Knappogue Castle Barolo Cask Finish 12 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey (700ml)

The third release in the brand's Cask Finish limited edition series starts out as the standard Knappogue Castle Bourbon cask matured malt then finishes in red wine casks from the esteemed Italian winery, Marchesi di Barolo. Around 1500 bottles are available globally. 46% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered.

Other reviews... Baked plum desserts, sweet cherry, star anise, and dark vanilla on the nose, with an enticing freshly toasted spiciness. Caramel, plum, pomegranate, and rawhide shoelaces shift into a concentrated fruitiness as allspice and pepper well up, yielding a sweet core of graham crackers, marshmallows, and creamy vanilla, with hints of chocolate. Bruised fruit and throbbing spices characterize the finish on this laudable example of wine finishing. 92 points - whiskyadvocate.com

"This is a wonderfully complex single malt from Knappogue Castle. The red wine barrel influence very nicely complements the grain of the whiskey, bringing in notes of red currant to pair with vanilla, almond, chestnut, and treacle. Pour this one neat and enjoy." 91 points - distiller.com