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Connemara Cask Strength

Connemara Cask Strength

Brand Connemara
Expression Cask Strength
Type Irish Whiskey / Single Malt
Abv 59.60%
Produced at Cooley Distillery
Region Ireland
Availability Specialists stockists
Guide Price £18-£25 (US$30-US$40)
Website http://www.connemarawhiskey.com

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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.

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