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The
newly released Connemara 12 Year Old is already causing a stir among whiskey
connoisseurs worldwide after scooping a Gold Medal at the World Spirit
Competition in San Francisco in March 2004. Reflecting the region of Connemara,
this magnificent 12 Year Old revives the age-old tradition and heritage
of drying malted barley over peat fires. To the smooth, balanced malt
and peat flavours of Connemara Peated Single Malt is added the lingering
wood after taste to produce a whiskey of great complexity and sophistication.
Truly, Connemara 12 year old has been worth the wait.
John Teeling, Chairman of Cooley Distillery said "Our
blenders and quality consultants have made us release the Connemara 12
year old. They believe that it is one of the best whiskies in the world
- bar none. It represents the pinnacle, to date, of Cooley distillation
and maturing skills. The soft waters of the Cooley Hills, the warm caress
of the copper pot stills, the breathing oak barrels from Kentucky, the
ancient granite warehouses of Kilbeggan and 12 years in a perfect whiskey
climate have combined to deliver this gem. We have very limited quantities,
so savour while you can."

Colour: A pale golden colour
Nose: An expressive nose with a vibrant
presence of peat.
Taste: Smooth, silky taste with a
superb mix of fruit and peat. Round and full character with tantalizing
traces of almond, marzipan and biscuit.
Finish: A strong spicy bite to the
finish that is dominated by an extraordinary peat explosion spreading
across the mouth leaving a long luxurious finish on the palate.

Connemara 12yr. Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey is best
served neat, but can also be served on the rocks or with water to taste.

San Francisco World Spirit Competition 2004 - Gold Medal
Winner

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