Connemara Original

Cooley

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Connemara Original — лёгкий, мягко-дымный ирландский торфяной виски, который чаще описывают как доступный и простой, с фруктово-медовыми нотами и коротким финишем. Многие отмечают хорошее соотношение цены и качества, но невысокую сложность и заметную вариативность партий.

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В отзывах торфяной характер Connemara Original чаще описывают как мягкий, сдержанный и хорошо интегрированный, а не как «торфяную бомбу» в стиле Айлы. В аромате повторяются дым, зелёное яблоко и другие фрукты, мёд, ваниль, цитрус, травянистые и иногда минеральные или лекарственные оттенки. Во вкусе отмечают лёгкое, нередко водянистое тело, сладость, фрукты, дым, перец, дуб, иногда мыльные или химические ноты; финиш в большинстве описаний короткий или средне-короткий, сухой, дымный, иногда с цитрусом, перцем или горечью. Часть отзывов прямо называет виски простым, одномерным и «безобидным», другие — приятным и лёгким для знакомства с торфом. Заметная тема — вариативность партий и молодость: несколько отзывов упоминают, что разные партии отличаются, а вкус кажется молодым, водянистым или «спиртовым» в послевкусии. При этом многие считают его удачным по цене, особенно для новичков или как повседневный/«стартовый» торфяной виски; встречаются и негативные оценки, где его называют скучным, слишком зерновым или не стоящим цены в некоторых странах. Единого мнения о качестве нет: оценки в текстах варьируются от восторженных до разочарованных.

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Klexx Connoisseur 77 12 jun 2023 3:40 pm

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victormaas Newbie 84 23 nov 2023 9:13 pm

Peated, but also soft

eNZzo Expert Senior 80 07 dec 2023 11:59 am

нос 80 · вкус 81 · финиш 78

Tomate182 Expert Junior 78 10 jun 2025 7:30 pm

нос 78 · вкус 79 · финиш 77

birkzehn Connoisseur 81 28 jan 2026 9:16 am

нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 81

Fight65 Connoisseur 80 12 apr 2017 11:20 am

нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 78

RR60 Expert Junior 75 09 may 2017 8:29 pm

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mokke137 Member Senior 84 19 nov 2017 11:32 pm

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нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 85

Dris Connoisseur 81 03 aug 2019 4:42 pm

нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 79

Mr. D. Expert Senior 81 27 aug 2021 9:35 am

I can't say I liked the peaty Irishman; Ireland is good for its classic flavors, and beyond the peat, it's somewhere else.

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Нос	83	Unusual, grassy haze; there are mineral-tablet notes; aromas of lemon, apple, duchess are clearly perceptible.
Вкус	81	Continuation of the aroma, the bitterness of the herbal infusion; Irish themes make their way: vanilla, apple, pear; but everything is flat, there is not enough depth.
Финиш	80	Short, dry; smoke and lemon.

Stanzeflasche Connoisseur 83 22 jan 2022 9:34 pm

Peach, pear, apple, all very ripe, it goes well with the fruits of the orchard. Thick honey. The peat is light, a little earthy, it's quite cereal, on wheat and puffed rice. A good dose of vanilla. Behind, floral essences, daisy, jasmine. A bit chalky. In the mouth, it is light, on cooked fruits. Malt, dry land. It's fresh, greenery, a hint of anise. Pleasant finish, not too short but not very consistent, with a slight return of greenery again. It's a bit dry. Anise returns after a while. The nose is nice, the mouth is barely passable, the finish is short. All in all, it's a little harmless, but it's flawless. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2022/01/connemara-original.html

нос 84 · вкус 81 · финиш 83

Ben Bruikman Expert Senior 78 30 nov 2022 2:06 pm

Located in the west of Ireland, Connemara is one of Mother Nature's masterpieces. The rugged Atlantic coastline and majestic mountains blend with rain-soaked peaty marshes to create a landscape of unique natural beauty. Connemara is the only peat-fired Irish Single Malt whiskey. Color is golden brown

dapoinbua Connoisseur 83 23 oct 2023 12:30 am

Alp_Ozalp Expert Senior 84 06 dec 2024 1:04 pm

whiskyloverturk Expert Junior 80 09 may 2025 12:05 pm

нос 80 · вкус 81 · финиш 80

Catweazle Member Junior — 27 sep 2015 10:00 pm

Smell intense and delicious slightly sweetish and smoky. Porky intense flavor, but long-lasting spritiges finish

Wolv Expert Senior 79 10 nov 2016 11:03 am

нос 76 · вкус 78 · финиш 80

Moses Connoisseur 81 06 sep 2018 9:03 am

I already have the second of this Whísky on the shelf, I don't know exactly why. He's so far from the standard. Maybe that's exactly why.

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Нос	82	Very aromatic smoke. Slight herbal note. In the background some vanilla, maybe honey? Is there also oak? The (green) apple remains in the foreground. Actually a great nose ..... or not!? ... but just fine.
Вкус	82	Relaxed, light mouthfeel, no alcohol noticeable, where from? Gently sweet with saliva flow, the great smoky taste covers everything. Fine.
Финиш	82	The pleasantly soft disappears quickly and what remains is the light smoke with herbal aromatic impressions. Just pleasant, period.

mer1973 Connoisseur 80 18 jul 2019 4:22 pm

нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 79

Slàinte Mhath Super Administrator 80 03 aug 2019 4:40 pm

Irish whiskey and peat - do these two go together? Connemara's peatiness has its own style, which is distinctly different from Islay's peat bombs: it is more herbal, restrained and well-integrated. Light and floral on the nose, there is a mix of heather honey, citrus and whiffs of smoke. On the palate, the clean and peppery arrival is followed by an aromatic kick of lemon zest, bitter tea and hints of salt. The peat smoke returns in the finish, lingering on the tongue. Although slightly uneventful and simple, this malt offers a nice variation from the 'Irish theme'. RATING: 3.0/5.0 stars ≙ 80 pts → AVERAGE

нос 81 · вкус 81 · финиш 79

greg_0277 Expert Senior 83 27 apr 2020 10:06 am

Nice entry-level at Cooley

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Нос	84	Peaty, fruity, herbaceous
Вкус	82	Nice fruity / peaty mix, but a bit pungent
Финиш	82	On the slightly acrid and green side which reflects a certain youth

BarrelBeast Expert Senior 79 18 oct 2020 7:34 pm

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нос 81 · вкус 78 · финиш 78

Sajmon Member Senior 67 10 jun 2022 6:46 am

Irish peated whiskey, not my cup of tea but it's ok.

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Нос	67	intensive smoke, hints of vanilla
Вкус	68	uncomplicated, smoke, wood
Финиш	67	Hints of smoke, pepper, short

Mane140486 Expert Senior 72 29 aug 2023 3:59 pm

Nose: Basic and slow to evolve, bread dough, brewer's yeast, lemon, kumquat, porridge, and a hint of acrid peat. Palate: Weak, very ethereal. Acrid and slightly plasticky peat, bitter licorice, burnt wood, then a hint of sweetness, almost like liquid sugar, a hint of yellow apple, and little else. Finish: Alcoholic despite the low ABV. Lots of chemical peat and burnt wood combined with an abstract sweetness. There's much better out there, even on the Irish side!

нос 74 · вкус 72 · финиш 71

DistiLesha Connoisseur 79 13 jun 2024 10:17 pm

In general, a good example for a basic level. A sort of smoky Glenfiddich (it would be interesting to compare, by the way, with Glenfiddich 12 or even Fire & Cane). Smoky Ireland is very good if Connemara is anything to go by! Let down by the alcoholic aftertaste and the rustic, watery taste, which lags significantly behind the aroma. 21 20 19 19

spoul Expert Junior 78 21 dec 2025 3:11 pm

нос 79 · вкус 78 · финиш 77

feolai Connoisseur 78 20 feb 2026 4:03 pm

Nose-78; Taste-78; Finish-77.

нос 78 · вкус 78 · финиш 77

HunterRomario Expert Senior 84 09 dec 2014 5:17 pm

lincolnimp Connoisseur — 26 dec 2016 1:05 pm

KOQ24 bearing in mind how shit you have rated this bottle how the hell can you give the price score as 100????? If it is that bad how can it be considered value for money?

Sander Member Junior — 09 may 2017 9:52 pm

Little complex, very accessible peated whiskey. Not much depth, but nice 'summery' taste with a bit of bite.

Danny1968 Member Senior 79 04 feb 2018 8:35 pm

A tasty light smoky whiskey with flavors of fruit and honey and a soft aftertaste.

kikist Connoisseur 58 01 nov 2021 8:37 pm

Not impressed at all, for me in this price range much better whiskies can be found. Nose is really okay but everything else is disappointing

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Нос	75	Little bit shy but there are some lemon peal, herbal, little bit of oak, honey
Вкус	50	Sweet arrival then goes to some soapy off note and spicy finish Pretty weak and watery over all
Финиш	50	Soap, pepper, some smoke

PanAroma0815 Expert Senior 81 30 mar 2022 10:11 pm

нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 79

cycloman Expert Senior 82 04 jan 2023 4:33 pm

нос 84 · вкус 82 · финиш 81

Saftkenner Connoisseur 81 23 apr 2023 5:03 pm

I am really positively surprised by this bottling. The value for money is really excellent. I tasted a bottling from 2018.

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Нос	83	fine nose. Citrus notes, vanilla, green apples, malt, caramel, very very light smoke, pear, persipan, dry herbs.
Вкус	83	Significantly less watery than expected. Vanilla, delicate smoke, baked apple, malt, liquorice, pear, oak spice.
Финиш	78	Short and slightly dry. Wafers, old linen, wrinkled apple.

vomi Member Junior 80 27 dec 2023 10:46 pm

On the nose: Peaty, herbal, vanilla present, fresh oak a little deeper in the glass. In the mouth: Watery at first (needs more rotations, or longer aging), smoke, rubber, then it becomes sweeter and more vanilla, herbs develop well. Bitterness flares up briefly, peat takes over, then herbs, salty notes. Slightly spicy finish and long aftertaste. Because of the peat it is of course more intense than many others. That's more than with so many other beginners. I would say you can drink it for the price.

PascalSGU Expert Junior 83 17 jan 2025 3:46 pm

Odor: On the nose, pleasant peat smoke with honey surrounded by dried fruits. Taste: On the tongue, full-bodied and complex fruit notes with honey, vanilla and malt surrounded by peat smoke and oak. Finish: The finish is long lasting, honey sweet and peaty. Conclusion: The single malt has a very pleasantly integrated smoke.

Whiskykoch Member Senior 83 14 dec 2014 1:32 pm

нос 90 · вкус 80 · финиш 80

vojt466 Expert Senior 81 26 sep 2016 7:29 pm

Such a very light to toddler drink with a small smell of smoke. The term "peated" in the title does not fit the overall tone.

Archer Connoisseur 83 15 oct 2016 10:39 pm

нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

Achany Connoisseur 80 14 nov 2017 3:39 pm

gentle and soft peat, some grassy tones, wet hay, some fresh fruity sweetness as well. finish is a bit too short and nothing special. but still a fine dram to start a peaty evening with maybe some more peat from Scotland.

нос 80 · вкус 81 · финиш 80

Tom na Gruagaich Connoisseur 80 07 may 2019 11:30 pm

Young, sweet, peaty, some gum, more peat than smoke. But very beautiful. I like.

claymore84 Expert Senior 75 06 apr 2020 3:35 pm

Tasted on a hiking trip on 04-06-2020.

нос 76 · вкус 75 · финиш 74

The_Osprey Expert Senior 84 19 jun 2021 6:35 pm

Connemara Peated. Consumed Nov 2018. Soft 'band aids' up front. Apple, banana, toffee pennies, peat on a longer sniff. Typical notes, but in a pleasant way - not sickly etc, light estery. Rounded. Taste is similar. Burnt apple pie, woody, estery, interesting burnt scone, little toasted banana, banana loaf, fudge with lingering peat and salt. Really weird how that sweet caramelised banana note comes through all the peat. Really interesting. Can't work out how much I like it, but it's all gone, so...(3.5/84)

rozzy Expert Senior 64 28 jul 2021 11:52 pm

Very confusing flavors, in a bad way. Way too much grain, and weird smoky taste. I can't do anything with it and I really don't want to. I do make 'Irish coffee' with it.

aw-home Connoisseur 79 16 nov 2023 12:31 pm

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Нос	80	Light peat smoke with citrus, heather, honey and oak aromas.
Вкус	79	Honey with bright fruits and light peat smoke.
Финиш	79	Long with light peat smoke, citrus fruits, heather and honey.

thomasjx Connoisseur 79 29 dec 2024 4:20 pm

Was a gift, really not bad for the price. Definitely one of the better ones and perhaps the best up to €25.

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Нос	81
Вкус	77
Финиш	79	(78,5)

WhiskyKongen Newbie 85 02 feb 2025 12:59 pm

Irish peated at its best.

Louisvandermeer Expert Senior 82 17 jul 2026 2:30 pm

A peated whiskey without truly being peated. Batches vary significantly, for better or worse, but in my view, this whiskey is a truly delightful, a bottle to keep in my when you see it on offer!

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Нос	83	Simple, smooth, and wonderfully inviting. Think peppermint, agave, fresh apples, oranges, and a hint of plums.
Вкус	83	A touch of smoke, a hint of lime, a certain dose of ‘funk’, fresh bread, chocolate, and a whisper of dried herbs. There are also notes of orange peel and vanilla.
Финиш	80	Fairly short, slightly sweet, and with a very light touch of peat. Otherwise, nothing much worth noting.

ApricotOne Expert Senior 81 31 oct 2016 2:10 pm

нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 81

Dre73 Connoisseur 79 11 dec 2016 11:11 am

With a 'peated' you expect at least a strong presence of ehh, peat. But in the scent very slightly, and also barely present in the taste. Anyway slight smell and taste, little character. Some fruity and sweet, no 'burden' of alcohol. In other words, simple and easy whiskey for the untrained drinker. For experienced 'turf' enthusiasts, this whiskey does not have much to offer in my eyes.

нос 80 · вкус 79 · финиш 78

branneman Member Senior 81 11 jun 2019 8:31 pm

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Нос	78	Floral, there's fresh citrus in there, maybe grapefruit?
Вкус	82	Fresh green apple, pepper
Финиш	84	Long, vaguely bitter, smoky, honey, rubbery, gum

face Expert Senior 78 18 oct 2020 7:35 pm

нос 80 · вкус 77 · финиш 77

Malthead19 Connoisseur 66 10 mar 2021 12:37 pm

- a somewhat robust and special Irishman - not quite as mild and significantly smokier than that expected classic Irish taste - for about 20 € you should try it

lezparanza Expert Junior 70 19 nov 2022 10:09 pm

Nicely peated. Short aftertaste. But great price/value

SEN68 Expert Senior 74 18 jan 2023 11:04 am

Nose; Salt, alcohol Taste: Wood, meat Finish: Short and boring Surprisingly much character for an Irish!

KrolikMorski Expert Senior 82 19 feb 2023 8:10 pm

нос 81 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

rottendon Connoisseur 80 27 may 2023 12:35 am

I can recall having a batch in the jar that I would have easily given five points higher, the variability seems a bit above average. The extraordinary accumulation of 40s and 50s ratings still amazes me. This is a rock solid smoky NAS single malt with no off notes, nothing more, nothing less, and value for money should be hard to beat.

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Нос	82	Gentle smoke, vanilla, some yellow fruit, that's how he greets you after pouring, immediately has a round and harmonious effect. The smoke is more on the phenolic side, green apples, some dust, slightly cooling. Over time, the fruitiness decreases somewhat, mealy apples. With a little hand warmth, the apples suddenly turn red, ripe and juicy, the smoke is much stronger, the dust too, but proportionally less significant. Later then very sweet, cake batter.
Вкус	78	Slightly oily mouthfeel, gentle attack, yet surprisingly powerful, tannins right at the front, the smoke is also a nice counterbalance to a mild honey sweetness, a pinch of menthol at the back. Slightly darker, drier, slightly bitter in the second sip. Looks a little thinner now.
Финиш	80	The finish is carried by the menthol, before sweet ash remains on the tongue at the end. Overall, medium to long, surprisingly also lasting warmth in the chest area. Dryer in the second sip.

jarin13 Member Senior 76 22 dec 2023 10:53 pm

Louisvandermeer Expert Senior 82 12 dec 2024 10:37 pm

A “peated” whiskey for people who are not very fond of “peated” whiskey. A very nice and tasty starter, especially for the price!

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Нос	81	Very fruity and a soft smoky scent, completely different from what you expect from a “peated” whiskey. You often smell ripe green apples, white grapes and a hint of ash is nicely integrated.
Вкус	82	Very nicely balanced between smoky and sweet. You start off more sweet, think of honey and green apples. This gradually changes to flavors of hazelnut and lime. Then the smoky flavors emerge, supported by a hint of chocolate.
Финиш	79	Medium long, more smoky flavors come into play here. In addition, the aftertaste is quite warming.

Palisker Connoisseur 79 11 aug 2025 11:43 pm

Totally fine for the price.

TomyCyber Expert Junior 67 21 mar 2026 12:45 pm

August 6, 2022 66.5 / 100 Color: Amber, dyed. AROMA - 17 / 25 There's a touch of chemical smokiness and sulfur. A herbal sweetness and a touch of plum emerge. The alcohol is moderately hidden. TASTE - 17 / 25 First comes the smoke. First chemical, then bonfire. A bit of ash, buckwheat honey, and dark chocolate. FINISH - 16 / 25 The finish has a hint of campfire. Unfortunately, it's shallow, short, and quite average. BALANCE - 16.5 / 25 Sample from the Irish Whiskey Collection. In terms of smoke power, it's the equivalent of a Scottish Talisker. It's pleasant to drink, but unfortunately, it doesn't quite have the same level of complexity.

vit_krecek Newbie 75 30 jul 2026 3:51 pm

A whiskey i always like to come back for. Actually it was my ever first bought single malt ever - sentimental view is present here :D. I has been a long journey since this bottle, I tried a lot of various whiskey(e)s from along the world. But i can drink this one on a daily routine. Nose: something like burning cellar of the hospital with burned mushrooms and a sweet background Taste: sweet - sometimes sweeter than i want, bark bonfire smoke, then a pinch of lime, ginger and bread like honey

Dre73 Connoisseur 79 11 dec 2016 11:08 am

For a 'peated' he has surprisingly little peat (both in smell and taste). Nor any stimulation of alcohol, little character. Very easy (entry) whiskey.

Oldpultnie Connoisseur 84 12 feb 2018 1:01 pm

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Kaydouble Expert Senior 70 05 dec 2020 6:25 pm

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Нос	75	Fruity, a note of lemon and light smoke.
Вкус	65	Slightly smoky
Финиш	70	Mild smoke

WhiskyPEATer Expert Senior 82 14 nov 2021 12:51 am

нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

gmusteric Member Senior 78 03 mar 2026 4:31 pm

нос 79 · вкус 77 · финиш 78

Matt_River Expert Senior 82 23 jun 2026 4:56 am

Mephisto Expert Senior 83 02 jun 2016 10:25 pm

нос 84 · вкус 78 · финиш 81

KOQ24 Expert Junior 47 26 dec 2016 11:43 am

Nose: wet Cardboard,Smoke,Honey,malty,herbal Taste: -Herbs,Honey,Smoke,light Pepper Finish: -soft,dry O: Pretty boring, even for an NAS.

нос 45 · вкус 60 · финиш 40

ctu Connoisseur 79 26 sep 2017 1:07 am

I was a little scared: how the smoke and the light Irish style would be meet? But it's all pleasant.

Oldpultnie Connoisseur 84 12 feb 2018 1:00 pm

schengel10 Connoisseur 68 07 mar 2019 10:28 am

A young, intense, slightly smoky single malt from Ireland!

eselsim Expert Senior 79 15 mar 2020 9:41 pm

Connemara made a huge wow-wow during Irish Whiskey tasting, it's different in a way that made it easy and pleasant to drink. I am slightly disappointed with the finish. (n)20 hint of smoke not overwhelming, lets some citric and vanilla flavours to join the game (t)20 almost follows the nose, a part from more sweetness from ex-bourbon barrel appears now joined by wood notes and fresh fruit. Smoke is still there (f)19 I'd like to point out that smoke changes to prunes and slight almost chocolaty bitterness emerges and vanishes as quickly as it comes (b) 20 well balanced but nothing complex, easy drinker

Foudos Connoisseur 77 24 feb 2021 9:57 am

нос 79 · вкус 77 · финиш 76

petersons Newbie 80 13 nov 2021 4:35 pm

Peated Irish should be contraversial yet it is distinctive one. Reminds Islays although being specific.

DillaDonut1 Expert Senior 75 16 feb 2022 9:44 am

nice smoke, unfortunately looking young

MitekandGajzin Expert Junior 74 03 may 2023 4:50 pm

MartinSchrijver Newbie 72 24 feb 2024 11:08 pm

Slightly smoky, surprising taste, dry aftertaste Excellent price-quality ratio

M_A_S_K_A Expert Senior 81 02 mar 2024 2:21 pm

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	82	smoke, fresh fruit, apple, rubber, honey, medicine, lemon, eventually disappears into smoke, rubber, grass
Вкус	81	apple, fruit, smoke, pepper watery, no density
Финиш	80	short, citruses, pepper

DerHansDerKanns Expert Senior 79 02 sep 2024 10:16 pm

It's strange, but I still enjoy these types of whiskeys. Beginner, boring, plain... I don't care about any of that. I like to drink the whiskey on the side.

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Нос	81	The smoke hits your nose immediately. A little pungent at first, but quickly gives way to green apples and light vanilla.
Вкус	78	A bit thin. But also smoke, the green apples, decent sweetness
Финиш	77	Short and sweet

Highlander65 Expert Senior — 06 apr 2026 5:26 pm

A good daily dram, pleasant and drinkable with the peat that gives it character.

Marko_I Connoisseur — 26 jan 2016 10:21 pm

good, cheap peat habituation whiskey

WhiteEagle Expert Junior 78 12 nov 2016 11:27 pm

нос 74 · вкус 72 · финиш 83

maltdude Member Senior 80 31 dec 2016 9:36 am

An easy to drink dram and maybe a good one to start with peated single malt whiskies. Does not ask to much of the connoisseur.

HammerHead Connoisseur 81 06 oct 2019 9:43 am

нос 82 · вкус 81 · финиш 81

ezioaudit Connoisseur 80 29 jan 2020 9:21 am

MaltVader Connoisseur 79 10 mar 2022 7:04 pm

Nothing special, not particularly complex, but one of the cheaper Penicillin to drink. I always recommend to friends who have not had contact with peat, it has such a delicate smoke that it should not scare anyone.

MrGlenfarclas Connoisseur 82 24 feb 2023 6:41 pm

The bottle on sale costs €20. I hardly know of a whiskey that has more to offer at this ridiculous price. Neat smoke. Herbs. Vanilla. Subtle sweetness. A bit of salt. Citric freshness. Not a monster of complexity, of course, and a bit thin, especially on the tongue. But the PLV is outstanding.

magic_slim Connoisseur 79 26 aug 2025 6:35 pm

Colour: Gold

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Нос	79	The nose is elegant, light, round and peated. Grainy and citrus notes are present as well. Quite nice.
Вкус	80	Smooth and peaty mouthfeel. Clean, light and smooth when swallowed. Watery, dominated by peaty aroma. Some oak and pepper in the background. Easy to drink.
Финиш	79	Dry finish, oaky, spicy and peaty.

Yasu89 Expert Senior 83 07 dec 2025 12:18 am

Perfect chit-chat whiskey.

нос 82 · вкус 84 · финиш 82

boy_genius_ck Connoisseur 72 27 jun 2016 9:00 am

нос 76 · вкус 72 · финиш 72

WhiteEagle Expert Junior 78 12 nov 2016 11:25 pm

The nose is quite lax. - In the mouth he is much better. Somewhat one-dimensional - maybe I'll try the 12 year old.

markjedi1 Connoisseur 80 17 mar 2017 12:42 pm

Batch Variation Since Beam took over Cooley several years ago, Connemara was put in new livery, but the typical shape of the bottle was kept (contrary to, for example, Kilbeggan). The Peated Single Malt, sometimes referred to as ‘The Smokey One’, now got the mention ‘Original’ on the label, but the recepy of this double distilled, peated irish whiskey remained the unchanged. The nose is pleasantly smoky with loads of vanilla, apple juice, banana peel and a surprising hint of white chocolate. A little bit of seaweeds and some mild ashes appear. This reminds me briefly (very briefly, mind you) of young Caol Ila. Some pencil shavings and almonds make it rather pleasant. Unfortunately the body is quite flat and it is completely devoid of spiciness. First I get some sweet and sour fruit (think agrums), before some smoke develops. Reminds me a bit of smoked bacon now. Quite nice, despite being very light. In the medium long finish it finally shows some spices. It is better than I remember from previous releases, but it is still not a grand whiskey. Thank the Maker for batch variation!

jankes Expert Senior 79 28 apr 2017 8:43 pm

нос 78 · вкус 79 · финиш 78

6bahudy9 Newbie 74 04 may 2020 4:28 pm

My very first whiskey as a newbie

нос · вкус · финиш

Нос	78	Fruit (apple), slightly honey, slightly smoky, pungent, wood, medicinal
Вкус	70	Spicy, slightly smoky, apple-pear fruit, slightly honey, wood, slightly medicinal
Финиш	73	Mild, peaty, slightly sweet and smoked

AntonArkhipov Member Senior 78 07 jul 2020 1:33 pm

21/19/19/19

Sir MaHei Expert Junior 81 31 mar 2021 9:46 pm

нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 79

Whiskygimple Expert Senior 79 16 mar 2022 4:10 pm

Very easy, but everything in itself coherent.

нос 78 · вкус 81 · финиш 78

bl0wb4ck Expert Senior 79 10 feb 2023 7:25 pm

нос 79 · вкус 79 · финиш 78

Russian_Hustle Newbie 76 23 jan 2025 10:21 pm

Is positioned as peat, but the peat is barely noticeable. monotonous. Maybe it's worth the money. But not for peat lovers

нос 75 · вкус 77 · финиш 75

Alf678 Member Senior 72 21 may 2025 2:32 pm

Not my

Bishlouk Connoisseur 84 03 mar 2015 8:40 am

An interesting marriage of the Irish profile and the delicate peat. It's balanced, well done, and the reduction is not especially noticeable. To consider for peat lovers who would like to discover Irish whiskey.

boy_genius_ck Connoisseur 72 27 jun 2016 8:59 am

hard to find and WAY overpriced here in my country (EUR50), had the price been EUR20 i’d give it a score of 75, but for an expensive watered down whiskey it deserves a 72

Taita Expert Junior 80 05 jul 2016 9:20 pm

Compared to the distillers edition more watery

ErrHaBe Expert Junior 79 13 jun 2017 2:59 pm

нос 79 · вкус 80 · финиш 79

gaboruso Connoisseur 81 15 mar 2021 7:18 pm

нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 79

LDB Connoisseur 79 10 apr 2021 12:33 pm

At a campfire it is actually not too bad, but nothing spectacular at all.

нос 79 · вкус 80 · финиш 78

Don Cassi Expert Senior 72 08 jul 2021 10:46 am

Sweet, slightly smoky and relatively mild on the nose, with an association with Chinese food (plum jam?). After a while also aniseed. Again very mild in the mouth, with a certain dryness, wood and fruit notes (banana). The finish is still dry, woody and slightly smoky. Behind it a slight metallic bitterness. Length: 5/10 Overall nice smoker for friends of mild malts. Grade: 2-

aquataste Expert Senior 76 31 oct 2022 5:32 pm

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