Clontarf (whiskey)
| Type | Irish Whiskey |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | The Clontarf Whiskey Company Ltd |
| Distributor | Castle Brands Inc |
| Country of origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Alcohol by volume | 40% |
| Variants | Classic Blend, Single Malt, Reserve |
Clontarf is a triple distilled Irish whiskey produced by the Clontarf Whiskey Company, a subsidiary of Castle Brands Inc. The whiskey takes it name from the Battle of Clontarf in 1014. On 14 February 2008, the owner of the Clontarf brand announced that they were going to launch a new packaging and marketing campaign for the whiskey[1].
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[edit] The whiskey
Clontarf makes a blended whiskey (called simply Clontarf Irish Whiskey) and a single malt, as well as a reserve that is a blend of single malt and grain whiskey. All three varieties are also available in the Clontarf Trinity collection.
[edit] Reviews
The Clontarf single malt has generally outperformed its Reserve counterpart at international spirit ratings competitions. The single malt received a score of 85-89 from Wine Enthusiast in 2005 (vs. 80-84 for the Reserve).[2]. In the same time period, the single malt received a gold medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, besting the silver medal earned by the Reserve.[3].
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "The New Irish". http://files.shareholder.com/downloads/ROX/0x0x170362/af856bc1-8eb6-4cf6-946b-6e29a51ac85c/294457.pdf. Retrieved 2008-07-30.
- ^ "Proof66.com awards summary page for Whiskies". http://www.proof66.com/display.asp?t=whiskey. Retrieved 2010-11-03.
- ^ "Proof66.com awards summary page for Whiskies". http://www.proof66.com/display.asp?t=whiskey. Retrieved 2010-11-03.
