Knappogue Castle 12 Year Bourbon Cask Matured

Low alcohol on the nose, get the sweet honey right away. A creamy vanilla on the tongue with a little pepper orange afterwards. More floral with water.

Good. Will get again.

Nose: Beautiful! Fresh grass and green apples, light honey, candied lemon peel. Orange breakfast muffins under the lighter notes. Palate: Silky, slightly oily at first. Mint and malted barley, then graham cracker and slight spice. Open oak woodiness with almond. Light clover honey, though none of that citrus I find in the nose. Finish: Medium length and ever changing. Surprisingly nutty for a while with toasted oats and honey. Maybe a bit of fresh grass here as well. Conclusion: The nose on this whiskey is phenomenal... Like a refreshing lemonade on a hot day. The nose is definitely the dominating characteristic of this, though the taste is interesting as well. On all accounts, I'd consider this a great summer sipping whiskey - fresh lemonade, fresh cut grass, light honey - all so perfect for summer.

Strawberry Yellow apple Lavender Bitter and dry on the finish

- strawberry - green apple - yellow apple - herbs - light mint - very dry Finnish - bitter Finnish - vanilla

Sweet and fruity. Brought out a brandy note. A nice liquorice note on the back end which is interesting.