-year-old is a French single malt whisky matured in a first-fill bourbon barrel and bottled from a single cask at cask strength. For a new drinker, that usually means a more individual bottling with fuller texture and a stronger, more concentrated style.

Category: Single Malt
Bottled by: Amateur Spirits
Cask selection: Single cask
ABV: 58.4%
Age: 8 years
Cask: bourbon
Release: 2026
Vintage: 2018

Reviews

WhiskyNotes published a reviewAug 14, 2026
Kornog 8-year-old
Single Malt
2018 vintage2026 release8 years58.4% ABV
Outstanding review score, 90 out of 100
An impressive Kornog with powerful maritime peat, mineral ashes, bright stone fruits and citrus, finishing long, fruity and slightly salty.
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By Ruben
Whiskyfun published a reviewJul 3, 2026
Kornog 8-year-old
Single Malt
2018 vintage2026 release8 years58.4% ABV
Outstanding review score, 91 out of 100
Two Kornog from Bretagne, OB vs IB