{"product_id":"clonakilty-port-cask-irish-whiskey","title":"Clonakilty Cask Finish Series Port Cask Blended Irish Whiskey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"465\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eClonakilty Cask Finish Series Port Cask Blended Irish Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vibrant coastal Irish whiskey that layers classic triple-distilled smoothness with luscious fruit richness from Portuguese port casks. Elegant, approachable, and beautifully balanced, it delivers sweet red-fruit character, gentle spice, and silky texture—making it an excellent introduction to the innovative cask-finish style emerging from modern Irish distilleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"470\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"753\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"502\"\u003eThis expression comes from \u003cstrong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"578\"\u003eClonakilty Distillery in County Cork, Ireland\u003c\/strong\u003e, perched dramatically along the Atlantic coast where maritime air and cool coastal conditions influence the maturation of its spirits. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eThe Port Cask Finish release is part of the distillery’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eCask Finish Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to highlight how secondary maturation in distinctive wine casks can transform Irish whiskey. The blend combines \u003cstrong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eIrish malt whiskey with approximately 9-year-old grain whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e, both triple distilled in traditional Irish fashion. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eThe whiskey first matures in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eex-bourbon barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, then receives its signature finishing period in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eport wine casks sourced from Portugal’s Douro Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eThese casks impart vibrant fruit sweetness, deeper color, and a layer of wine-driven complexity to the whiskey’s smooth grain and malt foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e43.6% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, the whiskey retains both character and approachability—making it suitable for sipping neat while remaining versatile in cocktails. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eProfessional reviewers have responded positively to this port-finished expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eThe Whiskey Wash scored the Clonakilty Port Cask Finish 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, noting its elegant character and distinctive fruit influence from the port casks. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003eThe broader Clonakilty Cask Series has also been praised for delivering \u003cstrong data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003erefined and well-crafted Irish whiskey expressions\u003c\/strong\u003e, with reviewers describing them as “great examples of craft Irish whiskey.” \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003eThese reviews highlight the distillery’s success in marrying traditional Irish whiskey style with modern finishing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2380\"\u003eDelicate aromas of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2459\"\u003ered berries, dried orange peel, vanilla, and sweet grain\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by subtle floral notes and a touch of warm spice. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003eSmooth and lightly creamy with flavors of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2674\"\u003echerry, raisin, soft baking spice, and citrus zest\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by gentle oak and port-derived fruit richness. \u003cspan class=\"\" 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