| Rating | 92 |
| Style |
Irish Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | Ireland |
| ABV | 42% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $37.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2026-03-10 |
McConnell’s 5 Year Old Irish Whiskey Review
This resurrected historical brand, packaged in a classy bottle, offers a blend of malt and grain whiskeys aged in ex-bourbon barrels. There’s a really aromatic nose, with notes of vanilla bean, toasted coconut, and a certain herbaceousness. The palate offers fresh fruits, banana mainly, with baking spices and a slight graininess on the finish.
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