Connemara 12 Year Old
The 12-year-old edition of Connemara single malt has a full, rounded and complex flavour that is both smooth and smoky at the same time. The peat smoke is well integrated and is perhaps a little less pronounced than with the standard bottling and the cask strength. Only limited amounts of Connemara 12 Year Old are made each year, partly due to the popularity of the NAS version, which sucked up the stocks of the peated Cooley malt before it could reach 12 years of age. It's well worth trying for anyone who's a fan of Scotch whiskey and wants to dip their toe into Irish.
- €80.00
The 12-year-old edition of Connemara single malt has a full, rounded and complex flavour that is both smooth and smoky at the same time. The peat smoke is well integrated and is perhaps a little less pronounced than with the standard bottling and the cask strength. Only limited amounts of Connemara 12 Year Old are made each year, partly due to the popularity of the NAS version, which sucked up the stocks of the peated Cooley malt before it could reach 12 years of age. It's well worth trying for anyone who's a fan of Scotch whiskey and wants to dip their toe into Irish.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| Nose | Fresh and lively. Lemon and orange zest with a touch of creamy vanilla. Some restrained and harmonious peat smoke. |
| Palate | Initially sweet and fruity but with some very welcome smoke. Flavours of pears, apples, vanilla cream and a touch of gingery, spicy oak. Quite light in body with some typical Bourbon cask character. |
| Colour | Very pale yellow. Obviously not coloured with caramel! |
Fact Sheet
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| Distillery | Cooley Distillery |
| Fluid | 70cl |
| Ingredients | Pure peated malt, non coloured |
| Alcohol % | 40% |
| Types of Barrel used for Aging | Almost Entirely Bourbon Casks |
| Producer | The Kilbeggan Distilling Company |
Serving Suggestion
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| Serving Suggestion | Best served neat or with just a little water |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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| Irish Whiskey Awards | Gold Medal Winner - Best Irish Single Malt (12 Years & Younger) 2018 |
| 2008 | Gold Medal, International Wine & Spirit Competition |
| 2009 | Gold Medal & Best in Class, International Wine & Spirit Competition |
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