Thought peat was all about Islay? Think (or perhaps that should be 'drink') again. All Islay fans owe it to themselves to check out Connemara from the splendid Cooley distillery. Connemara produce a peated Irish single malt, named for the area in Ireland.
Tasting Notes
NOSE
Well-smoked and peated, heather freshness and floral notes with a honeyed sweetness and a little wood.
PALATE
Full and smooth with notes of malt and peat, honeyed smoke and barley sweetness.
FINISH
Long and pungent with honey and peat smoke.