WHEN YOUR WHISKEY COMES FROM A CASTLE, YOU KNOW IT’S FIT FOR A KING.

In 1966, Mark Edwin Andrews purchased Knappogue Castle, a 15th century castle in Ireland, which was then in ruins. He and his wife, a prominent architect, then embarked on an ambitious program of restoration, in an effort to return the structure to its original state of glory and grandeur. It was around this time that Andrews began buying casks of fine pot still whiskey from top distilleries in the country. The casks were further aged and bottled under what is now the Knappogue Castle label. His last bottling, a 1951 vintage aged 36 years, is revered by connoisseurs as the oldest and rarest commercially available Irish whiskey on the market. Many years later, his son, Mark Andrews III, would bring Knappogue 1951 and his father’s legacy to the United States and other international markets.

Knappogue Castle introduces the Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Cognac Finish as a notable addition to their 'Cask Finish Series'. This particular Single Malt undergoes a meticulous process that involves triple distillation, non-chill filtration, and a minimum 12-year maturation period in ex-bourbon barrels. Following this, it receives an exceptional finishing touch by spending additional time in Cognac Casks.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Refreshing citrus tones accompanied by a subtle hint of vanilla.

Taste: Experience the delightful sweetness of grape jam complemented by gentle notes of ginger spice and the comforting essence of baked fruits.

The Knappogue Castle Cask Finish Series is a range of single malts finished in the finest wine casks. The Marco De Bartoli limited release is matured in bourbon barrels for a minimum of 12 years, then further aged in casks from the renowned Marsala Winery. Made exclusively from malted barley, distilled in copper pot stills, this expression is non-chill filtered and bottled at 92 proof.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Mix of dried fruit, mocha, and vanilla.

Taste: Juicy, savory and light, leading to fruity notes.

Finish: Hints of fruit and dry oak.

The Knappogue Castle Cask Finish Series is a range of single malts finished in the finest wine casks. The Chateau Pichon Bar limited release is matured in bourbon barrels for a minimum of 12 years, then further aged in casks from the renowned Bordeaux winery. Made exclusively from malted barley, distilled in copper pot stills, this expression is non-chill filtered and bottled at 92 proof.

Bottle size: 750ml

The Knappogue Castle Cask Finish Series is a range of single malts finished in the finest wine casks. The Marchesi di Barolo limited release is matured in bourbon barrels for a minimum of 12 years, then further aged in casks from the renowned Barolo Winery. Made exclusively from malted barley, distilled in copper pot stills, this expression is non-chilled filtered and bottled at 92 proof.

TASTING NOTES