Connemara is Ireland's only peated single malt whiskey, a revolutionary spirit launched in the 1990s that boldly revived Ireland's historic connection to peated whisky production. Inspired by the ancient distilleries that once dotted Ireland's rugged west coast, Connemara represents a daring reimagining of Irish whiskey tradition. Crafted using traditional copper pot stills and double distillation, the whiskey is carefully matured in oak casks to develop its signature profile. Each bottle delivers a unique harmony of peaty smoke and Irish whiskey's characteristic smoothness, creating an exceptionally balanced and approachable peated malt. The result is a smooth, pure, and complex spirit with layers of honeyed fruit, vanilla, and gentle peat smoke that lingers elegantly on the palate. Connemara has become the definitive choice for discerning drinkers seeking the peated character of Islay whiskies combined with the elegant smoothness and triple-distilled refinement of Irish whiskey.
Timeline
John Teeling purchased the former state potato gin distillery and converted it into a whiskey distillery with two pot stills.
Cooley Distillery launched the Connemara peated expression.
Cooley won the trophy at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) for its exceptional quality and long-standing reputation.
Cooley was acquired by Beam Suntory Inc. for $95 million (€71 million).
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