Belfast Distillery Company, the venture behind McConnell’s Irish Whisky, was established with a single goal: Restoring the Legend. And we’re well on our way.
It is also winning international awards and building the profile of our portfolio in global spirits markets, including the US, Canada, Australia plus of course the major Irish whiskey markets in Europe.
AWARD WINNING - MCCONNELL’S
5 YEAR OLD
Ultimate Spirits Challenge where McConnell’s 5 Year Old scored 93 points, we also were awarded the ‘Tried & True’ Award as we have shown consistency in our product over a 3 year period.
McConnell’s 5 year old also won Gold at the ‘Warsaw Spirits Competition’ in Poland, scoring 86.5 points.
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In 2022 we have already picked up Gold at San Francisco Spirits Awards and a Master Award at The Spirits Business Spring Tasting. McConnell’s 5 year and our Sherry finish picked up Gold at the Irish Whiskey Spirits Masters
(The Spirits Business) in 2022
McCONNELL’S SHERRY CASK FINISH
McConnell’s Sherry Cask Finish is aged for 5 long years, matured in 1st fill select Bourbon barrels, then finished in the finest Oloroso Sherry Casks which bring out rich aromas of dried figs, dark chocolate and lingering spice. Bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered.