Clonakilty Blended Irish Whiskey Cask Finish Series

Name: Clonakilty Blended Irish Whiskey Cask Finish Series
Brand: Clonakilty
Price: 65.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$65.99 USD

Size

750 ML

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Clonakilty Blended Irish Whiskey is a fine example of the rich and time-honored tradition of Irish whiskey-making. This cask finish series showcases the dedication to craftsmanship and the influence of different cask types on the final flavor profile. Each expression in this series undergoes a unique maturation process, resulting in a diverse range of flavor experiences.

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Tasting Notes

Flavor: The Clonakilty Blended Irish Whiskey Cask Finish Series offers a variety of flavor profiles based on the specific cask finish. Here are some general tasting notes:
Original Blend: A harmonious and well-balanced blend with notes of smooth vanilla, honey, and a subtle hint of spice. The finish is pleasingly mellow.
Port Cask Finish: This expression introduces the influence of port wine casks, adding rich fruity notes, hints of red berries, and a delightful sweetness to the whiskey. The finish is exceptionally smooth.
Bordeaux Cask Finish: The Bordeaux cask finish imparts flavors of dark chocolate, dried fruits, and a subtle oakiness. The whiskey is elegantly complex, with a satisfying finish.
Rum Cask Finish: With a rum cask finish, this expression features tropical fruit notes, a gentle caramel sweetness, and a touch of spice. The finish is warm and inviting.
Sherry Cask Finish: The sherry cask finish brings out notes of dried fruits, figs, and a rich nuttiness. It offers a well-rounded and complex flavor profile with a lingering finish.

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Bottle details

Type	Whiskey
Brand	Clonakilty
Strength	43.6% ABV (87.2 proof)
Bottle size	750 ml

Why Liquor Geeks recommends it

This is a blended Irish whiskey from Clonakilty's Cask Finish Series, a range built to show how different cask types shape the final flavor. Bottled at 43.6% ABV in a 750 ml bottle, the series spans a balanced Original Blend with vanilla, honey and a hint of spice, a Port Cask Finish with red berries and fruity sweetness, a Bordeaux Cask Finish with dark chocolate, dried fruit and gentle oak, a Rum Cask Finish with tropical fruit and caramel, and a Sherry Cask Finish with figs and rich nuttiness. That makes it a natural fit for curious drinkers who want to understand what finishing actually does, and for anyone planning a side-by-side tasting. It is approachable enough for a first Irish whiskey yet interesting enough to reward careful comparison. We carry it because cask influence is one of the most talked-about ideas in whiskey, and few things teach it as clearly as tasting one producer's blended whiskey through several different finishes.

Pairs well with

Dark chocolate — The berry fruit and sweetness of the Port Cask Finish meet chocolate's bitterness, and the Bordeaux finish carries dark chocolate notes of its own.
Grilled meats — The dried fruit and subtle oak of the Bordeaux Cask Finish stand up well to charred, savory flavors.
Cask finish tasting night — Pouring several expressions side by side makes the differences between port, Bordeaux, rum and sherry influence easy to taste and discuss.

Questions about this bottle

What is the Clonakilty Cask Finish Series?

It is a collection of Clonakilty blended Irish whiskeys, each finished in a different cask type. The series includes an Original Blend plus Port, Bordeaux, Rum and Sherry Cask Finish expressions, each designed to highlight how the cask changes the whiskey's flavor.

What is the ABV and bottle size?

This bottling is 43.6% ABV and comes in a 750 ml bottle.

How do the different cask finishes taste?

The Original Blend shows vanilla, honey and subtle spice. Port adds red berries and sweetness, Bordeaux brings dark chocolate, dried fruit and light oak, Rum offers tropical fruit and caramel, and Sherry leans toward figs, dried fruit and rich nuttiness.

Is it better neat or in cocktails?

Both work. Neat or on the rocks lets you appreciate each cask finish, while the whiskey also makes a flavorful base for an Old Fashioned, Manhattan or Whiskey Sour, where the finish adds depth to the drink.