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Knappogue Castle (1992, 43%)
Straw color. In both aroma and flavor, the whiskey is clean and delicate, with notes of creamy malt, vanilla, and subtle fruit. An enjoyable “anytime” whiskey that slowly reveals its charms the more you get to know it.
Style: Single malt Irish whiskey. Price: high $30s. Available nationwide. (Imported by Great Spirits Co., 800/882-8140).
The third in a series of Knappogue whiskeys that were distilled at Ireland’s Cooley distillery (the others being a 1991 and 1990 vintage). This one is fuller in flavor than the previous two, but not as distinctive. It’s a very pleasant “anytime” dram.
(1st Quarter 2000 Issue-Vol. 9#1)
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Knappogue Castle, 1993, 43%
Straw gold color. Very clean aroma and flavor-malty, with vanilla, cotton candy, honey and subtle floral notes. Light in body and somewhat creamy in texture, with a soft, slightly youthful finish.
Style: Single malt Irish whiskey. Price: mid $30s. Available nationwide (imported by Great Spirits Co., 800/882-8140).
More Irish character than previous Knappogue bottlings, and quite mature for an eight year old whiskey. It is a touch youthful on the finish. While it is quite enjoyable now (and unbelievably drinkable), I would like to have seen this whiskey with another one to two years of aging to give it a little more depth and maturity on the finish.
(2nd Quarter 2002 Issue-Vol. 11#2)
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Knappogue Castle, 1994 Vintage, 40%, $34
The fifth vintage of Knappogue Castle and the second consecutive one comprised of whiskey from the Bushmills distillery. (The previous three were from the Cooley Distillery.) This one is very clean and quite soft on the palate, with a gentle sweetness throughout (fresh malt, vanilla, and honey). Floral and citrus notes offer a subtle pleasantness throughout. Soft, soothing creamy vanilla finish with hints of confectioners sugar and lightly toasted marshmallow. This is a pleasant, versatile Irish whiskey to have in your bar to serve neat, on the rocks, or in smart cocktails.
(1st Quarter 2005 Issue-Vol. 14#1)
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