Connemara Original Peated Single Malt

This was not the first time I tried Connemara and I recalled eat as very – well – “non-Irish”. The shortest description of Connemara would be “Add peat to smooth Irish whiskey”. In terms of peat it is not even close to Laphroaig or Ardbeg, but the peat and smoke accents are very well composed with the smooth and sweet character of Irish whiskey. It is truly one of it’s kind but on the hand I wonder who is it for – peat lovers or Irish whiskey fans?

*Score* 77 *Color* Somewhat rusty bronze. *Nose* A terribly uninviting nose. It smells like stale gym socks crammed in a locker for several months. Or a decomposing log in the woods. *Palate* Leaning towards thin. *Finish* The initial finish is off-putting; reiterating completely the uninviting nose. It’s like, “I told you not to drink this.” *Notes* A little water tones down the offensiveness, but doesn’t improve. It’s just not as bad because it’s watered down. This one may be better used as a blend, perhaps add some depth to Jameson.