Clontarf Triple Distilled Irish Single Malt Whiskey (700ml)

Clontarf takes it's name from the suburb of Dublin which in 1014 was the site of a bloody battle in which the High King of Ireland, Brian Boru and his army fought off the invading Viking mercenaries from Dublin and the Isle of Orkney. Perhaps if Highland Park or Midleton Distilleries existed in 1014 the exchanges might have been a touch more friendly.

Clontarf Classic Blend is produced at Irish Distillers' New Midleton Distillery, the very distillery responsible for Jameson, Power's, Midleton, Paddy and the celebrated Redbreast whiskies. The blend is composed of grain and pot distilled whiskies married in ex-bourbon casks.

Other reviews....Straw yellow with a slight greenish tint. Refined vanilla, caramel, dust, toasty wood and delicate spice flavors. A round vibrant entry leads to slight sweet medium-to full-bodied palate with toffee, roasted nuts, wet hay, and brown spices. Finishes with a long, sweet caramel, wood, and spice fade. Very tasty and rich.
90 Points (Exceptional) www.tastings.com

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