Knappogue Castle 12 Year Single Malt Irish Whiskey

The Knappogue Castle Single Malt 12 Year Old is a distinguished Irish whiskey known for its smooth and approachable character. Here's a breakdown of its key features:   

Key Features:

• Irish Origin: Produced in Ireland. The specific distillery was historically Bushmills, but production has since moved to other distilleries within the Irish whiskey landscape.   
• Single Malt: Made exclusively from 100% malted barley.   
• Age Statement: Aged for a minimum of 12 years.   
• Maturation: Primarily matured in ex-bourbon oak casks.   
• Triple Distilled: Following traditional Irish methods, it undergoes triple distillation in copper pot stills.  
• ABV: Typically bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof), though some variations at 40% ABV exist.
• Non-Chill Filtered: While some sources don't explicitly state this for the 12-year-old, the brand emphasizes natural presentation in some of its other expressions.

Tasting Notes:

• Aroma: Rich and biscuity with notes of peppery spice, vanilla shortbread, cooked apples, and freshly baked bread. Some detect a signature Irish floral bouquet with hints of peaches and toffee.   
• Palate: Mellow and well-balanced with a bright, elegant fruitiness (like fresh apples and pears) and mild spice flavors. Notes of vanilla custard, gentle oak spice, honey, and a touch of cut grass can also be found. Some describe it as light, sweet, and malty with a creamy texture.
• Finish: Medium in length, clean, and smooth. Lingering notes of orchard fruit, almond, vanilla, and a hint of spice can be present. Some find a touch of briny saltiness and a light bitterness of orange pith.

Overall Impression:

Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old is generally considered a well-crafted and approachable Irish single malt. Its bourbon cask maturation imparts classic vanilla and spice notes, while the triple distillation contributes to its smoothness. It's often recommended as a good introduction to Irish single malts and is enjoyable neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails.  

Awards:

• Gold Medal: Irish Whiskey Awards (2023).   
• Gold Medal: Irish Whiskey Masters (The Spirits Business) (2022, 2023).   
• Gold Medal: IWSC Spirit Awards (2024).   
• Rated 93 points by Wine Enthusiast.
• Rated 90.5/100 by The Rum Howler Blog.
• Gold Medal: San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

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