Knappogue - any thoughts?

I decided to get a 50 ml of this brand. I must say not having much experience of Irish whiskey this stuff is very very nice. Upon pouring it into my glass I immediately get a strong "green apple" aroma. The drink itself is very light and smooth, hardly any burn at all. Not a harsh note to be had. All in all I will go out and get at least 2 bottles- 1 to drink immediately and 1 to have for later lol. But the other real question, from here where do I go for moderately priced Irish fare? I have also picked up a Michael Collins 50ml but not sampled it yet.

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Originally Posted by drunkenjayhawk

Upon pouring it into my glass I immediately get a strong "green apple" aroma.

But the other real question, from here where do I go for moderately priced Irish fare?

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I get a candied green apple taste (think Jolly Rancher) as well as caramel from Powers Gold Label and it is only $17 where I live. I'm not all the way through the bottle yet, but I've enjoyed every single pour so far (even if the preceeding drinks were high-proof bourbons or ryes). I finished off a bottle of Redbreast 12 before I bought the Powers, and while it is more complex, I find the Powers quite delicious in its simplicity.

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Originally Posted by Mamba

Powers Gold Label and it is only $17 ... I find the Powers quite delicious in its simplicity.

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Power's is one of the great classics in whiskey. Much eponymous "power." Putatively 60% pot still (Murray).

Sadly, there seems to be a hole in my cabinet labeled "Power's." I must remedy that.

Jeff

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Originally Posted by drunkenjayhawk

I decided to get a 50 ml of this brand. I must say not having much experience of Irish whiskey this stuff is very very nice. Upon pouring it into my glass I immediately get a strong "green apple" aroma. The drink itself is very light and smooth, hardly any burn at all. Not a harsh note to be had. All in all I will go out and get at least 2 bottles- 1 to drink immediately and 1 to have for later lol. But the other real question, from here where do I go for moderately priced Irish fare? I have also picked up a Michael Collins 50ml but not sampled it yet.

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Did the 50ml have a year on it?
Knappogue 92 was great. If you tried that you got lucky!
I am hearing good things about 95 but I have not tried it yet.

Mine was a 1994.

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Originally Posted by drunkenjayhawk

Mine was a 1994.

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The 94 is good so if you liked that I can now say (since i tried it this past weekend) you should really like the 95
ryan

I also like the 95 and it's on sale for $19.99. Quite different from the standard Irish offerings. It really took me a couple of nights to appreciate it.

Chris

Is it just 19.99 locally or someplace online?

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Originally Posted by melting

I also like the 95 and it's on sale for $19.99. Quite different from the standard Irish offerings. It really took me a couple of nights to appreciate it.

Chris

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FOR 750ml? IF that's true that is an unreal price. :shocked:
Buy all you can.

I tasted Knappogue at WhiskyFest and found it a pleasant Irish Whiskey....a summertime drink being lighter in body, sweet.