Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Marsala Finish Irish Single Malt Whiskey
- Distillery
- Knappogue Castle
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Irish
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £59.95
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Vanilla, Honey, Sherried
- Description
- Knappogue Castle's 12 Year Old Marsala Finish marries bourbon barrel maturity with the rich complexity of Italian Marsala wine casks, creating an Irish single malt with distinctive character. Aromas of treacle, malt, and vanilla custard unfold on the nose, while the Marsala finish adds wine-forward sweetness and depth. At 46% ABV, this is well-suited to those seeking an Irish whiskey with Mediterranean elegance and unconventional cask influence.
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ABV
40%
Age
NAS
Style
Irish
✦ Neatly Summary
Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Marsala Finish Irish Single Malt Whiskey is a irish from Knappogue Castle (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect richly sweet, lightly fruity and light oak character — malt extract, vanilla, honey, sherried. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
Knappogue Castle's 12 Year Old Marsala Finish marries bourbon barrel maturity with the rich complexity of Italian Marsala wine casks, creating an Irish single malt with distinctive character. Aromas of treacle, malt, and vanilla custard unfold on the nose, while the Marsala finish adds wine-forward sweetness and depth. At 46% ABV, this is well-suited to those seeking an Irish whiskey with Mediterranean elegance and unconventional cask influence.
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