What’s up with Connemara (or the opposite Cooley whiskeys for that matter)? They don’t appear to be very alive and the quantity of expressions seems to lower each time I test. Nothing new has come out for just a few years now. In actual fact the Connemara Distillers Version we’re reviewing immediately isn’t even talked about on the web site any extra. Additionally it seems to be unavailable from most worldwide retailers.
I’ve all the time appreciated the precise peaty profile of Connemara, so this whiskey deserves extra reward and a focus from lovers… but additionally from its workforce?
Be happy to match to my 2016 overview of this whiskey.
Connemara Distillers Version (43%, OB +/- 2021)
Nostril: pretty light however actually pretty in my view. Grassy smoke with refined farmy hints (manure) and a few herbs thrown onto a barbecue. Good inexperienced apple sweet and citrusy prime notes. Some darker brambles and raisins within the background. Additionally moist stones, waxed papers and refined hints of eucalyptus.
Mouth: a little bit comfortable and easy once more, however properly oily and displaying good flavours. Coal smoke with a natural facet once more, then smoked oranges and crushed black peppercorns. Baked apple sweetness, forest fruits sweet and a touch of vanilla. Lime juice with a salty edge as nicely. A tad too candy maybe.
End: medium lengthy, with warming smoky notes, cereal notes and a few oily hints.
For round € 40-45, I nonetheless assume that is gives massive worth for cash (offered you’ll find). It was as soon as completely out there in France and that is nonetheless your finest wager. Strive LMdW for example.
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