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Knappogue Castle 12 Year Bourbon Cask Matured
Single Malt — Ireland
Reviewed
May 11, 2019 (edited August 7, 2019)
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.
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Great review! Try the 14 and the 16 next. And the 12 yr special barrel release. It's a great line!