Connemara Glass Pack

Connemara 22 Year Old / Peated Single Malt

This 22 year old peated malt from Connemara appeared in 2014. It matured 100% on first fill bourbon casks. Just under 4000 bottles were released at 46%. It is only the 12th Connemara that I try, but definitely the oldest. The nose is surprisingly soft, as if the peat is already matured out. I get mostly toffee, grass, oranges and lime, lots of...

Score 87/100

Connemara Peated

Connemara Peated Single Malt was a nice addition into the peaty world of whisky. It wasn't a super heavyweight or even a heavyweight but I consider it a good contender. And I'm more than enthusiastic to try Connemara's other products such as Connemara Turf Mor. This reminded me of the great Elia Kazan's movie On the Waterfront. In my book, the...

Score 82/100

Connemara Peated

After having seen a big variance and a few rather positive reviews of this one, I decided to pick one up on a whim as I spotted it on special offer as I was walking through Heathrow airport. **Colour**: straw... a light gold. **Nose**: malt. sweet. wood. whiff of smoke. a tiny bit of acetone in the background. however, you better close your eyes...

Score 74/100

Connemara Turf Mor

Cooley has set its bar high in the past. Watch out, it’s just raised the bar again. The company is rapidly turning in to the Irish version of Compass Box – and praise doesn’t come any higher than that. This is without doubt world class whiskey making, so expect it to pick up another clutch of awards next year. Great name, too; bad pun it might be,...

Score 90/100