Knappogue Castle Sherry Finish 16 Year Old Single Malt
The 16 year old Knappogue Castle is a fantastic single malt that has been made using unpeated barley and was triple distilled at Bushmills distillery. A first period of maturation was done in ex-Bourbon barrels before and final marrying and finishing period in Oloroso Sherry casks. A limited release, this new bottling has more sherry cask influence and is bottled at 43%.
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- €99.95
The 16 year old Knappogue Castle is a fantastic single malt that has been made using unpeated barley and was triple distilled at Bushmills distillery. A first period of maturation was done in ex-Bourbon barrels before and final marrying and finishing period in Oloroso Sherry casks. A limited release, this new bottling has more sherry cask influence and is bottled at 43%.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| Nose | Rich fruity, nutty, malty. Mellow woodiness, slightly peppery, good age complexity. Overall quite intense sherried fruity maltiness |
| Finish | Sherried fruity maltiness, layered with dusty dark chocolate and some lingering sweetness. This is a lovely old malt with just the right amount of sweetish sherry flavour complementing the overall stronger whiskey flavour. |
| Colour | Medium deep reddish gold |
Fact Sheet
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| Fluid | 70cl |
| Ingredients | Aged for just over fourteen years in bourbon barrels for our signature smooth taste. This perfect whiskey was then put into casks especially seasoned for Knappogue using Oloroso Sherry for a further 21 months. |
| Alcohol % | 43% |
| Types of Barrel used for Aging | Finished in sherry casks which add flavours of dried fruits, nuts and caramel toffee. |
| Producer | Castle Brands |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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| Richard Carlton Hacker—The Robb Report, March 2010 | “Knappogue Castle Twin Wood is a 16-year-old Irish whiskey with a slight amber tinge to its golden hue, and a much more prominent taste. Triple distilled, Knappogue Castle’s characteristically smooth, mellow flavor is enhanced by the nutty sherried nuances of yeasty oak, apples, and olives. |