Knappogue Castle 12 Year Barolo Wine Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey 750mL

Knappogue Castle 12 Year Barolo Wine Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Single Malt Irish Whiskey | 46% ABV | 92 Proof | 750mL | Ireland | 12 Years Old | Marchesi di Barolo Wine Cask Finish | Non-Chill Filtered | Limited Edition

Process & Profile

Knappogue Castle 12 Year Barolo Wine Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey is a limited-edition expression from the Knappogue Castle Cask Finish Series. Made exclusively from malted barley and triple distilled in copper pot stills, the whiskey matures for at least 12 years in ex-bourbon barrels before receiving additional aging in wine casks from Marchesi di Barolo.

Located in Piedmont’s Langhe Hills, Marchesi di Barolo is one of the historic producers associated with Italy’s renowned Barolo wine region. Its casks bring concentrated red-fruit and spice characteristics to the soft, fruit-forward style of Knappogue Castle single malt.

The whiskey is bottled non-chill filtered at 46% ABV, preserving its full texture and layered combination of strawberries, red apples, cherries, caramelized fruit, pepper, and oak.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Strawberries, cinnamon, caramelized banana, sweet toffee, dark vanilla, and toasted spice.

• Palate: Red apples, ripe cherries, mixed berries, caramel, plum, and creamy vanilla with layers of allspice and pepper.

• Finish: Lingering red fruit, peppery oak, dark chocolate, and warming spice.

What Makes It Special

• Matured for a minimum of 12 years in ex-bourbon barrels.

• Finished in wine casks sourced from Marchesi di Barolo in Piedmont, Italy.

• Made exclusively from malted barley and triple distilled in copper pot stills.

• Bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof) and presented non-chill filtered.

• Released as the third expression in the Knappogue Castle Cask Finish Series.

• Limited production of approximately 1,200 bottles for the original release.

How to Enjoy

Knappogue Castle 12 Year Barolo Wine Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey is best served neat in a tulip-shaped whiskey glass. Allow it to rest for several minutes after pouring so the strawberry, cherry, vanilla, cinnamon, and caramelized-fruit aromas have time to develop.

A few drops of water can reveal additional berry fruit and soften the peppery oak. Its combination of Irish malt and Italian red-wine influence also pairs particularly well with dark chocolate, aged cheese, roasted nuts, or cherry-based desserts.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Knappogue Castle 12 Year Barolo Wine Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey?
   Knappogue Castle 12 Year Barolo Wine Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey is a limited Irish single malt matured for at least 12 years in ex-bourbon barrels and subsequently finished in Italian Barolo wine casks.

2. Which wine casks are used for Knappogue Castle 12 Year Barolo Wine Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey?
   Knappogue Castle 12 Year Barolo Wine Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey is finished in casks from Marchesi di Barolo, a historic winery located in the village of Barolo in Italy’s Piedmont region.

3. What proof is Knappogue Castle 12 Year Barolo Wine Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey?
   Knappogue Castle 12 Year Barolo Wine Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey is bottled at 92 proof, or 46% alcohol by volume.

4. What does Knappogue Castle 12 Year Barolo Wine Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey taste like?
   Knappogue Castle 12 Year Barolo Wine Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey offers strawberries, red apples, cherries, caramelized banana, vanilla, cinnamon, pepper, and toasted oak, followed by a fruit-forward, spicy finish.

5. Where can I buy Knappogue Castle 12 Year Barolo Wine Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey?
   You can purchase Knappogue Castle 12 Year Barolo Wine Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey 750mL directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for limited-edition Irish whiskey and wine-cask-finished single malts.