Final fall, newly resurrected Irish whisky model McConnell’s took its first step towards broadening their portfolio with the discharge of this bottle, McConnell’s Sherry Cask End Irish Whisky. Because the title implies, that is basic McConnell’s – presumably nonetheless a five-year-old mix of malt and grain whiskies distilled at Nice Northern Distillery – completed for an unspecified time frame (reportedly 9 months) in Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at a barely increased proof than the unique. Let’s test it out.
It’s as unfussy and simple as the usual McConnell’s, however with a wholesome layer of sherry within the combine. The Oloroso is initially a tad punchy, nevertheless it blows off reasonably rapidly, abandoning notes of darkish, sticky raisin, cocoa, grated nutmeg, and a little bit of bitter cherry. The ending goes a protracted option to rounding among the grittier, cereal character of the usual McConnell’s at its core. On the palate, a beneficiant oil physique greets the tongue with a candy and syrupy texture and well-balanced taste. Notes of clove-studded orange, fig preserves, slivered almond, and caramel apple current a well-recognized however well-executed sherried profile that’s exceedingly approachable with a mild, even heat. The end stays a bit doughy with some underlying salt and tahini notes, however the sherry provides some longevity with lingering notes of chocolate and barely tart Craisins. An easygoing and gratifying Irish whisky — and properly definitely worth the slight markup in price from the unique.
92 proof.
B+ / $43 / mcconnellsirishwhisky.com
McConnell’s Sherry Cask End Irish Whisky
$43
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