If you read enough of our posts, you’ll see that we’re suckers for a cask finish. The marriage of flavors from across the globe, usually makes whiskey taste better… USUALLY.
So, when Knappogue Castle Single Malt Irish Whiskey recently announced the launch of the third iteration in their new Cask Finish Series, a 12 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey finished in Marchesi di Barolo casks we leaned forward.
Knappogue Castle’s Marchesi di Barolo limited release is made exclusively from malted barley, and distilled in copper pot stills, the whiskey is non-chill filtered and bottled at 92 proof. It is matured in bourbon barrels for a minimum of 12 years, then further aged in casks from the Marchesi di Barolo winery. The cool conditions and well-defined seasons in Barolo mean that grapes grown here can bring out particularly fine and intense aromas.
Last year, Knappogue Castle unveiled its 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey finished in French oak casks from the Bordeaux winery, Château Pichon Baron followed by the Marco De Bartoli Marsala cask finish, which was released this spring.
“There couldn’t be a more exciting time to release the latest installment of our Cask Finish series,” said Mark Andrews, Chairman of Castle Brands Inc. “The Irish whiskey category is continuing to boom thanks to young consumers seeking new and innovative premium products and we look forward to presenting the Barolo cask, a very special whiskey. Given the tremendous feedback from the first two installments of our Cask Finish Series, we know Knappogue fans and whiskey enthusiasts alike will be very pleased with this release too. We have felt privileged and honored to partner with the Abonna family, whose Barolo wine casks bring a beautiful mix of spice and fruit notes to our award-winning 12 year old whiskey.”
With only 1,200 bottles set for production, the limited release is available in select markets for a suggested price of $80.
