Top Picks for Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey

Medium amber color. Complex aromas of vanilla-almond and dandelion, lime leaf, blackberry and currant, men’s cologne, and pottery with a glycerous, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity full body and a peppery, massive, endless butterscotch drenched cherries and cola, fresh new Orleans praline and resin, spearmint, baby’s breath and tobacco leaf, allspice, and clove and nutmeg-kissed pastry finish. A gentleman’s club of a dram dripping with mystery, richness, and a perfect balance of power and grace.

Awards: 2017 Best Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey

Medium amber color. Aromas of chocolate-bourbon ball, newsprint, cinnamon roll, and licorice with a slightly chewy, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a warming, involved, long spice cake, spiced plums, peppercorns, biscuits with honey, and fire roasted grain finish. A richly flavored, robust Single Pot Still Whiskey that offers intricate caverns of flavor; dry, spicy, nuanced.

Bright golden amber color. Fruity aromas and flavors of freshly sliced apple, browned shortbread pie crust and licorice candy, roses and pear skin, and pineapple and ripe sour cherry with a slightly chewy, lively, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a hot, complex, very long finish that shows accents of fluffy honey nougat and fruit cocktail syrup, milk chocolate with roasted nuts, apple crumble and burned orange peel, and sweet butterscotch and green peppercorn finish. A satisfying blend of nuance and indulgence.

Clear gold color. Creamy, fruity, spicy aromas and flavors of peach custard and granola, pineapple buttercream, spicy praline, and orange cola and blossoms with a round, vibrant, fruity medium-full body and a warming, very complex, very long finish with notes of orange and pineapple marmalades and panettone finish. A fantastically robust and fruity Irish whiskey.

Medium gold color. Fruity aromas of sweet pear, coconut cream, buttered waffles, apple chutney, apple blossom, apricot confection, and dark chocolate with a round, vibrant, fruity medium-to-full body and a warming, layered, very long forest fruit, salted toffee, tobacco, espresso bean, and ginger-honey finish. An Irish whiskey with exceptional length, crescendo-like acidity, and layers and layers of balanced flavors to discover.

Golden amber color. Aromas of salted nuts, peanut oil, waxy chocolate, amontillado sherry, and Proscuitto with a slightly chewy, crisp, fruity medium body and a tingling, captivating, medium-long chocolate chips, banana bread, powdered sugar, crushed nuts, and schezuan peppercorn finish. A nutty, sherry-lovers Irish Single Pot still whiskey that offers a unique twist on the style.

Amber color. Aromas of peanuts in caramel, parchment, and nougat with a round, crisp, medium body and a peppery, medium-length chocolate-cherry granola, brown sugar, leather, and Swisher sweet finish. A complex and concentrated Single Pot Still Whiskey that will be a natural pairing to fine cigars.

Gold color. Aromas of ripe apples, tobacco, ripe honeydew melon, caramel, fig bar, and burnt orange with a round, vibrant, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, subtle, very long grilled bread, compound butter, Peychaud’s bitters, allspice, and ginger finish. A terrifically balanced Single Pot Still whiskey with excellent concentration and length; sip this!

Light gold color. Fruity, attractive aromas and flavors of spumoni gelato, white mint toffee, pickled cucumber, and sweet and peppery spices with a silky, lively, off-dry medium body and a warming, intricate, long finish with impressions of panettone, leather and cigar box, licorice, and clay and putty finish. A vivacious, spicy Irish whiskey for all occasions.

Medium gold color. Aromas of gingerbread cookies, buttercream, cassis, spearmint, and spiced orange tea with a round, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a warming, complex, long spice cake with caramel, chocolate covered nuts, and smoky dark roasted espresso finish. A robust and chewy Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey; a great standby for the connoisseur that will serve as a great nightcap or cigar pairing.