The first Knappogue Castle Single Malt to have an age statement. Slightly strange to release a 12 year-old and a 1998 at the same time. Similar in style but still slightly different.

Aromas of vanilla, freshly baked bread, cooked apples and bread and butter pudding.

Nicely balanced on the palate with its rich viscosity being countered by fresh and light fruity characters. Flavours of lemon, fresh apples, candied fruits and delicate spices. Rich and spicy on the finish.

Tasting Notes from F. Paul Pacult, Spirit Journal.

COLOR: Lovely pale straw/yellow color reminiscentof muscadet white wine; ideal purity.

AROMA: Opening inhalations encounter richly biscuityand malty/grainy/breakfast cereal aromas. Severalminutes of air contact adds intriguing pepper/vegetaland spice notes.

TASTE: Entry is balanced, focused, and integrated,slightly astringent and nicely fruity. Midpalate hasdelicate tastes of marshmallow, brown sugar, oakyvanilla, and marzipan.

COMMENT: A polished and mature Irish single maltwhiskey selected and bottled at the ideal age.One of the best Knappogue Castle bottlings to date.Excellent Value.

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