Connemara 12 year old Peated Irish Single Malt Whiskey 40%

Twelve years of maturation gives Connemara's peated style extra depth, without losing the rustic, earthy character the brand is known for.

Expert Review

Connemara 12 Year Old is a peated Irish Single Malt Whiskey matured for 12 years, bottled at 40%.

The whiskey builds on Connemara's signature style, where the malt is dried over peat fire following Irish tradition. With 12 years of maturation, the peat character has time to merge with notes of honey, malt and oak, giving a more complex and full-bodied experience than the brand's younger release. The whiskey shares the same light, golden colour, but a deeper and more rounded flavour profile.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Smoky peat with mature notes of honey and oak.

Palate

Full and complex, with malt, dried fruit and a warm peat character.

Finish

Long, gently smoky and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Connemara 12 Year Old
Distillery: Connemara
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Peated Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Age: 12 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5099357002497

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Full-bodied · Honeyed · Peat-driven · Complex

Did You Know?

Connemara is named after the rugged and beautiful landscape in western Ireland, which lent its name to the whiskey's rustic, earthy character.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Connemara 12 Year Old

What does Connemara 12 Year Old taste like?

It is smoky with honey and oak on the nose, full and complex on the palate with malt and dried fruit, and has a long, gently smoky finish.

What is the difference between Connemara 12 Year Old and the younger Connemara Peated?

The 12 years of maturation give a deeper, more complex flavour profile, where the peat character has had time to merge with the cask's notes.

Is Connemara 12 Year Old as smoky as an Islay whisky?

No, the peat character is more balanced and works within a full-bodied interplay with honey and malt.

How old is Connemara 12 Year Old?

The whiskey is matured for 12 years.

How should Connemara 12 Year Old be served?

At room temperature in a tulip glass, where the smoky, honeyed notes can unfold.

Does Connemara 12 Year Old make a good gift?

Yes, its age and complex peat character make it a great choice for the experienced whiskey lover.