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Reviews for 2025

July 2025 - Irish Whiskey

July 2025 - Irish Whiskey
This month's Spirits feature is Irish Whiskey

Irish Whiskey Reviews

Knappogue Castle 21 Year Old Exclusive Cask-Vatting Single Malt Irish Whiskey
96 points
$212
Rich and balanced with spice and baked treats, brown butter and pear.
Awards: 2025 Best Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Powers Johns Lane 12 Year Old Cask Strength Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
94 points
$78
Rich, warm and opulent, this opens up even more with a splash of water or once your ice has melted a touch to reveal notes of roasted pineapple, rooibos tea and candied almonds.
Yellow Spot 12 Year Old Single Pot Irish Still Irish Whiskey
94 points
$92
Caramel and honey all day with notes of Sherry, nuts and tropical fruits that finishes smooth and dry.
Knappogue Castle 14 Year Old Non-Chill Filtered Single Malt Irish Whiskey
94 points
$96
If you are looking for the definition of 'pot still whisky', this is it – hits every note and then some.
Knappogue Castle 16 Year Old Sherry Cask-Finished Single Malt Irish Whiskey
94 points
$115
Bold, peach forward style with spiced bakery notes - like warm treats coming fresh from the oven; a whiskey to be enjoyed on the rocks or in an elevated Old Fashioned.
Midleton 2025 Very Rare Irish Whiskey
94 points
$200
Spicy, nutty and toasty, a warm and fun Irish Whiskey to share.
Jameson Triple Triple Sherry Bourbon & Malaga Edition Irish Blended Whiskey
93 points
$33
Elegant and exceptionally balanced, you will want to sip this lovely whiskey whilst mixing a cocktail with simply good ice, bitters and a splash of syrup or with fresh squeezed citrus and a sweet note of your whim to balance everything out.
Jameson Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
93 points
$58
Warm, complex and fruit forward, with raisin and baked banana notes that are perfect for an Irish Olde Fashioned.
Accord Stone Irish Whiskey
93 points
$70
A distinctive, bold, unusually rich and textured Irish Whiskey that is chock full of Sherry barrel meets Bourbon barrel aromas and flavors.
Redbreast Iberian Series Lustau Edition Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
93 points
$87
A very sherried, oak-forward Whiskey tailor made for cigars.
Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Bourbon Cask-Matured Single Malt Irish Whiskey
92 points
$69
Ripe and addictingly sippable style with warm comforting flavors.
Method And Madness 14 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey
92 points
$97
Light and bright with delicate flavors and fresh vanilla bean notes for cocktails.
Redbreast Redbreast Cuatro Barriles Edition Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
92 points
$117
A nicely balanced marriage of grain, wood, fruit, and spice that opens up nicely with a touch of water.
Red Spot 15 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
92 points
$150
Candied, brandied flavors meet notes of butter, spice and pear in this tasty, balanced Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey.
Jameson Triple Triple Sherry Bourbon & Sicilian Marsala Edition Irish Blended Whiskey
90 points
$33
A wonderfully round and welcoming Irish blend that thoroughly satisfies with every sip.
Redbreast Pedro Ximenez Edition Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
90 points
$100
This is an excellent Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, ideal for making cocktails or enjoying on its own.
Jameson Triple Triple Bourbon Sherry & Chestnut Edition Irish Blended Whiskey
88 points
$29
A nice combination of creaminess and spiciness keeps this dram dancing on the tongue.
Finvara The Kings Gambit Irish Whiskey
85 points
$34
A fruit, spicy, and peppery Irish Whiskey for cocktails.
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