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Whiskey Review: Clonakilty Port Cask Finish

We review Clonakilty Port Cask Finish, an Irish whiskey that's been finished in Douro Valley port casks.

OVERALL RATING

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Clonakilty Port Finish review

Tasting Notes

About:

43.6% ABV. Irish premium malt and 9-year-old grain whiskey gently cut and finished in Douro Valley port casks. 750ml $53.
Appearance:
Peach
Nose:
The nose is delicate, with baby powder and jasmine at the beginning. Cinnamon scones,with a sugar glaze, give off a sweetened grain note. Dried orange peel adds a citrusy element, whereas red apple adds a fruitier element. However, near the end of the nose, stale cedar comes through.
Palate:


Finish:
Comments:
I typically find Irish whiskeys hit or miss for me, but is worth keeping a bottle at home. Compared to other Irish whiskeys I have had, the delicacy of the palate remains intact and unburdened by the grain. The port influences are there, but the terroir remains.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Courtney Kristjana

Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.

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