2025 | Ireland, $50 to $100

"..something of a cult legend in Ireland, my guess is that it has the chance to become the same in the U.S.; a dandy example of a pure pot still whiskey."

"The smashing bouquet features delightful notes of toasted wheat bread, oatmeal, black raisins, trail mix, roasted chestnuts, bacon fat, sweet butter, ruby Port and prunes. Entry is peppery, moderately sweet and smoky; midpalate features succulent tastes of dark chocolate-covered cherries and strawberries, honey and smoked nuts. Finishes elegantly and clean, with deft traces of smoke and cocoa." 96-100 pts.

"An abundance of earthy aromas, leather, tobacco with layers of charred wood, dark chocolate and treacle toffee. Full bodied spice front followed by vanilla, honey and dried apricot."

We took the best of our 1994 vintage distilled single maltand aged it for just over fifteen years in bourbon barrels for our signature smooth taste. This perfect Whiskey was then put into casks specially infused for Knappogue using Oloroso Sherry.

"Bright golden color. Fruity caramel, cocoa, geranium, nut and delicate peat aromas. A powerful entry leads to a fruity full body of rich floral honey, sweet toffee, brown spices, and mossy peat flavors. Finishes with a long dried flower, caramel, roasted grain, and faint iodine fade. A brawny, yet graceful Irish whiskey with a elegantly integrated peat character. A fantastic sipper to enjoy with a touch of spring water."

"Bright golden color. Vibrant aromas of creme brulee, singed flowers, dense spices, turkey jerky, and Provence herb soap follow through on a round, supple entry to dryish medium-full body with layers of praline, vanilla bean, and exotic peppercorns. Finishes with very long, evolving honeyed cereal and grassy, slightly iodine tinged peat fade. Superb." Gold Medal.