Irish Whiskey

Connemara Cask Strength

Connemara · County Louth, Ireland

Review and tasting notes

An undiluted, higher-proof release of the peated Irish style.

Key facts

• Category: Irish Whiskey
• Distillery: Connemara
• Region: County Louth, Ireland
• ABV / Proof: 59.8% · 119.6 proof
• Age: No age statement, bottled undiluted
• Typical price: $55-70

Tasting profile

• Nose: Robust peat, gentle malt, a little brine, sweet fruitiness, carnations
• Palate: Delicious mellow peat, strong barley flavours, significant brine, underlying fruitiness and black pepper
• Finish: Peat remains very long and delicious, fading out slowly
• Best for: An undiluted, higher-proof release of the peated Irish style