Knappogue Castle 12 Year Bourbon Cask Matured

Average but pleasant

Light, no burn. Yummy

Knappogue Castle 12 year was my first Irish whiskey purchase. I had shots of Jameson at bars but this was my first bottle. I remember being pleasantly surprised when I first tried it and I think it still holds up well today. The nose is fruity with green apple and banana. On the palate I get peaches, cereal notes and oak. It is a little sweet, but not overly so. The finish has good length with little burn and has a touch of spice. At $40 or so this is a good value Irish whiskey. It may not be as good as Redbreast, but few Irish whiskies are. It also works great in cocktails. At this price point, I dont think you can go wrong with this one.

Vanilla, bubble gum... Candies. Very strange Irish whiskey. Not bad but not good. Maybe better than basic Jameson but nothing compared to Redbreast, yellow spot, or even Teeling.