McConnell’s Irish Whisky represents a $32. On the nose are flavors of orchard fruit, spice, honey, vanilla, and butterscotch with a hint o proposition in the evolving Irish whiskey landscape.
Nose
On the nose are flavors of orchard fruit, spice, honey, vanilla, and butterscotch with a hint of white chocolate.
Palate
Sweet honey notes up front gently segue into pepper spice notes on the mid palate before subtle grain notes arrive on the back end. Delicate with a slightly creamy mouth feel, a medium finish, and a subtle oiliness that gently coats the tongue. Overall this is an approachable, easy drinking, and quite tasty Irish whiskey experience with a very reasonable price point.
Finish
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Verdict
McConnell’s Irish Whisky represents solid craftsmanship at $32. On the nose are flavors of orchard fruit, spice, honey, vanilla, and butterscotch with a hint o. While it may not redefine expectations, it offers genuine quality and reliable drinking pleasure.
