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Knappogue Castle. Two whiskies.
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Everything we have from Knappogue Castle
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A twelve-year-old on Pichon Baron casks
The twelve-year-old we have is finished on casks from Chateau Pichon Baron in Pauillac. You rarely come across that with Irish whiskey. There is also a twenty-one-year-old.
If you are not sure which one you need, give us a quick call. That is what we are here for.
The bottles
Two bottles, both at 46 percent.
From private stock to brand
- Knappogue in four facts
- 1467Knappogue Castle is built by the MacNamara clan.
- 1966Mark Edwin Andrews buys the castle and builds up a stock of whiskey of his own.
- 1998his son launches Knappogue Castle as a brand.
- 2021Irish Distillers takes over the brand.
Knappogue Castle stands in County Clare and dates from 1467. In 1966 it was bought by the American Mark Edwin Andrews, who built up his own stock of Irish whiskey there. The most famous of these is the 1951 vintage, which matured for thirty-six years before being bottled in 1987.
His son turned it into a real brand in 1998. Since 2021 Knappogue Castle has been owned by Irish Distillers, part of Pernod Ricard.
Important to know: Knappogue Castle does not distil itself. The brand buys whiskey from Irish distilleries, including Cooley, and puts its own stamp on it with the maturation and the finish. That is not unusual in Ireland, but we prefer to say it out loud.
A castle from 1467, a private stock from the 1960s, and since 1998 a brand.
Frequently asked questions about Knappogue Castle
How many Knappogue Castle does ’t Bockje have in stock?
Two bottles: a twelve-year-old that was finished in Pichon Baron casks and a twenty-one-year-old. Both are currently available.
Does Knappogue Castle distil its own?
No. The brand buys whiskey from Irish distilleries, including Cooley, and handles the maturation and finishing itself.
Where does the name come from?
From Knappogue Castle in County Clare, a castle from 1467 that was bought in 1966 by the American Andrews family.
What is the 1951?
The brand's most famous bottling: a 1951 vintage that matured for thirty-six years and was bottled in 1987. We do not have that one in stock.
Can I reserve a bottle and collect it in Bathmen?
That is possible. Order online and choose pickup, or call us on 0570 541 278 and we will set it aside. Pickup at Brink 2 is free.
Order, collect or drop by
- In stock in our shop at Brink 2 in Bathmen
- Available to order online and have delivered, including abroad
- Order online or collect in Bathmen
- Personal advice via 0570 541 278 or info@bockje.nl
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 09.00–18.00, Saturday 09.00–17.00. Closed Monday and Sunday
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18.
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Brink 2, Bathmen
All our stock is in the shop, not in a warehouse somewhere else. If you walk in with a name you couldn't find anywhere, it is often simply here on the shelf. You can also call: 0570 541 278.
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18
- Tuesday to Friday 09.00 – 18.00
- Saturday 09.00 – 17.00
- Monday and Sunday closed