Knappogue Castle 21 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Knappogue Castle · Knappogue Distillery
Twenty-one years in bourbon casks have given this whiskey remarkable depth without losing the clean Irish malt character. The extended aging adds woody complexity that never becomes overbearing. A meditative pour for those who appreciate old-age finesse.
Nose
Immediate dried fruit and orange peel give way to toasted almond and a whisper of floral rosewater. Underneath, there is aged oak and soft vanilla.
Palate
Rich and silky with layers of caramel, baked orchard fruit, and hazelnut. A gentle clove spice thread runs through the mid-palate, balanced by honeyed sweetness.
Finish
Long and warming with persistent woody tannins, dried apricot, and a fading floral note.
- Mash Bill
- 100% malted barley
- Distillation
- Double distilled in copper pot stills
- Maturation
- Aged 21 years in ex-bourbon barrels
- Single Pot Still
- No
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered
Food Pairing
The salty, creamy tang of Cashel Blue meets the whiskey's honeyed richness, while walnut bread echoes the almond and hazelnut notes on the palate.
Named for the 15th-century castle in County Clare restored by Mark Edwin Andrews, Knappogue Castle whiskeys are sourced from Cooley and selected for their exceptional aging potential.
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