Knappogue Castle Irish Whiskey recently announced the launch of the second iteration in their new Cask Finish Series, Marco De Bartoli Marsala Cask. They finished their 12 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey in Marco De Bartoli Marsala Casks from the region of Samperi in Sicily on Italy’s west coast.
This limited release is made exclusively from malted barley, distilled in copper pot stills, non-chill filtered and bottled at 92 proof. It is then matured in bourbon barrels for a minimum of 12 years, then further aged in casks from the renowned Marco De Bartoli winery. This Italian winery combines indigenous grapes, grown on land rich in limestone and minerals.
The Cask Finish Series is the latest in Knappogue Castle’s history of limited edition releases. Last year, the brand unveiled Château Pichon Baron, a Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey finished in French oak casks from the renowned Bordeaux winery.
Upcoming limited release plans include a second Italian finish with Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey aged in Barolo wine casks, slated to launch in Summer 2019.
With only 1,020 bottles set for production, the new limited release is expected to hit shelves in the US in April, and will be available in select markets for a suggested retail price of $80.
