Top Picks for Irish Blended Whiskey

Golden amber color. Woody aromas and flavors of dried figs, spiced chocolate, toasted almonds, thyme, and oak with a chewy, crisp, dry medium-full body and a warming, appealing, long finish with notes of vanilla-caramels, grilled peach, and apple crumble. An oak-centric Irish Blended Whiskey with power and potency.

Awards: 2021 Best Irish Blended Whiskey

Gold color. Candied aromas and flavors of pistachio creme, banana pudding, caramel, and earl grey tea with a round, crisp, dryish full body and a silky, breezy finish with notes of crushed nuts in toffee and maple. An ultra-smooth, luxuriously aromatic Irish Blended Whiskey that delivers.

Golden amber color. Aromas of toasted honey cake, orange glaze, coconut cream, and leather with a supple, vibrant, dryish light-to-medium body and a smooth, engaging, medium-length walnut creme, banana bread, mixed peppercorns, and Chinese 5-spice finish. A rich and spicy Irish Whiskey that satisfies.

Golden amber color. Aromas of cream of wheat, dried fruit, mixed fruit jam, and lemon custard with a slightly chewy, bright, dryish light body and a smooth, engaging, medium-length grilled corn, buttered biscuit, and peppercorn muffin finish. A chewy and slightly smoky Irish Whiskey sipper.

Dark gold color. Aromas of grilled meyer lemons, incense, dates, iodine, black olives, and wheat crackers with a satiny, crisp, dryish light-to-medium body and a sleek, delightful, medium-long mesquite, bananas flambé, and marjoram finish. A peated Irish Blended Whiskey with unique flavors; a worthy dram sipped neat or mixed into thoughtful stirred cocktails.

Gold color. Aromas and flavors of lacquer, orange blossom, rice candy, raisin, and baked apple with a silky, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light body and a smooth, amusing, relaxed finish that exhibits notes of melon, candied nuts, dark toast, and biscuit finish. A rock solid Irish whiskey with delicate nuance on the nose and silky sweetness on the palate.

Gold color. Aromas and flavors of tea with cream, vanilla, sweet apples, marmalade, tea biscuits, and whipped honey with a supple, crisp, dryish light-to-medium body and a sleek, medium-length finish with notes of white pepper and cream. A creamy and assuaging Irish Whiskey that nails the style.

Gold color. Aromas of toasted almonds, hazelnut latte, yeasty buns, salted toffee, and hints of madeira wine with a velvety, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium body and an effortless, appealing, medium-length grilled brioche, lemon marmalade, and caramel finish. A toasty, smoky Irish Whiskey with a smooth-sipping palate.

Golden amber color. Aromas of orange marmalade, toffee, and hints of pineapple upside down cake with a soft, crisp, dryish light body and a tingling, snappy green peppercorn, dried figs, and banana finish. A zesty Irish Whiskey that checks all the boxes.

Gold color. Complex aromas and flavors of roasted almonds, fine black tea, hints of espresso, coconut, leather, and dried lime with a satiny, crisp, dryish light body and a sleek, complex, long finish with accents of smoke, ginger, and anise biscotti. A stylish Irish Blended Whiskey that offers mature aromas and subtle smokiness.