{"product_id":"knappogue-castle-16-year-old-twin-wood-single-malt-irish-whiskey-750ml","title":"Knappogue Castle 16 Year Old Twin Wood Single Malt Irish Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnappogue Castle 16 Year Old Twin Wood is a triple-distilled single malt Irish whiskey, aged for a minimum of 14 years in bourbon barrels and then finished in Oloroso sherry casks to complete at least 16 years, bottled at 40% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is crafted from 100% malted barley, distilled three times in traditional copper pot stills for exceptional smoothness, at the Bushmills distillery in Northern Ireland. Knappogue Castle traces its origins to Mark Edwin Andrews, who purchased the castle in County Clare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Oloroso finish adds nutty, complex sherry notes to the smooth, malty base. It won Gold at the 2016 Irish Whiskey Awards for Irish single malts aged 13 years and older, Gold at the 2023 Irish Whiskey Masters and 92 points from Wine Enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA refined gift for anyone who loves smooth, sherried Irish whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat or with a drop of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIrish single malt is made from 100% malted barley at a single distillery, and triple distillation, a hallmark of many Irish whiskeys, gives a lighter, smoother spirit than double distillation. Finishing in Oloroso sherry casks adds dried fruit, nuts and spice on top of that smooth base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSixteen years is a substantial age for Irish whiskey, and the long rest in bourbon barrels builds vanilla, honey and soft oak before the sherry finish adds depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Triple-distilled single malt, 14+ years in bourbon barrels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oloroso sherry casks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, malty and nutty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knappogue Castle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Triple Distilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 proof (40% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bourbon barrels, finished in Oloroso sherry casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern Ireland (Bushmills distillery)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat or with a drop of water. It pairs with fruit cake, walnuts or aged cheddar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it matured?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14+ years in bourbon barrels, then finished in Oloroso sherry casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it triple distilled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, in copper pot stills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas it won awards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGold at the 2016 Irish Whiskey Awards and the 2023 Irish Whiskey Masters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-whiskey\"\u003eWhiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knappogue Castle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023380836661,"sku":"VWS_4740","price":100.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-10870.webp?v=1793655077","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/knappogue-castle-16-year-old-twin-wood-single-malt-irish-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}