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Connemara 12 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey

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."

Tasting notes by Jim Murray, renowned Whiskey Commentator

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.

Serving Suggestions

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

Awards

San Francisco World Spirit Competition 2004 - Gold Medal Winner

Endorsements

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