Kornog Celtic Kornog Oloroso Finish 43% 700mL
Kornog Celtic Kornog Oloroso Finish 43% 700mL Bourbon casks are the norm at Glann ar Mor, so this Oloroso Sherry finish is something of a novelty. The peat has a mezcal-like edge, in this case there’s opening suggestions of vinyl and varnish, mingling with vaguely green notes (white pepper, dried grass). Aeration accents the sweet barley as honey, boiled confectionary, marzipan? The peat is more definitive in the mouth, infusing flavours of toasted fruit cake. Green-wood smoke and a slightly grassy bitter-sweetness trail off in the finish. Always engaging, this distillery has established a distinctive style early on. Non chill filtered 43% ABV, non chill filtered and with no added colour.
European Whisky of the Year in the 2016 Jim Murray Whisky Bible.
Distillerie Glann Ar Mor was founded on the north coast of Brittany in 1999 by Martine and Jean Donnay and Kornog is the peated single malt brand of the distillery (their unpeated lines appear as ‘Glann Ar Mor’). The distillery name means “Seaside” in Breton and the location in Tregor was chosen for its maritime climate. The small distillery has two copper pot stills, heated with a naked flame, which is a very traditional method. Theirs is a slow distillation and they use a worm tub condenser to create body and structure in the spirit. They also use wooden washbacks made out of Oregon Pine, to help encourage indigenous yeasts during the fermentation process. The bottles are non-chill filtered and with no added colouring.
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Price / Unit | Bottle |
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Bottle/Glass Size | 700mL |
ABV% | 43 |
Brand | Kornog |
Varietal | Single Malt Whisky |
Country of Manufacture | France |
Direct from Supplier | Yes |
Box | Yes |
Collector Rating | 1 |
Condition | New |
Closure | Cork |
Date of Release | 9 Feb 2019 |
Serial Number | Yes |