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Knappogue Castle 16 year old Twin Wood Limited Release, 40%

Price: 100 Issue: Spring 2017 Reviewer: Jonny McCormick Category: Irish Single Malt

The Twin Wood release is the result of refilling this triple distilled single malt from its bourbon casks into oloroso casks for a 21-month finishing period. This produced a wonderfully dry nose of macadamia nut, pepper, and baked apple crumble. Rich sweetness, more sherry fruit, and raspberry, which develop with plum notes, some bitter fruits, old chocolate, and a little heat. Fruity sweetness is maintained through the finish.