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July 2026 - Irish Whiskey

July 2026 - Irish Whiskey
This month's Spirits feature is Irish Whiskey

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Powers Johns Lane Cask Strength Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey
97 points
$78
Powers
John's Lane Cask Strength Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey
A fantastically delicious Irish Whiskey that has irresistible confectionary flavors ad infinitum.
97 points $78
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Jameson Bow Street 18 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Blended Whiskey
97 points
$277
Jameson
Bow Street 18 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Blended Whiskey
A bold, decadent Irish for winning over Bourbon fans with its rich flavors and long, sweet, balanced finish.
97 points $277
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Redbreast 27 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
97 points
$600
Redbreast
27 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
A decadent rich yet graceful long aged, Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey of the highest order that holds its high proof exceptionally well.
97 points $600
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Powers Three Swallow Release Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
96 points
$54
Powers
Three Swallow Release Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
A clean, lightly fruity lightly creamy Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey that will be versatile.
96 points $54
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Blue Spot 7 Year Old Cask Strength Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
96 points
$90
Blue Spot
7 Year Old Cask Strength Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Warm and spicy, this winter warmer will elevate your Irish Coffee and make you cozy.
96 points $90
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Redbreast 21 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
96 points
$230
Redbreast
21 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
A decadent, warm and caramel-forward Irish that finishes dry with baking spice.
96 points $230
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Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
96 points
$288
Midleton
Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Roasty toasty pot still whiskey with lovely baking spice, nougat and warm honey wheat flavors that linger on your palate.
96 points $288
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Green Spot Leoville Barton Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
95 points
$80
Green Spot
Leoville Barton Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
This is a delectable coffee-forward Irish whiskey that can be a highly satisfying sipper or the perfect way to cap off a meal.
95 points $80
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Method And Madness Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
95 points
$93
Method And Madness
Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
A rich and complex sipper, flavors of caramel, brown butter and pear tart linger beautifully.
95 points $93
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Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
95 points
$108
Redbreast
12 Year Old Cask Strength Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
A deliciously warm and comforting high-proof whiskey with a smooth, velvety finish.
95 points $108
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Redbreast 15 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
95 points
$116
Redbreast
15 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
A rich, warming and well-integrated Irish Whiskey with attractive flavor, supple, texture and a long finish.
95 points $116
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Midleton Very Rare 2026 Vintage Release Irish Blended Whiskey
95 points
$350
Midleton
Very Rare 2026 Vintage Release Irish Blended Whiskey
Pot Still flavor and character at a blended price, this warm, mouth-filling Irish is overflowing with flavors.
95 points $350
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Method And Madness Single Grain Irish Whiskey
94 points
$59
Method And Madness
Single Grain Irish Whiskey
A spunky, slightly fiery Irish whiskey for cocktails and sipping on the rocks.
94 points $59
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Powers John’s Lane 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
94 points
$77
Powers
John’s Lane 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
A delightfully balanced, easy-drinking, yet nuanced Irish Whiskey for sipping.
94 points $77
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Yellow Spot 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
94 points
$93
Yellow Spot
12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
An excellent sipping whiskey with bakery aromas and a light note of saffron on the finish.
94 points $93
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Method And Madness 14 Year Old Irish Single Malt Whiskey
94 points
$97
Method And Madness
14 Year Old Irish Single Malt Whiskey
A robust, spicy Irish Single Malt with a touch of herbs on the nose and lots of minerals and pepper on the snappy finish; serve with a little water on the rocks.
94 points $97
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Jameson 18 Year Old Irish Blended Whiskey
94 points
$226
Jameson
18 Year Old Irish Blended Whiskey
A blended Irish whiskey for Bourbon lovers where the silkiness of Irish meets the decadence of Bourbon.
94 points $226
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Jameson Triple Triple Malaga Edition Irish Blended Whiskey
93 points
$33
Jameson
Triple Triple Malaga Edition Irish Blended Whiskey
Complex red fruits and spice on the nose deliver a creamy palate that over-delivers for a blended whiskey.
93 points $33
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Jameson Black Barrel Irish Blended Whiskey
93 points
$38
Jameson
Black Barrel Irish Blended Whiskey
Sweet caramel leads the way and delivers an experience as smooth as silk.
93 points $38
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Jameson Distillers Batch Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey
93 points
$58
Jameson
Distiller's Batch Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey
Warm, rich, dry and intensely spicy — layers of spiced fruit, caramel and milk chocolate create an exciting Irish Whiskey.
93 points $58
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Green Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
93 points
$70
Green Spot
Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
This luxurious, velvety pour is full of brown sugar and spices that make it fun for shooting or pairing with stouts.
93 points $70
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Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
93 points
$70
Redbreast
12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Rich, savory, sweet and lightly smoky, all in balance — a pour of distinction and elegance.
93 points $70
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Green Spot Chateau Montelena Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
93 points
$80
Green Spot
Chateau Montelena Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
This warm whiskey with its spiced pecans, sandalwood and banana flavors will stand up beautifully in a snifter as well as in cocktails.
93 points $80
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Green Spot 100 Year Anniversary 10 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
93 points
$80
Green Spot
100 Year Anniversary 10 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
A delicious, sensual Irish Whiskey with deep inviting aromas and flavors and a perfectly balanced warming finish to savor.
93 points $80
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Redbreast PX Edition Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
93 points
$100
Redbreast
PX Edition Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
A rich, warming and Sherry and fruit forward Irish Single Pot Whiskey that is sure to please in any application, especially with desserts and cigars.
93 points $100
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Method And Madness Rye and Malt Irish Blended Whiskey
93 points
$110
Method And Madness
Rye and Malt Irish Blended Whiskey
Dry, delicate, long and complex, this most impressive Irish whiskey will turn heads when sipped by a Scotch lover.
93 points $110
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Redbreast 10 Year Old Distillery Edition Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
93 points
$125
Redbreast
10 Year Old Distillery Edition Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Dark, dry, spiced and rich, all in perfect harmony.
93 points $125
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Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey
92 points
$35
Powers
Gold Label Irish Whiskey
Smooth and rich at 80 proof, enjoy this Irish on the rocks, neat or in a spirit forward cocktail — a premium whiskey not at a premium price.
92 points $35
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Redbreast Lustau Edition 9-12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
92 points
$88
Redbreast
Lustau Edition 9-12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
A standout in its category, warm, complex and peppery with notes of sherry, tea and wood.
92 points $88
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Red Spot 15 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
92 points
$151
Red Spot
15 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
A rich, toasty, grain forward Irish Whiskey with a nice peppery snap.
92 points $151
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Redbreast 18 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
92 points
$200
Redbreast
18 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
A roller coaster of a Single Pot Still with harmoniously balanced sweet, savory, and spicy notes; a delightful sipper.
92 points $200
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Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition Irish Blended Whiskey
91 points
$35
Jameson
Caskmates Stout Edition Irish Blended Whiskey
A warm and gentle dram, perfect for a wintertime fire.
91 points $35
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Powers Irish Rye Whiskey
91 points
$42
Powers
Irish Rye Whiskey
Complex and elegant with a balanced nuances of spice, baked pear, lightly smoked honey and buckwheat, a delight neat or in an Old Fashioned.
91 points $42
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Jameson Crested Irish Blended Whiskey
91 points
$45
Jameson
Crested Irish Blended Whiskey
The combination of cereal grains, spices and cream make this whiskey a natural choice for a classic Old Fashioned.
91 points $45
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Redbreast Cuatro Barriles Edition Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
91 points
$117
Redbreast
Cuatro Barriles Edition Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
With white chocolate and wood spice character, this warming Irish Pot Still keeps it bright with fresh citrus peels and floral honey — a perfect fit for a highball.
91 points $117
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Jameson Triple Triple Marsala Edition Irish Blended Whiskey
90 points
$33
Jameson
Triple Triple Marsala Edition Irish Blended Whiskey
This creamy, vanilla-centric whiskey is the liquid form of your favorite breakfast pastries — ready to go for sipping and cocktails.
90 points $33
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Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition Irish Blended Whiskey
90 points
$35
Jameson
Caskmates IPA Edition Irish Blended Whiskey
A lovely and approachable Irish whiskey with light citrus and floral elements.
90 points $35
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Jameson Blended Irish Whiskey
89 points
$28
Jameson
Blended Irish Whiskey
Silky smooth and light, easy drinking and slightly sweet with notes of banana cream pie.
89 points $28
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Method And Madness Oats and Malt Irish Blended Whiskey
89 points
$110
Method And Madness
Oats and Malt Irish Blended Whiskey
A pour of fall spices with peach custard as its flavored inspiration, all with classic Irish Blended Whiskey sweetness.
89 points $110
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Kennedy’s Irish Whiskey
87 points
$26
Kennedy’s
Irish Whiskey
Silky and smooth with flavors of fresh bread, honey and gentle spices; a well-balanced Irish for sipping and cocktails.
87 points $26
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Jameson Triple Triple Chestnut Edition Irish Blended Whiskey
87 points
$29
Jameson
Triple Triple Chestnut Edition Irish Blended Whiskey
Warm and lightly spicy, this Irish Whiskey will add a fun zip to your whiskey sour or smash.
87 points $29
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Jameson Orange Flavored Irish Whiskey
86 points
$24
Jameson
Orange Flavored Irish Whiskey
A tasty, and not too sweet candied orange flavored whisky with pleasant floral note; will be nice in a highball on a hot day.
86 points $24
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