Brand

Clontarf

Clontarf is an Irish whisky brand best known for the Clontarf 1014 expression. It is a triple-distilled blended whisky produced in County Cork and marketed as an accessible everyday Irish whisky; the brand was added to the Irish Distillers / Pernod Ricard portfolio following market acquisitions.
  • County Cork · Ireland

Clontarf

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The story
The name refers to the Battle of Clontarf of 1014. Historically the brand was developed and marketed by Castle Brands and included several variants (blended, Reserve, single malt) available in the so-called Trinity Collection. Over time the product has been positioned as a commercial Irish blend; in the context of international acquisitions the brand was integrated into the Irish Distillers (Pernod Ricard group) portfolio.
Production philosophy
Positioned to offer an easy-drinking, accessible blended Irish whisky that evokes Irish historical identity without aiming at an ultra-premium positioning.
Territory
Ireland (brand origin linked to Dublin; production indicated in County Cork).
Awards and recognition
The brand and some of its expressions have received mentions and scores in industry publications and competitions (e.g. ratings in Wine Enthusiast and reviews/scores from Beverage Tasting Institute / Tastings). Some expressions are noted in past international competitions according to trade sources; specific details and years are reported in the listed sources.
Production method
Blend of grain and malt whisky; the blend is triple distilled and the components are matured in ex-bourbon casks.
Distillation
triple distillation
Ageing
maturation in ex-bourbon casks
Characteristics
Type
Brand
Categories
  • Irish whisky
  • blended whisky
  • whisky brand
  • triple-distilled whisky
Raw materials
  • grains
  • barley malt
Casks and ageing vessels
  • ex-bourbon casks
Representative products
  • Clontarf 1014 Irish Classic Blend 70cl
What makes it distinctive
  • Brand inspired by the Battle of Clontarf (1014).
  • Clontarf 1014: Irish blended, 40% ABV.
  • Produced in County Cork according to commercial sources.
  • Historically available in variants: Classic/Blended, Reserve and Single Malt (Trinity Collection).
  • Integrated into the Irish Distillers / Pernod Ricard portfolio following acquisitions.

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