Connemara Original Peated Single Malt Whiskey 12 Year

Name: Connemara Original Peated Single Malt Whiskey 12 Year
Brand: Beam Suntory
Price: 104.99 USD
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750ml & 80 Proof

Connemara Original Peated Single Malt Whiskey 12 Year is a Whiskey hailing from Ireland.

What is Connemara Original Peated Single Malt Whiskey 12 Year?

Connemara Original Peated Single Malt Whiskey 12 Year stands out as Ireland's only peated single malt, bringing a touch of Scottish-style smokiness to the Emerald Isle's whiskey tradition. Interestingly, the distillery revived this style of Irish whiskey after nearly a century of absence, drawing inspiration from historical records that showed peat was once commonly used in Irish whiskey production before falling out of favor in the early 20th century.

Why do we love Connemara Original Peated Single Malt Whiskey 12 Year?

Connemara Original Peated Single Malt Whiskey 12 Year stands out as Ireland's only peated single malt, offering a rare combination of smooth Irish whiskey character and Scottish-style peat smoke. This unique expression marries the fruity, honey-like notes typical of Irish malts with a gentle smokiness, creating a distinctive flavor profile that sets it apart from both traditional Irish whiskeys and heavily peated Scotch counterparts.

How do you drink Connemara Original Peated Single Malt Whiskey 12 Year?

Connemara Original Peated Single Malt Whiskey 12 Year shines when sipped neat or with a splash of water to unlock its complex flavors, though it also holds up well in smoky variations of classic whiskey cocktails. Its rich, peaty character makes it an excellent companion for cool autumn evenings, paired with hearty dishes like smoked meats or strong cheeses that can stand up to its robust profile.

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Nose: Smoky peat dominates, reminiscent of a campfire on a damp evening. Underlying notes of honey, ripe pear, and lemon zest provide balance. A faint hint of sea spray and iodine adds complexity.

Palate: Oily and full-bodied. The peat smoke intensifies, bringing with it flavors of charred oak and dark chocolate. Sweet malt and vanilla emerge mid-palate, accompanied by green apple and a touch of cinnamon. A subtle nuttiness lingers in the background.

Finish: Long and warming. The peat smoke gradually fades, leaving behind a pleasant mix of oak tannins, dried fruit, and a hint of black pepper. A whisper of salinity and a gentle maltiness linger on the tongue.

Connemara Original Peated Single Malt Whiskey 12 Year is crafted using malted barley that's dried over peat fires, imparting a distinctive smoky character to the spirit. This rare Irish peated whiskey is then double-distilled in small copper pot stills and aged for 12 years in oak barrels, allowing the complex flavors to develop and meld with the subtle peat notes.

Connemara 12 Year is the only peated Irish whiskey aged for over a decade, bridging the gap between traditional Irish smoothness and the smoky character typically associated with Scotch.

The whiskey's unique flavor profile comes from malting barley over peat fires, a practice that was common in Ireland centuries ago but nearly disappeared until Connemara revived it in the 1990s.

Despite its peated nature, Connemara 12 Year is double distilled instead of triple distilled like most Irish whiskeys, allowing it to retain more of its distinctive smoky character while still maintaining a characteristically Irish smoothness.

Main Ingredient: Malted Barley
Country of Origin: Ireland