McConnell’s Irish Whisky has launched a Sherry Cask Finish expression in the U.S. market with Conecuh Brands, a leading New York based producer and marketer of premium craft spirits. This new expression joins McConnell’s Irish Whisky, which was launched in the U.S. in 2020.
“With the growth of McConnell’s Irish Whisky in the U.S., we will continue to satisfy consumer demand for innovation. This Sherry Cask finished McConnell’s is an exceptional representation of the high quality Irish Whisky we are producing and the first in several innovations planned for the brand,” says Jon Dubin, Senior Brand Manager.
It is first matured in 1st fill select bourbon barrels, then finished in the finest Oloroso Sherry casks.
Tasting Notes: Dried figs and currents followed by Christmas spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon, dark chocolate and a hint of leather.
Palate: 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.
ABV: 46%, non-chill filter
