Knappogue Castle 16 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
  • Category Irish Whiskey
  • Country Ireland
  • Distillery Bushmills
  • Age 16 Year Old
  • Style Single Malt Irish Whiskey
  • Maturation Ex-Bourbon casks & finished in Sherry butts
  • Alcohol 40%*
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
  • citrus
  • melon
  • dark chocolate
  • vanilla
  • orange
  • malty
  • grain
  • woody
  • fruit

Knappogue Castle

16 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish (0.75l, 40%*) *please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary
Price $94.99

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A pure-bred Irish in a Highlander’s kilt.

The Knappogue Castle is indeed a real castle built by the Irish clan MacNamara in the 15th century to stop the invading Normans. It was left in ruins until 1966, when Mr. Andrews, an American with Irish blood 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 kinds of different Pot Stills he could get his hands on. He waited for the Whiskeys to reach the pinnacle of maturation and then bottled it under the name of his hallowed Knappogue.

But the real legend was born when his son, Mark, decided to put his father’s legacy and passion on the market. It all started with the Knappogue Vintage 1951, which has become one of the most appraised Whiskeys in the World, giving the brand global recognition. Today the legend continues and the cellars of the castles are serving its purpose just as Mr. Andrews had imagined.
 
A limited edition Irish Whiskey, this liquid has spent 14 years in Bourbon casks and the rest of its time in a Sherry butt. No peat here as the silky smooth tripple distilled Irish Whiskey amuses the tastebuds as much as stimulating them. The duality of the two wood maturation evident in polarising taste evolution as you quaff this Whiskey. Mellow tones indicative of a smooth and long Whiskey. Enjoy and raise a glass to some complex Irish liquid! 

  • Category Irish Whiskey
  • Country Ireland
  • Distillery Bushmills
  • Age 16 Year Old
  • Style Single Malt Irish Whiskey
  • Maturation Ex-Bourbon casks & finished in Sherry butts
  • Alcohol 40%*
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 WARNING.
Appearance / Color
Deep orange
 
Smell / Nose / Aroma
Lots of wood, grain, heavy malt.
 
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Fresh citrus, melons, vanilla, mellow.
 
Finish
Long, dark chocolate.
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  • citrus
  • melon
  • dark chocolate
  • vanilla
  • orange
  • malty
  • grain
  • woody
  • fruit
Dog Dogson's Smartass corner
Character Dogson
Irish Coffee recipe: 1 cup freshly brewed strong coffee, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 3-4 tablespoons Irish Whiskey, heavy cream - slightly whipped.
Whiskey producers lose on average about 2% of their stock a year to angels' share. For Jameson, the biggest one of the Irish Whiskey brands, it means 29 thousand bottles going into the air (literally) every day!
Whisky or Whiskey? The spelling differs geographically. In Scotland, Japan, and some other parts of the world, distilleries usually spell it Whisky; in Ireland and the USA, they spell it Whiskey.
Irish Whiskey became the most renowned Whiskey and most popular Spirit in the 19th century after the outbreak of phylloxera and the total devastation of Cognac production in France.
In the U.S., Irish Whiskey sales have jumped by over 500% since 2002. It’s the fastest growing category in the Spirits industry. There’s some news to raise your glass to.
Poteen is a Whiskey made from potatoes, or in other words: it's Irish Vodka.
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Dog Dogson's Smartass corner
Character Dogson
Irish Coffee recipe: 1 cup freshly brewed strong coffee, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 3-4 tablespoons Irish Whiskey, heavy cream - slightly whipped.
Whiskey producers lose on average about 2% of their stock a year to angels' share. For Jameson, the biggest one of the Irish Whiskey brands, it means 29 thousand bottles going into the air (literally) every day!
Whisky or Whiskey? The spelling differs geographically. In Scotland, Japan, and some other parts of the world, distilleries usually spell it Whisky; in Ireland and the USA, they spell it Whiskey.
Irish Whiskey became the most renowned Whiskey and most popular Spirit in the 19th century after the outbreak of phylloxera and the total devastation of Cognac production in France.
In the U.S., Irish Whiskey sales have jumped by over 500% since 2002. It’s the fastest growing category in the Spirits industry. There’s some news to raise your glass to.
Poteen is a Whiskey made from potatoes, or in other words: it's Irish Vodka.
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