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McConnell’s Irish Whiskey
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Distiller:
Undisclosed
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Bottler:
McConnell's
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ABV:
42%%
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Age:
5 Years
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Price:
$$$$$
- Raided Score: 86
- Publication: Drinkhacker
- Excerpt: It’s a bit doughy on the finish, but otherwise it acquits itself well, with a light saline note that pairs well with the cracker freshness up front.
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- Raided Score: 85
- Publication: Whiskey Raiders
- Excerpt: McConnell's isn't the most complex Irish whiskey you may stumble across, but it's adequately aged, pleasantly complex and devoid of harsh graininess found in other similar releases.
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Intro:
A combination of Irish malt and Irish grain whiskey, this release from McConnell's is aged for five years in ex-bourbon barrels and bottled at 42% ABV. Let's dive in.
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Nose:
Light and sweet on the nose, full of honey, toffee, sweet apple pie and a touch of grain. Inoffensive, pleasant, lightly desserty.
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Taste:
On the palate, the buttery texture is immediately striking, full and soft, full of sweet dessert character and a touch of youth. Pie crust, brown butter, toffee and light apple and grain.
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Finish:
Finish is short but pleasant — certainly not a sin here. The apple and pastry notes continue, flaky and buttery and sweet
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Overall:
McConnell's isn't the most complex Irish whiskey you may stumble across, but it's adequately aged, pleasantly complex and devoid of harsh graininess found in other similar releases. Whether you're a sipper or a shooter, McConnell's delivers just fine.
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Score:
5
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Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.
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