You’d be forgiven for never hearing of Concannon Irish Whiskey before if you live in Ireland – as it’s mainly sold in the USA!
Concannon is a popular seller over the pond making it into the Top 10 of the biggest brands – appearing above Powers & Black Bush – so when an opportunity arose to purchase a miniature from the Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder’s new sample service – Drams Delivered – my curiosity was piqued.
Interestingly this whiskey is finished in Petite Sirah casks from the Concannon Vineyard in California – which might partly explain it’s impressive sales!
The colour was reassuringly pale for a wine cask finish.
Sweet, fruity & honeyed on the nose. Gently inviting.
Quite a light palate with an attractive freshness.
Juicy sweet grain appears before a pleasing fruitiness topped off with a touch of prickliness gently fades away.
A very pleasant easy drinker with enough depth of flavour to keep it entertaining.
Nice!
Sláinte
Concannon Vineyard website here.
Irish Whiskey Sales in America 2020 here.
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