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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 $212 Knappogue Castle 21 Year Old Exclusive Cask Vatting Single Malt Irish Whiskey An incredible example of Irish Whiskey; lush and balanced flavors, extraordinarily well done. Awards: 2022 Best Irish Single Malt Whiskey $212 » Read Full Review $59 Bushmills 12 Year Old Irish Single Malt Whiskey A fruit and grain balanced Irish Single Malt with vanilla and spice from the oak that could be sipped all day, but with complexity such that it deserves to be savored. $59 » Read Full Review $149 Bushmills 16 Year Old Irish Single Malt Whiskey A structured, elegant, and balanced Irish Malt for uncomplicated sipping. $149 » Read Full Review $49 Limavady Single Barrel Irish Single Malt Whiskey A complex Irish Single Malt with big impact and big elegance. Awards: 2021 Best Irish Single Malt Whiskey $49 » Read Full Review $59 Pearse Lyons 12 Year Irish Single Malt Whiskey A scrumptious menagerie of fruited confections drizzled in vanilla and chocolate. $59 » Read Full Review $97 METHOD AND MADNESS Single Malt Irish Whiskey A fruity, floral Whiskey with roasted malt and pastry tones to sip and enjoy with an Irish Red Ale. $97 » Read Full Review $96 Knappogue Castle 14 Year Old Non-Chill Filtered Single Malt Irish Whiskey A delicious and lingering Irish Single Malt full of flavor and matured with care; delicious on its own but would be lovely with a single ice cube or a few drops of water. $96 » Read Full Review $115 Knappogue Castle 16 Year Old Sherry Cask Finished Single Malt Irish Whiskey A full bodied, rich, and wonderful Single Malt that's full of flavor and character, and asks to be pondered over; pair with a moderately robust cigar. $115 » Read Full Review $29 The Busker Irish Single Malt Whiskey A fruit-forward Whiskey with rich and delicious under currents of baking spice. $29 » Read Full Review $29 The Sexton Irish Single Malt Whiskey A mature spirit that still shows a balance of grain and barrel flavors, and is a benchmark of the category. $29 » Read Full Review