Ballyhoo Irish Whiskey
Ballyhoo Irish Whiskey is a 4-year-old grain whiskey bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof) in a 750mL bottle — finished for three to six months in used Portuguese port barrels at the Connacht Distillery on Ireland's rugged west coast. Ballyhoo begins as a sourced Irish whiskey with a mash bill of 93% French corn and 7% malted barley, which Connacht brings to its distillery in Ballina, County Mayo, to further age and finish in port wood — softening the grain and rounding the flavor into an easy sipper. No artificial color or caramel is added, so it stays light with reddish undertones from the port. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 43% (86 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 4 years + 3–6 months port-cask finish
- Mash bill: 93% corn, 7% malted barley
- Distillery: Connacht Distillery, Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland
- Style: single grain Irish whiskey, port finished, no added color
A Rallying Cry From Ireland's West Coast
"Ballyhoo" is an exclamation of triumph — a toast between lifelong friends, a rallying cry after a hard-fought victory — and Connacht bottled exactly that spirit. While the distillery's own spirit matured, Ballyhoo was its calling card: sourced grain whiskey elevated on site with a port finish under Master Distiller Robert Cassell, hand-bottled at the distillery on the banks of the River Moy. The port barrels bring red-berry sweetness and velvet to an easy-drinking grain. Discover Irish whiskey, world whisky and the Connacht collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: very light with subtle reddish undertones. Nose: light and soft — vanilla and almond with warming spice and sweetness. Palate: vanilla, brown sugar and gentle spice with soft wood from the bourbon casks; the port finish softens and sweetens it. Finish: long, warm and ever so smooth — honey and brown sugar linger.
How to Enjoy
Perfect neat, on the rocks or in a cocktail — its light body and port sweetness make it one of the most mixable Irish whiskeys on the shelf. Try it in a whiskey sour or simply with a splash of water.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballyhoo? A 4-year-old port-finished grain Irish whiskey from the Connacht Whiskey Company, bottled at 43% ABV.
Is Ballyhoo distilled by Connacht? It is a sourced grain whiskey that Connacht re-barrels and finishes in port casks at its own Ballina distillery, then hand-bottles on site.
Does it have added caramel color? No — Ballyhoo is bottled without artificial color or caramel.
Easy sipping, festive spirit — order Ballyhoo Irish Whiskey online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.