New Irish Whiskey Review: Knappogue Castle 12

Irish Whiskey, Knappouge,

Continuing the Irish whiskey series this month, today’s review is of the flagship product of the Knappogue (pronounced “nah-POHG”) Castle distillery out of County Clare, Ireland. This spirit is triple-distilled and then aged in ex-bourbon barrels for at least 12 years. Older expressions use finishing barrels, but this bottle is intended to let the whiskey shine on its own. 

This review was provided by @CoreyEngineer a member of our Patreon Community! We would like to say thank you for his support and providing us his tasting notes!

Just the Facts: Knappogue Castle 12 year old

  • Proof: 80
  • Age: 12 years
  • Mash Bill: 100% malted barley
  • Style: Irish Single Malt
  • Cask: Bourbon
  • Finish: N/A 
  • Price: $45

Corey’s Tasting Notes: Knappogue Castle 12

Color: Sunlight yellow

Nose: Musty, earthy, leather, pine needles, slight fruit undertone

Palate: None of the mustiness. Mellow notes of honey and cherry licorice followed by limestone. Sitting with it reveals an apple note with faint baking spices. 

Finish: Clean, light-bodied, but long

Closing Thoughts: 

This is one of the first Irish Whiskeys I’ve had. From a bourbon drinker’s perspective, this is comparably a much lighter spirit but it still brings plenty of flavor. 

Bourbon Lens Podcast Featuring Irish Whiskey:

https://www.knappoguewhiskey.com/

Verified by MonsterInsights