About Irish Single Malt Whiskey

About Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Single malt Irish whiskeys, like their Scottish cousins, are whiskies that are only made with malted barley. They are usually triple distilled through both column and pot stills, although there are a few exclusively pot-distilled brands.

Top Picks for Irish Single Malt Whiskey

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.
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.
Bushmills 25 Year Old Port Pipes Cask-Finished Single Malt Irish Whiskey
96 points
$799
A beautiful aged Single Malt greets you on the nose with dark old honey, dried red fruits, vibrant orchard fruits, and wood spices; sip slowly and deeply while reminiscing and consider a medium-bodied cigar pairing.
Bushmills 30 Year Old PX Sherry Cask-Finished Single Malt Irish Whiskey
96 points
$2399
Dark and rich with waves of dried red fruits, wood spices, and delicate rancio; a divinely aged treat.
96 points $2399
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.
Waterford Cuvée Gaia Irish Single Malt Whiskey
94 points
$89
Honey, grass, barley, and a touch of minerality; so tasty and has one cogitating over the idea of reincarnation and the simple pleasures of a cow chewing sweet grass and barley.
Method And Madness Limited Edition 7 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey
93 points
$83
Delicious and one would be hard pressed to call this an Irish Single Malt rather than a Scottish Speyside; exceptional execution and a tasty dram indeed.
Method And Madness 14 Year Old Irish Single Malt Whiskey
93 points
$97
Complex fruit with a nice spice to counter balance the sweetness; a great addition to the bar for anyone that loves Single Malts.
The Quiet Man 8 Year Old Bourbon-Cask Finished Single Malt Whiskey
93 points
$42.99
A delicious rich and nutty Single Malt with nice tones of honeyed fruit.
93 points $42.99