Connemara Cask Strength

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 15 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Slightly sooty. Palate Sweeter than the 40% Finish Spicy, grassy, smoky, slightly hot. Peppery. Comment The paler colour suggests less interesting casks. The higher the alcohol adds to the pepperiness. The end result is drier, more cutting, but less rounded than the 40%

Jim Murray Nose Less intense peat than the standard version. it is the dollop of marmalade that stars. Palate The peat forms a sweet and silky layer. Oak tends to be lumpy. Finish A toasty, dry finale. Maybe a little off key. Comment Hmmm. Not quite the babe I was expecting. Due to the rarity of this malt vattings do tend to travel the quality spectrums.