The Knappogue Castle 12 Years Old Bourbon Cask Matured is a classic single malt Irish whisky, produced exclusively from malted barley and triple-distilled in accordance with Irish tradition. Unlike a blended Irish whisky, this bottling is a pure single malt. Its full 12-year maturation in ex-bourbon casks made of American oak defines the whisky’s straightforward and balanced style. The focus is deliberately not on any additional maturation in sherry, wine or other specialised casks. Rather, the bourbon casks allow the distillate’s original character to shine through, complementing it with the typical influences of American oak.


With an alcohol content of 43 per cent, Knappogue Castle 12 Years combines its long cask maturation with an approachable profile, making it an excellent introduction to the brand’s range. Knappogue Castle is renowned for its single malt Irish whiskies and takes its name from the historic Knappogue Castle in County Clare, Ireland. The brand traces its origins back to Mark Edwin Andrews, who began acquiring selected stocks of Irish whiskies in the 1960s and bottled them under the Knappogue Castle Whiskey name. The 12 Years Bourbon Cask Matured continues this focus on matured Irish single malts and is available in a 0.7-litre bottle, complete with a gift box.