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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Great balance, lovely peatiness. A superb whiskey
We had a blind tasting of some single malts from Scotland and Ireland in a bar the other night. We take our whisky neat so that's where I'm coming from (hate watering down my spirits with ice and whisky cocktails with juices are just wrong). This one stood out in its balance and excellence. I think a lot of naysayers were expecting whatever it is that they believe Irish should taste like and this one is definitely more on the peated scotch side of things but one of the best whiskies I've had so far.
I would suggest the 12 year bottle, unsure if this is aged enough. Unfair to judge Connemara based solely on the no age bottle.
Smooth and woody. Tastes as good as it smells
Smokey, sweet taste wonderful in front of the heat of your fire place after a hard days work.
