Arguably the most important peated Irish whiskey, Connemara was the first in the modern era of renaissance to remind folks that Irish whiskey can be smoky. In fact, it often was, and Connemara Peated Whiskey is inspired by the whiskies that would have been made over the centuries in Ireland in areas like the one that gives the expression its name. Turf (as the Irish often call peat) was what was available to the early whiskey makers, so prior to the 20th century, peated whiskey was commonplace in Ireland. Connemara whiskey is produced at the famous Cooley Distillery and has a distinct but still delicate smokiness, balanced by a smooth texture and sweet taste. This profile has been highly decorated, receiving over 20 medals from major spirits competitions since 2012.
Well-smoked and peated, heather freshness and floral notes with a honeyed sweetness and a little wood.
Full and smooth with notes of malt and peat, honeyed smoke and barley sweetness.
Long and pungent with honey and peat smoke.
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This is my favorite whiskey, it's peaty, smokey, and perfectly smooth. The peat is balanced perfectly with the sweetness. As blasphemous as it may be, I find that a single small piece of ice in the snifter helps release the full, yet sublime magic of this whiskey.
there are a few bad reviews on here, ok so its not for everyone.....its for me....I love this.
Slightly astringent initially but with a lovely honeyed whisky honey finish.
I absolutely hated it.. very dissatisfied
Agree with the other reviewers who find this very one-dimensional and poorly balanced. Syrup and smoke, no integration or complexity. The closest I've tried from Scotland is Jura Superstition, which although it is a poor whisky has some nice cereal going on.
