Connacht Batch One Single Malt Irish WhiskeyNV
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Producer
Connacht
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Country
Ireland
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Region
Irish Whiskey
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UPC
0794712633587
Reviews
Wine Enthusiast 91
A triumph from Connacht, a relatively young distillery in County Mayo, this is the first whiskey off their stills, matured for four years in bourbon and oloroso sherry casks. Look for aromas of white flowers, fresh pear and hay, accompanied by a light, gently sweet palate. Vanilla wafer and gingersnap lead into a nutmeg-accented finish.
by KN, Wine Enthusiast , 2023
Technical Details
Description
The Connacht Whiskey story starts at our distillery on the northwest coast of Ireland, in the wild, rugged, landscape of County Mayo in the province of Connacht. Founded by Master Distiller Robert Cassell and a team that saw the potential in Irish whiskey, the derelict old Duffy’s bakery site in Ballina was painstakingly renovated, with whiskey production commencing in 2016. Situated where the River Moy’s pure, fresh, water rushes down to meet the in-flowing salty Atlantic Ocean, dramatic shifts in atmospheric pressure exert an ever-changing influence on the whiskey maturing in our barrels. Batch 1 is the first whiskey to come off our own copper pot stills. It has been patiently matured for four years, when our distillers judged it to be ready for appreciation by whiskey lovers.
Tasting notes
Features aromas of raisins and dried fruits, followed by a honey sweetness with notes of fudge and butterscotch with an almond nuttiness and hints of star anise. On the palate are notes of vanilla and spices compliment notes of dried fruits and malt. The finish is warming and full bodied with lingering walnutsand honey.
