Knappogue Castle 16yo

The 16 year old Knappogue Castle is a fantastic single malt that has been made using unpeated barley and was triple distilled at Bushmills distillery. A first period of maturation was done in ex-Bourbon barrels before and final marrying and finishing period in Oloroso Sherry casks. A limited release, this new bottling has more sherry cask influence and is bottled at 43%.   

Nose Rich fruity, nutty, malty. Mellow woodiness, slightly peppery, good age complexity. Overall quite intense sherried fruity maltiness

Finish Sherried fruity maltiness, layered with dusty dark chocolate and some lingering sweetness. This is a lovely old malt with just the right amount of sweetish sherry flavour complementing the overall stronger whiskey flavour.

Colour Medium deep reddish gold