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McConnell's 5 Year Sherry Cask Finished Irish Whisky

McConnell's 5 Year Sherry Cask Finished Irish Whisky

$49.99 USD
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The McConnell's 5 Year Sherry Cask Finished Irish Whisky is a distinguished expression from the revived McConnell's brand, building upon their 5-year-old blend with an additional maturation period in sherry casks.   

Key Features:

  • Irish Origin: Produced in Ireland and bottled by the Belfast Distillery Company. The initial distillate is sourced from the Great Northern Distillery.  
  • Blend: A blend of Irish malt and grain whiskies.   
  • Age Statement: Aged for a minimum of 5 years, with the initial maturation in ex-bourbon barrels.   
  • Cask Finish: Finished in Oloroso sherry casks. 
  • ABV: Typically bottled at 46% ABV.   
  • Non-Chill Filtered: Yes.

Tasting Notes (based on various sources):

  • Nose: Presents rich aromas of dried figs and currants, followed by Christmas spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, dark chocolate, and a hint of fresh leather.   
  • Palate: Offers flavors of Demerara sugar, dark ripe cherries, and black raspberry, followed by bitter dark chocolate shavings and rich red apples.   
  • Finish: Lingering oak notes with a hint of leather and subtle clove spice.   

Overall Impression:

McConnell's 5 Year Sherry Cask Finish is considered a well-crafted and flavorful Irish whiskey that benefits significantly from the sherry cask finishing. It offers a delightful combination of the underlying Irish spirit with the rich, fruity, and spicy notes imparted by the Oloroso sherry casks. It's often described as having a "Christmas cake in a glass" character due to the dried fruit and spice notes. 

Awards:

  • Winner: Irish Whiskey Awards 2024 (Blended - Age Statement).   
  • Winner: Irish Whiskey Awards 2023 (Blended - Age Statement).   
  • Master: The Spirits Business Irish Whiskey Masters 2023 (Blended - Premium).   
  • Gold: The DB & SB Spring Blind Tasting 2023.
  • Gold: Irish Whiskey Masters 2022 (The Spirits Business).
  • Silver: World Whiskies Awards 2023.   
  • Silver: London Spirits Competition 2023.   
  • Silver: International Spirits Challenge.
  • Double Gold: Ascot Awards.
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