McConnell's 5 Years Old Irish Whisky (2025) Bourbon & Cognac Cask Finish 46.0% abv.
In 1776 openden John en James McConnell een distilleerderij in Belfast, waar ze het eerste geregistreerde Ierse whiskymerk creëerden. McConnell's Irish Whiskey was wereldwijd een populair exportproduct, ook in Amerika, waar het populair werd van New York tot Californië. De impact van de drooglegging en wereldoorlogen was financieel nefast en zo werd de distilleerderij in de jaren dertig gesloten. Tegenwoordig wordt de legendarische McConnell's Irish Whiskey gerestaureerd in bars en saloons van Belfast tot Boston!
Our Cognac Cask Finish is the grand finale of the 5-Year-Old Series, representing the most premium expression in the range. A blend of Irish Malt and Irish Grain Whisky, aged for 5 years in first-fill Bourbon casks and finished in exceptional Cognac casks handpicked by our Master Distiller, Graeme Millar. This rare finish in Irish whiskey brings forward rich notes of candied lemons, dried pineapples, and a lingering ginger spice.
Our Cognac casks are specially selected by MasterDistiller Graeme Millar. They play an essential role inshaping the character of our whisky. The oak enhances the interaction between the whisky and the cognac infused staves, resulting in a delicate and floral flavor profile.
Cognac is a French brandy crafted from distilledwhite wine and matured in oak barrels. Hailingfrom the Cognac region in southwestern France,it is celebrated for its smooth texture, rich flavors,and complex aromas.