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McConnell’s
5 Year Aged Sherry Cask-Finished Irish Blended Whiskey

Category: Irish Blended Whiskey

Date Tasted: 5/24/2023

Country: Ireland

Alcohol: 46%

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94 Points

Gold Medal

Exceptional

$60

McConnell’s
5 Year Aged Sherry Cask-Finished Irish Blended Whiskey

Category: Irish Blended Whiskey

Date Tasted: 5/24/2023

Country: Ireland

Alcohol: 46%

Gold color. Aromas and flavors of caramel sauce, salted butterscotch, incense and leather, and chocolate covered orange with a round, crisp, dry medium body and a warming, refreshing, medium-length finish with elements of candied ginger and mixed nuts with caramel, honeycomb, orange cream, and cinnamon. An excellent example of Irish Whiskey, nicely balanced with sherry cask influence.

Tasting Info

	Style:	Crisp & Lively
	Aroma:	caramel sauce, salted butterscotch, incense and leather, and chocolate covered orange
	Flavor:	Same as aromas with elements of candied ginger and mixed nuts with caramel, honeycomb, orange cream, and cinnamon
	Smoothness:	Warming
	Finish:	Normal
	Enjoy:	neat, on the rocks and with cigars
	Bottom Line:	An excellent example of Irish Whiskey, nicely balanced with sherry cask influence.

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Irish Blended Whiskey

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Serve in a Glencairn Scotch Whisky Glass

About

Irish Blended Whiskey

Blended Irish Whiskey is a blend of malt and grain whiskies that makes up a large majority of Irish Whiskey production. It can be blended with Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, allowing for any combination of the three to fall under the category. Any grains may be used, as well as it may be distilled in pot and/or column stills, and it may be made at a single distillery or multiple distilleries.