I enjoy the variety of Irish Whiskey brands that are available, though I consider the others a diversion to Knappogue which is by far my favorite. One taste of Knappogue and I am transported in time and space to experience the earth, the water, the wind, the mists and the Spirit of my ancestors’ Ireland.
I have been an Irish Whiskey fan for years. I had been buying Bushmills Irish Whiskey and also Black Bush and also their 10 year old single malt and every now and then their 16 year old single malt...but I love my Knappogue. I just thought I would try Knappogue one time when my ex-boss, who is an Irish Whiskey drinker, was stopping by after work. He agrees with me that Knappogue is our Irish whiskey from now on. Just because you can pay more money does not mean it's better.
Being of Scots-Irish descent, I guess I was born to the taste of good whiskey. I was introduced to good whiskey in a public house in Scotland about 20 years ago by a local who wouldn't let me buy a drink that wonderful evening. After sampling many varieties of Irish whiskey over the years...I spotted Knappogue, saw that it was a single malt and decided to try it. Needless to say, I have not purchased another brand since...
At the recommendation of one of the sales staff at the Virginia ABC store, I tried a bottle of Knappogue Whiskey. It is now my favorite tipple.
While in Ireland, my husband brought home a bottle of your Knappogue Castle 1995. It is without a doubt the finest whiskey we have ever had, and we would like to give it as Christmas presents to all our friends!
I discovered Knappogue Castle with the 1990, which I gave out as presents to friends, co-workers and clients about 12 times. Apparently, I turned too many people on to Knappogue, because after that, there wasn't a bottle to be found anywhere... I just bought a bottle of the 1995 for a dinner party. The entire bottle was gone in a couple hours... Congratulations on the 1995 - fantastic!
...Knappogue Castle is one of the finest whiskeys I've ever tasted.