
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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It's not the peat, not the sweetness. It's the horrible finish: like burned rubber tyre. Maybe I am not used to Irish whiskies but that's what I felt. I gave the bottle to a friend.
I first tasted this whiskey at a great Irish pub in Cary, NC USA. Connemara is a wonderful departure from the whiskeys that rely heavily on oak. The peat tones are more intense that smoke which is a great way to warm up on cold winter evenings. Top Notch!
Was gifted a bottle of this and immediately thought it looked like last minute airport tourist tat - was set on re-gifting it to someone but opened it last night - oh my, should have gone with gut instinct. This is truly rubbish whiskey - so sweet with an almost entirely unrelated kick of peat - totally agree with others saying its like it's been added afterwards - there are tons of better peated out there - avoid!!
Really enjoy this whiskey. Growing up in Ireland the taste reminds me of sitting next to a turf fire. It has all the natural peaty aromas one could ask for. As for leaving peaty to the Scots . Well Comsdering Ireland uses more peat in every aspect of daily life than the Scots, they have every right to use it in there whiskies. Top notch !
A fruity and just slightly smoky flavor struck me as typical of this whiskey. A good compliment to the Scotch Islay whiskies I normally enjoy.