ABV 59.6%
Hmmm. Not quite the babe I was expecting. Due to the rarity of this malt vattings do tend to travel the quality spectrums.
Jim Murray
Connemara
Brand
Connemara
Bottler
Cask Strength
Expression
No age statement
Age (Years)
59.6%
ABV
Republic of Ireland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Less intense peat than the standard version. it is the dollop of marmalade that stars.
Palate: The peat forms a sweet and silky layer. Oak tends to be lumpy.
Finish: A toasty, dry finale. Maybe a little off key.
Comment: Hmmm. Not quite the babe I was expecting. Due to the rarity of this malt vattings do tend to travel the quality spectrums.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Slightly sooty.
Palate: Sweeter than the 40%.
Finish: Spicy, grassy, smoky, slightly hot. Peppery.
Comment: The paler colour suggests less interesting casks. The higher the alcohol adds to the pepperiness. The end result is drier, more cutting, but less rounded than the 40%.
Score: 8.5
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