Top Picks for Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey

Amber color. Aromas of crisp peanut candies, butterscotch, roasted almonds and walnuts, leather, and spiced wine with a round, vibrant, dry medium-to-full body and a warming, massive, endless jamon iberico, oolong tea, caramel latte, and toasted hazelnut biscotti finish. A truly delicious Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey with an elegant and persistent finish of delicate herbs and cured meats; outstanding and conversation-worthy.

Amber color. Aromas and flavors of salted Marcona almonds, palo cortado sherry, raisins, chocolate ganache, caramel, and leather with a round, vibrant, dry medium-to-full body and a peppery, very complex, very long finish with notes of yuzu marmalade, lime leaf, tobacco, peppery rye, galangal, and coconut-drizzled caramel. A stunningly complex Whiskey with a powerful crescendo of flavor that lifts the imbiber to new hedonic heights; an exceptional dram.

Gold color. Aromas of candied apricot, peach tea, ginger, honeyed biscuit, and hints of lavender with a slightly chewy, vibrant, dryish medium-to-full body and a smooth, subtle, long chocolate covered malt ball, carob, and whipped cream finish. A vivacious Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey with undulating high notes of peach and ginger with sultry, chocolatey undertones.

Amber color. Aromas and flavors of chocolate wafer cookies, carob, raisins, cherry stone, and spiced shortbread with a supple, lively, fruity medium body and a tingling, long finish that exhibits nuances of roasted nuts, toffee, hints of cured meats, and herbed black olives. A deliciously complex and balanced Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey with notes of dried fruits and toffee complimented by savory hints of olive and prosciutto; a must-try.

Gold color. Aromas of toasted coconut, spiced rice pudding, roasted apricot, and candied orange with a round, lively, dryish medium-to-full body and a peppery, complex, long dark chocolate covered almonds, clove, tobacco, raisins, mint tea, and lemon pepper finish. A bold Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey with a sweet melange of spices and dried fruits.

Light amber color. Aromas of kettle corn, toffee-coated peanuts, herb focaccia, and fine cigars with a supple, vibrant, dry full body and a smooth, intricate, long salted Marcona almond, rich creamy caramel, dried fruit, and sesame toast finish. A complex and undulating Single Pot Still Whiskey for slow sipping.

Amber color. Aromas of peanuts in caramel, parchment, and nougat with a round, crisp, medium body and a peppery, medium-length chocolate-cherry granola, brown sugar, leather, and Swisher sweet finish. A complex and concentrated Single Pot Still Whiskey that will be a natural pairing to fine cigars.

Gold color. Aromas of ripe apples, tobacco, ripe honeydew melon, caramel, fig bar, and burnt orange with a round, vibrant, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, subtle, very long grilled bread, compound butter, Peychaud’s bitters, allspice, and ginger finish. A terrifically balanced Single Pot Still whiskey with excellent concentration and length; sip this!

Brilliant gold color. Aromas of toffee, candied orange, spiced honey, and rice cakes with a round, lively, dryish medium-to-full body and a warming, layered, medium-long creme anglaise, candy corn, candied and peppered almonds, crystalized ginger, and leather finish. A complex and bright Irish Whiskey with classic flavors that pop on the palate.

Amber color. Aromas of ripe red apples, strawberry pastry, custard, and honey-roasted nuts with a satiny, vibrant, dry medium body and a peppery, complex, very long salted almond, sherry, candied apricots, and ginger-spiced chutney finish. A vibrant spirit with outgoing notes of fruit and nutty sherry.