Clontarf (whiskey)
 Clontarf 1014 | |
| Type | Irish Whiskey |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Irish Distillers (Pernod Ricard) |
| Country of origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Alcohol by volume | 40% |
| Colour | Amber[1] |
| Variants | Classic Blend, Reserve |
| Website | Clontarf 1014 |
Clontarf 1014 is a triple distilled Irish whiskey produced by the Irish Distillers subsidiary of Pernod Ricard. Originally called "Clontarf," the whiskey takes its name from the Battle of Clontarf in 1014 in which Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland, defeated an army of Vikings.[2]
The brand has launched several marketing initiatives, including one in 2008[3] and most recently in 2011, when new packaging was released to highlight the 1000 year anniversary of the battle of Clontarf.[4] Clontarf 1014 is 40% abv.
About
[edit]Clontarf 1014 is a blended Irish whiskey produced in County Cork, Ireland. It is triple distilled using a combination of grains and aged in bourbon barrels.[5]
Clontarf 1014 also produced a single malt, as well as a reserve that is a blend of single malt and grain whiskey. All three varieties were available in the Clontarf 1014 Trinity Collection. However, only the blended whiskey were available on the American market. The reserve and the single malt were available in select European countries.[6]
In 2021, Clontarf was bought by Irish Distillers, a subsidiary off Pernod Richard.[7]
Reviews
[edit]The Clontarf 1014 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).[8][9] 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.[10][11]
In 2008, Clontarf 1014 Irish Whiskey received a 90 rating from the Beverage Tasting Institute, as well as a “Best Buy” award. It was described as “as spot on Irish blend with a lot of character”. [12]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Jim (4 March 2014). "Knappogue Castle & Clontarf Irish Whiskey Tasting Notes". Retrieved 20 May 2014.
- ^ "The Story". Clontarf 1014 website. Archived from the original on 21 April 2015. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
- ^ "The New Irish" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2008-07-30.
- ^ Drinkhacker review, 18 October 2011
- ^ "Clontarf 1014 website". Archived from the original on 2014-07-27. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
- ^ "Clontarf 1014 website". Archived from the original on 2015-04-21. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
- ^ Magazine, Irish Whiskey (2021-07-06). "Irish Distillers acquires Knappogue Castle and Clontarf Irish whiskeys". Irish Whiskey Magazine. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
- ^ "Proof66.com awards summary page for Clontarf Single Malt". Archived from the original on 2012-10-16. Retrieved 2012-10-19.
- ^ "Proof66.com awards summary page for Clontarf Reserve". Archived from the original on 2012-10-16. Retrieved 2012-10-19.
- ^ "Proof66.com awards summary page for Clontarf 1014 Single Malt". Archived from the original on 2012-10-16. Retrieved 2012-10-19.
- ^ "Proof66.com awards summary page for Clontarf Reserve". Archived from the original on 2012-10-16. Retrieved 2012-10-19.
- ^ Beverage Tasting Institute Archived 2014-04-19 at the Wayback Machine review
