Whiskey: Knappogue Castle 16 Year Old Single Malt Irish
This single malt Irish whiskey was aged for 14 years in ex-bourbon casks before being transferred by the Master Distiller into sherry-infused casks made specially for Knappogue Castle, where it rested for an additional 21 months.
Size: 750mL
Proof: 80 (40% ABV)
Age: 16 Year
Origin: Ireland
Distillery: Castle Brands Inc.
The 16 year old Knappogue Castle is a fantastic single malt that has been made using unpeated barley and was triple distilled at Bushmills distillery. A first period of maturation was done in ex-Bourbon barrels before and final marrying and finishing period in Oloroso Sherry casks. A limited release, this new bottling has more sherry cask influence and is bottled at 40%.
Knappogue Castle 16 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey Tasting Notes
Nose: Good balance of vanilla and dark chocolate.
Palate: Notes of oak and toffee with touch of dry fruits.
Finish: Sherry cask influence persists on the finish.
Distillery Information
Castle Brands is a developer and international marketer of premium and super premium beverage alcohol brands. Its core spirits include rum, whiskey/bourbon, liqueurs, vodka and tequila, which are marketed and sold in the United States, Canada, Europe, Latin America and Asia.
