- Athru (pronounced ah-roo) Knocknarea is an exceptional single malt Irish whiskey. Aged 14 years; 11 years in ex-bourbon and finished 3 years in the finest ex-oloroso sherry casks. The spirit rolls in at a healthy 48% ABV. The sherry influence is a very prominent and likable attribute in this whiskey. Athru’s Lough Gill distillery was commisioned in 2019 in northwest Ireland (Sligo Co.) with stills acquired in Italy. Given these facts, this release must have different roots and probably finished onsite. The company merged with Sazerac of Ireland in 2021. I highly recommend this whiskey, if you can find it. 🥃