In 1987, John Teeling acquired a former government-owned distillery called Ceimici Teoranta Distillery, which produced potato distillates. After the renaming to Cooley Distillery, he equipped the distillery so that it can produce both single malt and single grain. With the acquisition of the old Kilbeggan Distillery, John Teeling created space to store his whiskeys produced at the Cooley Distillery.
Connemara Original matured in oak casks for an unspecified time. Bottled at a mild 40% ABV. Alcohol.
Aroma: Light smoke with leather, citrus and a delicate note of herbs, grassy-fresh, malt.
Taste: Sweetness and spice mixed with herbs, earthy notes and a hint of smoke.
