Clontarf 1014 Classic Blend is a smooth, approachable, triple distilled blended Irish whiskey steeped in Irish history. The brand takes its name and its date from the Battle of Clontarf in 1014, when Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland, drove back the Viking invaders in a decisive victory near what is now a coastal suburb of Dublin, giving his own life in the process. That spirit of courage and sacrifice is woven through the brand's identity, right down to the battle scene illustrated on the label. The whiskey itself is a classic blend built mostly from grain whiskey with a portion of malt, triple distilled in the traditional Irish style for a purer, lighter spirit, then gently aged in ex bourbon barrels that lend it generous notes of vanilla, toffee, and butterscotch. Long associated with the Cooley Distillery, which has supplied many of Ireland's beloved whiskeys, Clontarf came under Irish Distillers, the Pernod Ricard subsidiary, in 2021. Bottled at the classic Irish strength of 40 percent ABV, it pours a light golden amber and drinks soft and easy, with toasted oak, malt, and a gentle sweetness that has earned it frequent comparisons to Jameson at a friendly price point. Versatile and unpretentious, Clontarf 1014 is equally at home sipped neat, served over ice, or mixed into classic whiskey cocktails, making it an excellent everyday Irish whiskey and a smooth entry point for newcomers to the category.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Clontarf 1014 |
| Distillery |
Ireland (historically Cooley Distillery) |
| Producer |
Irish Distillers (Pernod Ricard) |
| Category |
Blended Irish Whiskey |
| Expression |
1014 Classic Blend |
| Age Statement |
No age statement (aged at least around 4 years) |
| Mashbill |
Blend of grain whiskey with malt |
| Maturation |
Triple distilled; aged in ex bourbon barrels |
| Bottling |
Classic blend |
| ABV |
40% |
| Proof |
80 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Ireland |
| Region |
Ireland |
Tasting Notes
Color: Light golden amber.
Nose: Toasted oak, toffee, and malt, with a light vanilla cream sweetness and a touch of spice.
Palate: Smooth and light, with strong toffee and butterscotch, vanilla, and mellow malt.
Finish: Light and easy, lingering with barley and honey.
FAQ
What kind of whiskey is Clontarf 1014? It is a triple distilled blended Irish whiskey, built mostly from grain whiskey with some malt and aged in ex bourbon barrels.
What does the 1014 mean? It refers to the year of the Battle of Clontarf, when High King Brian Boru defeated Viking invaders in Ireland.
What proof is it? 80 proof, or 40 percent ABV, the classic Irish whiskey strength.
How does it compare to other Irish whiskeys? It is frequently compared to Jameson, offering a similarly smooth, easy drinking profile, often at a comparable or slightly higher price with a touch more sweetness from the bourbon barrel aging.
How should I drink it? Enjoy it neat, over ice, or in classic whiskey cocktails.
Where can I buy Clontarf 1014 online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
