1257 Kensington Road NW
1 (403) 283-8000 / [email protected]
$68.99
This Irish Whiskey was featured on Day 6 of our 2020 KWM Whisky Calendar.
Connemara is a peated single malt from the Cooley Distillery. The malt is an example of what most Irish whiskies would have tasted like historically! Is double distilled and bottled at 40% ABV.
From the Producer
"Inspired by Ireland’s ancient distilling traditions, Connemara’s smooth sweet malt taste and complex peat flavours makes it a truly unique Irish whiskey. Connemara is the most decorated Irish whiskey with a huge collection of Gold Medals and has been honoured as the “Worlds Best Irish Single Malt”. Connemara allows you to unearth the Peated Pleasures of Ireland."
750ml mlEvan's Tasting Note
Nose: Light smoke, tinned peaches in syrup, mango, pineapple jolly ranchers, shredded coconut, angel food cake with chocolate frosting and a dash of freshly mowed lawn.
Palate: Creamy and fruity. Peach tea, dark chocolate coated almonds, light roast coffee, granny smith apple, cantaloupe, Pina Coladas and lightly astringent smoke with just a hint of iodine.
Finish: The smoke sticks around but blends into bitter dark chocolate and tropical fruit notes.
Comment: I had forgotten how good Connemara was. It has all of the peach, pineapple, and mango fruit hallmarks of Cooley Whiskey, but with a pleasant addition of light peat smoke. It is a shame we only get this 40% version currently, but it is a treat nonetheless.