Most Irish whiskeys play it smooth. Connemara plays with fire. As one of the only peated Irish expressions on the market, this bottle stands apart, smoky, spirited, and unapologetically different. Born in the rugged landscapes of County Louth, it’s where Irish sweetness meets Islay style smoke but with a Gaelic twist.

Connemara Original Peated Irish Whiskey
Brand: Cooley Distillery | Category: Peated Irish Whiskey | ABV: 40% | Origin: Ireland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Campfire smoke over green apple, vanilla, and fresh-cut hay. A mix of earthiness and orchard charm.
Palate: Light-bodied but layered, honey, soft peat, citrus zest, and a gentle maltiness that cushions the smoke.
Finish: Long, smoky, and subtly sweet, like burnt sugar and fading embers.

Production Details
Double distilled, not triple like most Irish whiskeys, to retain more character. The peat drying process gives it that distinct smoky note, rare for Ireland. Aged in ex-bourbon casks to add vanilla richness and round off the edges.

Perfect For
Those curious about peat but hesitant to dive straight into Islay’s intensity. It’s the perfect halfway dram, soft, smoky, and incredibly easy to like. Ideal for cool evenings, quiet firesides, or introducing friends to peated whisky without the intimidation.

Expert Notes
Connemara has picked up numerous global awards for daring to be different in a category known for lightness. Critics love its gentle complexity and the way it bridges peated Scotch and traditional Irish profiles.

Customer Reviews
🗨 “Didn’t know Ireland did smoke, this changed everything.”
🗨 “Peat that doesn’t punch. More like a warm hug with a campfire backdrop.”
🗨 “The gateway dram that got me into smoky whisky. Still one of my favorites.”

Interesting Fact
Connemara was the first modern peated Irish whiskey and remains one of the very few still made, a nod to pre-industrial Irish distilling when peat was the primary fuel source.

Serving Suggestions
Best neat or with a splash of water to open the honeyed malt. Also works beautifully in a smoky Irish coffee or paired with dark chocolate and salted nuts.

Distillery Background
Produced by Cooley Distillery, one of the pioneers of the Irish whiskey revival, Connemara takes its name from the wild, untamed region on Ireland’s west coast, where the landscape mirrors the dram: raw, beautiful, and quietly powerful.