A hearty Navy Strength Gin distilled in honour of the RNLI. We raise a glass to the courageous men & women who have worked selflessly over two centuries to end preventable loss of life at sea. For every bottle you enjoy, gift or squirrel away, 5 is given to the RNLI. Tasting Notes
- A wonderfully big gin led by dry piney juniper, punctuated perfectly with a herbaceous jammy sweetness from marsh samphire, elderberries & Seville orange that jumps out of the glass in a long G&T. Full & forward, with a purposeful & moreish body. Delicious with ginger beer in a Gin Mule or in a Negroni.
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Sickened by the blatant exploitation of some hand sanitiser providers inflated prices, Conker Spirits simply cover their costs in the retail sale price. At the same time they are raising 2 to donate to the most vulnerable. This nifty refill bottle will help you keep safe when good ol soap & water isnt available. Simply decant into any plastic bottles you have at home. ...

Each year a small number of the oldest & most exceptional casks are hand picked to create Connemara 12 year old peated single malt. Containing some of the earliest distillation of Connemara, the 12 year old is a whiskey of great complexity & sophistication. Accompanying the smooth malt & peat flavours is a rich layer of spiciness & lingering wood tones acquired from extra maturation in American oak. With limited availability, this is a whiskey that has been truly worth the wait. At the IWSC in 2009 won both a gold & best in class. The newly released Connemara 12 Year Old is already causing a stir among whiskey connoisseurs worldwide after scooping a Gold Medal at the World Spirit Competition in San Francisco in March 2004. Reflecting the region of Connemara, this magnificent 12 Year Old revives the age-old tradition & heritage of drying malted barley over peat fires. To the smooth, balanced malt & peat flavours of Connemara Peated Single Malt is added the lingering wood aftertaste to produce a whiskey of great complexity & sophistication. Truly, Connemara 12 year old has been worth the wait. John Teeling, Chairman of Cooley Distillery said Our blenders & quality consultants have made us release the Connemara 12 year old. They believe that it is one of the best whiskeys in the world
- bar none. It represents the pinnacle, to date, of Cooley distillation & maturing skills. The soft waters of the Cooley Hills, the warm caress of the copper pot stills, the breathing oak barrels from Kentucky, the ancient granite warehouses of Kilbeggan & 12 years in a perfect whiskey climate have combined to deliver this gem. We have very limited quantities, so savour while you can.

Colour: A pale golden colour. Nose: An expressive nose with a vibrant presence of peat. Taste: Smooth, melodious taste with a superb mix of fruit & peat. Round & full character with tantalizing traces of almond, marzipan & biscuit. Finish: A strong spicy bite to the finish that is dominated by an extraordinary peat explosion with a vanilla creaminess that luxuriates across the mouth leaving a long finish on the palate. Serving suggestion: Connemara 12 year old can be enjoyed neat or with a little water to release the bouquet.


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Unique to the world of Irish whiskeys Connemara Cask Strength is the only Irish whiskey to be produced from its natural strength. Surprisingly smooth at 60% alcohol by volume, the cask strength captures the essence of Connemara. Natural & undiluted, not chill-filtered or coloured in any way, Connemara Cask Strength reflects the rugged nature of the famous region in the West of Irel&. As extraordinary as the landscape, this whiskey is exceptional. Because it is so natural & undiluted, the level of alcohol differs between bottlings, & so labels are printed specially for each batch. The pure clear spring water from the Cooley Mountains united with the peated malted barley give the Connemara Cask Strength a rare flavour. Slowly maturing for long years in oak casks, the natural ingredients & traditional distilling methods employed by Cooley Distillery create a whiskey, which is simply spectacular.

Colour: Pale yellow colour. Nose: A strong & concentrated aroma of peat emerges from this unique Irish Cask Strength Whiskey amplifying in intensity when it reaches the nostrils. Taste: A very strong aggressive start with an enormous peat surge in the middle. Then fireworks of aromas explode in your mouth (fruits, spices, pepper, chocolate) uniting with the peat to give a truly complex taste. Finish: Astonishingly long finish with peat clinging to every crevice in the mouth while remaining sweet & glorious. Serving suggestions: Connemara Cask Strength can be enjoyed neat or with a little water to release the bouquet. It is an ideal after dinner drink or served at the weekend where one can truly enjoy a tranquil moment to savour this unique whiskey.

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Named after one of the most famous regions in Irel&, Connemara is one of nature's masterpieces. The rugged Atlantic coastline & majestic mountains blend with the rain-soaked peated bog lands to create a landscape of unique natural beauty. Inspired by Ireland's ancient distilling traditions, Connemara's smooth sweet malt taste & complex peat flavours makes it a truly unique Irish whiskey. Connemara is the most decorated Irish whiskey with a huge collection of Gold Medals & has been honoured as the Worlds Best Irish Single Malt. Connemara means that you can unearth the Peated Pleasures of Irel&. ...

Bottled from h&-picked casks specially selected for their exceptional quality, each Connemara Single Cask bottling has its own individual character & taste. During its maturation in 200 year old granite warehouses, the whiskey is carefully monitored to check its development. With no chill filtration or colouring, each Single Cask Connemara has its own distinct personality displaying those wonderful traits that make Connemara such a unique whiskey. The Single Cask means that you can truly experience Connemara at its glorious best. ...

The Gaelic for Big Peat, Turf Mor is the Peatiest expression of Connemara & the Peatiest bottling of Irish Whiskey in the world. Turf Mor was produced from heavily peated malted barley with phenol levels of over 50ppm & results in a deeper earthier taste experience. By bottling it at cask strength with no chill filtration, Turf Mor offers a truly phenolic taste experience while managing to retain Connemaras distinctive smooth sweet taste. Nose: Rich & full pngent mixture of salt, smoke, sweet & spice. Taste: Sweet start with a gunpowder explosion of deep earthy peat on the tongue, lifting to a fresh cut grass spiciness. Finish: Long powerful dry finish with peppery spice & full bodied smoke. ...

Easy-drinking white made from Cataratto, a gentle, quaffable Sicilian grape variety; this is lightly perfumed with white blossom & herbs, with refreshing lemon on the tongue. An excellent wine to pair with light pasta dishes, salads & white meat. ...

A blend of red Sicilian varieties that's textured, fruity & flavourful, with floral notes & flavours of raspberry & redcurrant. The ideal accompaniment for Italian cheese, cured meats, sausages & Mediterranean finger food. ...

This is definitely a Cabernet Sauvignon with plenty of character & personality, right from the start with its beautiful & concentrated ruby red colour. Intense notes of plum, cassis, & blueberries, combine effortlessly with softer earthy traces, mocha & smoked hints. Full, complex & intense with persistence & elegance on the finish. ...