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The Connacht Whiskey Company Spirit of the Atlantic Single Malt Irish Whiskey, 5 Year Old, 70cl, 44.8% ABV
The Connacht Whiskey Company Spirit of the Atlantic is a five-year-old Irish single malt matured in ex-bourbon casks and finished in Oloroso sherry casks. Its listed tasting notes range from raisins, dried pear and nuts on the nose to vanilla, malt and dried fruit on the palate, with a warming, spiced finish.
At a glance
- Five-year-old single malt with ex-bourbon maturation and an Oloroso sherry cask finish.
- The listing describes a malt-led profile with dried fruit, vanilla, soft roasted notes, spice and cocoa.
- Described as naturally coloured and non-chill filtered.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The stated age, 70cl bottle size and 44.8% ABV make the core specifications easy to compare.
- Two-stage cask treatment offers a clear choice for buyers interested in bourbon and sherry influences.
- The product description provides distinct nose, palate and finish notes to help set flavour expectations.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Brand | The Connacht Whiskey Company |
|---|---|
| Whiskey type | Single Malt Irish Whiskey |
| Age | 5-year-old |
| Bottle volume | 70cl |
| Alcohol strength | 44.8% ABV |
| Cask maturation | Ex-Bourbon maturation and Olorosso Sherry Cask Finish |
|---|---|
| Malt claim | 100% hook head series ale malt from minch malt |
| Colouring and filtration | natural coloured and non-chill filtered |
| Nose | Raisins, dried pear, and hints of nuts. very gentle, fruity and ripe-fruity, with soft wood influences, slightly biscuity, some citrus and zest notes |
|---|---|
| Palate | Vanilla, raw sugar, malt, and dried fruit. unmistakably malty, soft roasted notes, still biscuity, dried fruit |
| Finish | Warming and full bodied with lingering spices and oily cocoa |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Whisky drinkers looking for an Irish single malt with stated ex-bourbon maturation and an Oloroso sherry finish.
- Buyers interested in a malt-forward profile described with dried fruit, vanilla, spice and cocoa notes.
- A gift option for someone who enjoys Irish single malt whiskey.
Less suited to
- Those seeking a lower-strength whiskey, since the listing gives this bottle as 44.8% ABV.
- Buyers who require independently verified production or tasting claims. The details here are listing statements.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback specifically highlights the whiskey’s taste and flavour. That aligns with a listing that gives detailed tasting notes, including malt, dried fruit, vanilla, spice and cocoa. Aggregate ratings are also mostly in the top categories, though they cannot establish which individual tasting characteristics customers preferred.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback highlights taste and flavour.
Frequently asked questions
What does the listing say about how this whiskey is matured?
It states ex-bourbon maturation followed by an Oloroso sherry cask finish.
What flavour notes are listed?
The listed nose includes raisins, dried pear, nuts, citrus and zest. Palate notes include vanilla, raw sugar, malt and dried fruit, with a warming finish of spice and cocoa.
What are the bottle size and strength?
The title gives a 70cl bottle at 44.8% ABV.
Is this whiskey described as chill-filtered or coloured?
The product description calls it non-chill filtered and naturally coloured.
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