What's in a name? Connemara 12 Year Old Peated whiskey is called whiskey because it's produced in Ireland. Were it from Scotland it would be spelled Connemara 12 Year Old Peated whisky, rather than whiskey.
Nose: Lemony and fresh. Quite light, oily peat which melds with a deft touch of light apple and pear, a hint of custard, and creamy malt.Palate: Sweet, fizzy almost, with rustic, earthy peat, atop rhubarb and custard sweets, cream, malt and granary toast with melted butter. Smoky too, like a driftwood on fire.Finish: Light finish, medium length, some vanilla and tangy fruit with traces of oily smoke and spice. ...more
The Master of Malt