About Irish Whiskey from Ireland

About Irish Whiskey from Ireland
Irish whiskey is almost as famous as the single malts from Scotland. The marketing point for most Irish whiskeys is that they are triple distilled, making them ultra smooth (most Scotch is double distilled). There are various types, ranging from blended to single pot still to single malt. A typical Irish whiskey has flavors of smoked peat, honey and even notes of dried fruit and blossoms. The finish is long and spicy, often with notes of oak and hints of pepper. Some examples are aged in sherry barrels and display more of a roasted nut and toffee character. Irish whiskeys are very popular with consumers in the US market. There is also a few distillers in Ireland that distill vodka and gin.

Top Picks for Ireland

Irish Whiskey

Midleton Dair Ghaelach Kylebeg Wood Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
98 points
$350
A powerful yet graceful and flavorful Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey that has a spicy, high-octane mouthfeel without overwhelming the palate.
Awards: 2022 Best Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey
Redbreast 27 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
97 points
$599
Massively dense, punchy and powerful, this Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey is meant to savor and let evolve over ice or with a few drops of water.
Waterford Cuvée Koffi Irish Single Malt Whiskey
97 points
$89
Laser focused on showing the essence of barley using a kaleidoscope of barley flavors; an elegant barrel influence that is there in support of the barley rather than outshining it.
Redbreast 27 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Batch No. 5
97 points
$599
Wonderfully complex, unrelenting, and powerful in flavor; pour yourself an ounce or two and slowly revisit over a few hours as this evolves.
Redbreast 27 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Batch 2
97 points
$599
Inviting balance of sweet and spicy with some serious age, layers of contemplative flavors make this a true Whiskey drinker's dram.
Blue Spot 7 Year Old Cask Strength Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
96 points
$90
A monumentally flavorful and warming full strength Irish Whiskey with a seemingly endless finish; impressive.
Method And Madness Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
96 points
$93
Rich, decadent, and exceptionally balanced, this takes you on a journey from hand crafted pastry and fresh pumpkin to notes of dried heirloom pears, pie crust and toasted pistachios; remarkable.
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.
Redbreast 21 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
96 points
$230
A gorgeous nose invites you into a warm, lightly spiced palate and long, balanced finish – this will be a killer cigar pairing.
Jameson Bow Street 18 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Blended Whiskey
96 points
$277
An amazingly rich and decadent, world-class barrel-proof Irish Blended Whiskey that is a titan of the category.