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Connacht - Inaugural Release - Single Malt Irish 4 Year Old Whiskey
Type | Spirits, Whiskey |
Country/Region | Ireland |
Alcohol | 47% |
The first Irish Whiskey to be distilled in County Mayo in over 150 years- Connacht Batch 1 is a small batch- double distilled Single Malt made from 100% malted Irish barley. It has been patiently matured for four years in ex-bourbon casks- before a final finishing in Oloroso sherry casks from Jerez- Spain.
Nose: Plenty of raisins and dried fruits followed by a honeyed sweetness- with notes of fudge- butterscotch- an almond nuttiness and hints of star anise.
Palate: Vanilla and spices compliment notes of dried fruits and malt.
Finish: Warming and full bodied with lingering walnuts and honey.