McConnell’s was the name that delighted whisky-lovers around the world for over 150 years. Now the Legend is Reborn. Pride in Belfast and its whisky heritage is our reason for being. The Irish whiskey industry declined in the 1800s. However, here in Belfast McConnell’s endured – outlasting many others. Now that name is back, heralding the return of the city’s illustrious distilling heritage. McConnell’s is a blend of select malt and grain whiskies, matured in ex-bourbon oak barrels, which add a subtle sweetness and a light woody char to the finish.