Connemara 12 Years Whiskey

Connemara 12 Years Old is a peated single malt Irish whiskey, a style that sets it apart from the great majority of whiskeys made in Ireland. It is produced at the Cooley Distillery in County Louth, where malted barley dried over peat gives the spirit its gentle smoky character, and it is matured for a minimum of 12 years before being bottled at 40%.

The nose is fresh and lemony, with light, oily peat, a touch of apple and pear, a hint of custard and creamy malt. On the palate it is sweet and earthy, with peat smoke reminiscent of burning driftwood alongside rhubarb and custard, cream, malt and toast with melted butter. The finish is light to medium in length, with vanilla, tangy fruit and traces of oily smoke and spice. A fine choice for those who enjoy smoke with a softer Irish touch.