Knappogue Castle 12 Year Bourbon Cask Matured

Smooth as a baby’s bottom

Burns immediately in the mouth, tough to taste after that

More depth of flavor than other Irish whiskeys I have tried. Hint of lemon and menthol on the nose, along with a bit of vanilla. More vanilla on the palate with maybe some chocolate. A lingering finish leaving some wood and grass on the tongue. Overall, a nice neat dram.

Nice honey and honeysuckle. Light and sweet.

Nose: Lemon and Menthol with a touch of grainy sweetness. A hint of spicy oak sits in the background. Taste: Overwhelming notes of banana cream pie and overripe peaches come forward. These notes fade into a sweet maltiness with figs and a deep earthiness. The whiskey finishes with a hit of ethanol, bitter oak, and white pepper. This finish is a bit metallic, very dry, and has a lingering herbal spice. A spoonful of water opens up the malty notes while subduing the fruit notes. Fantastic for the price. It reminds me a lot of some highland single malt scotches, but it is distinctly Irish in mouthfeel and finish.