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Clontarf

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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.
Irish whisky blended whisky whisky brand triple-distilled whisky
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Producer range

Producer range Clontarf

Spirit categories

Irish whisky blended whisky whisky brand triple-distilled whisky

Representative products

Clontarf 1014 Irish Classic Blend 70cl

Raw materials

grains barley malt

Casks and ageing vessels

ex-bourbon casks
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

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

Producer history Clontarf

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 recognitions

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.

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