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★Silver Cairnwell 12 Year Heritage
Whisky Peated Malt

Cairnwell 12 Year Heritage

Cairnwell Distillery · County Antrim, Ireland · 2009

89 Critic score
★★★★ ★
4.5 / 5 · 830 reviews
★
Silver
International Cellar Selection
$62.05avg. retail

Tasting note

Rich mahogany with ruby glints, with aromas of vanilla, orchard fruit and warm spice. Robust and oily, coating the mouth with dark sugar and clove leaving a lingering note of toffee.

TypeSpirit
StyleWhisky
BasePeated Malt
CountryIreland
RegionCounty Antrim
Release2009
ABV44.9%
ProducerCairnwell Distillery

Rating breakdown

5★ 22%
4★ 27%
3★ 24%
2★ 17%
1★ 10%

About Cairnwell Distillery

Founded 1973 · County Antrim, Ireland

Cairnwell Distillery is a spirit house in County Antrim, Ireland. Under Naomi Norwood (Master Distiller), the estate has built a reputation for spirits of character and consistency.

Master Distiller: Naomi Norwood

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Where to find it

  • The Copper ShelfLow stock$60.19
  • Harrowgate CellarsIn stock$63.29
  • Vaultbury Fine WinesIn stock$67.63

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