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Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old
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Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old

(0.75l, 40%)


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$39.99
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Knappogue Castle is about unadulterated commitment to quality.   
 
The Knappogue Castle is a real castle built by the Irish clan MacNamara in the 15th century after the Norman Wars. It was left to ruins until 1966, when Mark Edwin Andrews — the former Assistant Secretary of the US Navy — purchased it and began restoring this landmark of Irish culture. Mr. Andrews also happened to be a true Irish Whiskey devotee and started stocking-up his cellars with all the best casks of aging Irish Whiskey. He waited for the Whiskeys to reach the pinnacle of maturation and then bottled it under the name of his beloved The Knappogue Castle.
 
Later his son, Mark, decided to issue releases of his father’s passion to the world, beginning with the Knappogue Castle Vintage 1951, which has become one of the most rare and prized Whiskeys in the World — bar none — and bringing international recognition. Today the passion continues and the castle cellars are serving their higher purpose — continually aging some of the finest independent Irish Whiskey on Earth … just as Mr. Andrews had imagined. 
 
There is something special about 12 YO single malt Whiskey. It’s like a premium steakhouse that dry-ages their Wagyu Ribeye for six weeks. We humans experiment over generations and hit a formula that just works. It is no coincidence that so many premium Whiskey brands issue a dram of that age. When it comes to Single Malt Whiskey and oak, 12 is the magic number. 
 
The good folks at Knappogue Castle are famous for doing everything well. It begins with the malt and distillate. But it is the unadulterated commitment to quality aging that makes this little Irish gem feel special. Knappogue Castle 12 YO has sat in the castle “dungeon” for 12 years, undisturbed in charred ex-Bourbon casks. Boom … done … no spin here … that’s it then … Bob’s your uncle, so pour me a dram.

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  • Category
    Irish Whiskey
  • Style
    Single Malt Irish Whiskey
  • Region
    Ireland
  • Country
    Ireland
  • Alcohol
    40%
  • Distillery
    Northern Ireland Distillery
  • Age
    12 Year Old
  • Maturation
    Charred oak Bourbon casks

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honey
biscuit
spicy
almonds
fruit
dry
sweet
oak
toasted
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Irish Coffee recipe: 1 cup freshly brewed strong coffee, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 3-4 tablespoons Irish Whiskey, Heavy cream, slightly whipped

Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Toasted straw.

Nose / Aroma / Smell
Biscuits and honey with allspice.

Flavor / Taste / Palate
Balanced, tight and dry, and with a granola-like hint of honey, dried fruits, and almonds.

Finish
Smooth, spicy, and lightly sweet.

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Ratings & Reviews
Member Reviews and Ratings of Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old
GEORGE
GEORGE,
Excellent mix of oak and fruit. I really enjoyed the 12 year and look forward to trying some of the older bottles. This is my go-to Irish whiskey. Great value for the price
 
guest
guest,
Pineapple nose
 
Benjamin
Benjamin,
For the money this stuff is magic. If you're classically a bourbon drinker this is the perfect cross the Atlantic whisky. Upfront flavor with a strong finish. One of my favorites. It's not terribly complex, but it's straightforward and well executed. The perfect go to.
 
Paige
Paige,
This is a truly delicious single malt Irish Whisky that’s been aged in ex-bourbon barrels. If you are looking for a more full bodied Irish pour with a bit of oak and heat, grab a bottle of this 12 Year!
 
Anthony
Anthony,
Absolutely delectable flavour profile. The oakiness is refreshing and slightly sweet, but there are many other delicate flavors and aromas to this one. I used a single ice cube rather than water and it really opened this one up.
 
Zachary
Zachary,
Oaky finish. Smooth and lightly sweet. Delicious.
 
Alex
Alex,
A wonderful Irish whisky. The honey and the spice are the most prominent in the flavor and you enjoy it all the more for it! A must try!
 
Nelo
Nelo,
Fantastic finish. Shared some with my friend who isn't a whiskey fan. they loved it too due to the straightforward tastes to it.
 
Jason
Jason,
Wonderful nose with a great finish.
 
Justin
Justin,
If you like Jameson and are looking to branch out towards the single malt Irish whiskeys, then this is a great choice. It's affordable, smooth, and just sweet enough to stand out among some of the traditional Irish whiskeys.
 
guest
guest,
Pretty good
 
Samuel
Samuel,
Good Irish, hints of pear, flavors come one at a time
 
Evan
Evan,
Tasted in a flight of four Irish Whiskeys. All I got on the nose was honey and I was surprised at the complexity of this when I took my first sip. There are some darker notes (probably the oak and almond) that really lasted on my palate. I might pick up a bottle of this down the road!
 
Michael
Michael,
Very nice. Big floral notes, good finish. It’s Scotch like with out the smoke.
 
Brian
Brian,
Spicy neat, sweeter on ice. A fair dram for the price.
 
Ryan
Ryan,
Wow. Drinks easy with sweetness and fruit.
 
Wesley
Wesley,
Midle what? What spot? You’ll be asking the same questions after tasting this. Do not pass it up.
 
Brandon
Brandon,
Very smooth. Great flavors and no burn. Very soothing. Loved it and not expensive.
 
Robert
Robert,
Very smooth and tasty. I'd buy it again.
 
Stephen
Stephen,
Not normally a fan of Irish Whiskey, bought this on a whim. Knocked my socks off. Can be enjoyed neat. Ordering again!
 
Hugh
Hugh,
Really good Irish Whiskey, smooth and flavorful.
 
Shawn
Shawn,
I love it, my wife loves it this bottle is very smooth and easy on the pallet
 
CJ
CJ,
Smooth with a sweet start moving to fruity in the middle. Very smooth and easy to enjoy.
 
James
James,
It was really tasty, not too strong.
 
Pamula
Pamula,
Smooth taste. Not overpowering. Hint of sweetness and no after taste or burn. Excellent whiskey and would recommend to everyone.
 
Ivan
Ivan,
One of the smoothest Irish whiskies I’ve ever had.
 
Chuck
Chuck,
The taste is a bit strong to me with very little subtlety. Fine with a splash of water.
 
GREGORY
GREGORY,
Smooth!
 
James
James,
I liked this a lot, as did my wife. it was very smooth with a great finish. Certainly beats Jameson.
 
Antti
Antti,
I was able to enjoy a bottle of Single Barrel Select 2016: which had a delicate birth, a fruit filled life & a spicy oak death. While a bottle of Single Barrel Select 2017 had a creamy birth, with a peach filled life & a spicy oak death.
 
Jacob
Jacob,
A wonderful tasting Irish Whiskey. Smooth and slightly sweet, while still retaining a delightfully warm and smoky presence. Me and my dad picked up a bottle for a fishing trip, and I would suggest it is best paired with a clear Rocky Mountain starlit night and a roaring fire.
 
Christopher
Christopher,
Nice and smooth. Somewhat fruity. My stepdaughter loves Jamesons and says this beats that, hands down.
 
Matt
Matt,
Was hoping for more from a twelve year old but still a nice pour
 
Randy
Randy,
Excellent! Needed a touch of water to unlock all the flavors, of which there are many
 
Levi
Levi,
Very smooth will buy again.
 
Jon
Jon,
Hint of sweet fruit. Light burn lingers after the swig(smoothly). Bit perfume aroma. I dig
 
Pierce
Pierce,
Bright and a little fruity, not much caramel notes or smoke to it. Goes down smooth, very little burn.
 
Tony
Tony,
Boring
 
guest
guest,
This is the best smoothest whisky yet that I have tried.
 
Robert
Robert,
Good
 
Ryan
Ryan,
Should be a standard at every good Irishmen's bar!
 
Greg
Greg,
Nice drink. Also appreciate good service and delivery.
 
Jason
Jason,
nice and smooth
 
pedro
pedro,
Great taste, specially for its price. Smooth and sweet, very light. A perfect drink for any night.
 
Jason
Jason,
Very clean. Definitely triple distilled. Malt and citrus on the nose. Very clean on the palate with a short earthy finish. Exceptionally smooth with little to no bite, but a little dull/flat as such. I could drink a ton of it it's so smooth, but i'd never quite be satisfied on a complexity of taste level. Underwhelming, but a good effort worth a dram!
 
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