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Knappogue Castle 12yr

  • Distiller:

    Cooley

  • Bottler:

    Knappogue Castle

  • ABV:

    40%

  • Age:

    12 Years

  • Price:
    $$$$$
  • Raided Score: 84
  • Publication: Whisky Advocate
  • Excerpt: This Knappogue 12 year old is a fresh, clean, smooth Irish whisky, displaying a nice creamy texture. I’m finding honeyed vanilla, toasted marshmallow, and lots of fruit (citrus, pineapple, coconut, and peach). A soft, dry oak finish shores up the sweetness and adds a smattering of spice. A pleasant, entry-level Irish single malt.
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  • Raided Score: 91
  • Publication: Distiller
  • Excerpt: The palate is rich with nougat and malt with moments of wood spices and mint.
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  • Raided Score: 84
  • Publication: The Whiskey Jug
  • Excerpt: It also suffers a bit from a balance issue with the orchard, peach and banana notes weighing so heavy on the nose palate and finish. Not bad, just not really something I want in my glass on a regular basis.
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  • Raided Score: 85
  • Publication: Drinkhacker
  • Excerpt: The palate remains on the youthful side, but the spice is more up front here, with notes of orange peel, coriander, and more cloves leading toward a bolder mid-palate that hints at coconut and pineapple. The finish remains grain-focused, but not overwhelmingly so, with enough sweetness to temper would could otherwise be rather bready.
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  • Raided Score: 93
  • Publication: Wine Enthusiast
  • Excerpt: A fruity core is layered with vanilla, hints of salted butterscotch and buttery croissant, plus a light sprinkle of cinnamon and clove.
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