McConnell’s Irish Whisky is exactly that. This is a name with a remarkable history, produced by the Belfast Distillery Company in a former prison, of all places. The expression in question is their cognac finish, five years in first-fill bourbon before a spell in cognac casks, bottled at 46% and non-chill-filtered. Combined with malt and grain whiskies, it makes for a classic blend that the finish renders wonderfully approachable. Have you tried this Belfast revival yet, and does cognac finishing win you over?