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Knappogue Castle Whiskey

Knappogue Castle is a Scottish-Irish collision of history and commerce: a 15th-century castle in County Clare, bought and restored in the 1960s by American businessman Mark Andrews, who lent his castle's name to one of the first single malt Irish whiskeys of the revival era. Each vintage is bottled by harvest rather than a fixed formula, making Knappogue a whiskey for anyone who loves comparing year against year.

  • Knappogue Castle 14 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey bottle
    Item no.: 22227865463-100102

    Named after a medieval castle in County Clare, Knappogue Castle 14 Year Old combines two classic cask types and a triple distillation to reach its rounded character.

    Expert Review

    Knappogue Castle 14 Year Old is a Single Malt Irish Whiskey matured in used bourbon and sherry casks, bottled at 40%.

    The whiskey is triple distilled, a method that gives a clean, light base character, before maturing in a combination of used bourbon and sherry casks for 14 years. The combination of the two cask types, known as "twin wood", gives a balanced flavour profile that draws on both the sweetness of bourbon and the depth of sherry.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Soft grain and a touch of sherry sweetness.

    Palate

    Round and balanced, with vanilla and dried fruit.

    Finish

    Medium, soft and lightly spiced.

    Specifications

    Name: Knappogue Castle 14 Year Old
    Distillery: Knappogue Castle
    Region/Country: County Clare, Ireland
    Type: Single Malt Irish Whiskey
    Age: 14 years
    ABV: 40%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Used bourbon and sherry casks (Twin Wood)
    Other: Triple distilled

    Flavour Profile

    Round · Balanced · Grain-sweet · Lightly sherry-driven · Soft

    Did You Know?

    Knappogue Castle is a well-preserved medieval castle in County Clare, Ireland, built in 1467, from which the brand takes its name.
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    • 1pcs.
      134,00EUR
   

About Knappogue Castle

Knappogue Castle is an Irish single malt whiskey named after the historic castle of the same name in County Clare, restored in 1966 by American Mark Edwin Andrews.

History & Background

Knappogue Castle dates back to 1965, when the Mercer Andrews family acquired the historic Knappogue Castle in County Clare and began bottling single malt Irish whiskey under the castle name. The brand helped revive interest in single malt Irish whiskey at a time when blends dominated the market completely, and still uses the medieval castle, built in 1467, as a central part of its identity.

Production & Style

The whiskey is a single malt traditionally composed of vintage-dated releases from Irish distilleries.

Signature Style

Sweet, Fruity, Round
The whiskey offers a sweet, fruity character with a round finish.

Facts

Founded1987
PronouncedKa-NOG-yoo Cas-tle
RegionCounty Clare
CountryIreland
OwnerCastle Brands Inc., owned by Pernod Ricard since 2019
TypeIrish Single Malt Whiskey

Did You Know?

Knappogue Castle, which lent the brand its name, is still a private residence to this day and can be rented for weddings and events, where guests can naturally sample the associated whiskey on site.

Like Knappogue Castle Whiskey? You should also try:

Jameson, Bushmills and Writers Tears.