Celtic Gold
Dave Wondrich, Saveur Magazine, May 2009
This whiskey shows a translucent, floral malt flavor with more citrus than grain: drinking it is like drinking lemon pound cake, in a good way.
Six Irish Whiskeys to Try
Details Magazine, November 2008
It seems 1995 was an excellent year for delicate, ridiculously addictive whiskey with hints of vanilla and apricot. The proof's in the bottle.
F. Paul Pacult,Wine Enthusiast, October 2008
The bouquet aromas include barley malt, asparagus, hollandaise, dry breakfast cereal, white peppercorns and salt. Entry is soft, citrusy-orangy, moderately baked and toasty; an almond nougat taste enters at midpalate and nicely offsets the dry maltiness and vegetal flavors. Shows solid presence and a hint of heather in the finish.
Spirits of the Emerald Isle
WatchTime, April 2008
Ireland has returned to its roots with Knappogue Castle, a vintage pot-still single malt; the current 1995 release is laced with apples and bread-crust notes.
Cool it, wine lover, but how chilled depends on you
The Star Ledger, March 2008
Knappogue Castle ... has the flavor of an Irish whiskey but the character of a true single malt.
Whiskey: Give It a Shot
Men's Fitness, November 2007
For years, the only kind of Irish whiskey you could get in the U.S was a blend... There's now a growing selection from the Emerald Isle, including the Knappogue Castle 1995. Triple distilled and aged in old bourbon casks, this whiskey is especially smooth.
Blue Reviews
The Tasting Panel, September 2007
1995 Knappogue Castle Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Spicy and complex with graceful, lovely flavors of toasted vanilla, grass, sweet herbs, lavender and honeysuckle.
Knappogue Castle Unveils a New Vintage- and a Rare Retrospective
Cigar Aficionado, August 2007
Knappogue 1990
... a big candy-apple nose and a back note of cheese ... floral notes were prevalent on the palate...
Knappogue 1991
...The flavor was that of classic Irish whiskey, with lots of floral notes, some spice and perfume...
Knappogue 1993
... It loaded the mouth with licorice … plenty of wood and nuts coming through...
Knappogue 1995
...a little bit of everything … Wood from the Bourbon barrel was prominent, with notes of cheese and perfume.
Whiskeys of the Times,
The New York Times, March 2006
We also loved the Knappogue Castle 1994 single malt, an exceptionally delicate and complex whiskey...