Irish whiskey

Up till my recent trip to Ireland, the only Irish whiskeys I tried were Jameson (original, black, 12) and Bushmills. It was a lot of fun to try other blends and single malts. Some tastes to me rather harsh such as Powers, others were a bit "over-priced." Particularly enjoin the Green Dot and Red Breast 12. Even brought a bottle of Green Dot home. The price at the airport was ridiculously low.

So, what are your favorite Irish malts?

You can't go wrong with those two. The Yellow spot, which I believe cannot be imported, is worth your while.

It's a blend, but my favourite Irish is Bushmill's Black Bush.

chris.hale said:

It's a blend, but my favourite Irish is Bushmill's Black Bush.

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At the Shannon airport lounge they had a whole bottle. Self service free drinks. You would have been in heaven.

I think I need to visit Shannon airport! We do really want to go back to Ireland, but from here it's easier to just take the car over on the ferry.

I'm more of a Scotch (sacrilege, given my Irish blood), burns have a colleague that swears by Redbreast no have yet to try it. I do have to say, Jameson Black is leaps and bounds better than the standard stuff.

Redbreast 12 is in already in my liquor cabinet. I recently found Green Spot at a specialty store and may add it to my stash. If it's close in quality to Redbreast 12, it definitely needs to be added to my collection.

I'm a long time fan of Paddy whiskey.

I've always just drunk Jameson, but y'all have me thinking.

Jameson's. It's not the best tasting alcohol I've ever had, but it's Catholic.

Bushmills > Jamesons

docjude said:

Bushmills > Jamesons

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+1 I do like Jameson but Bushmills edges it.

bamafan64 said:

Jameson's. It's not the best tasting alcohol I've ever had, but it's Catholic.

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Some bars here carry either Jameson or Bushmills, but not both. Depends on the neighborhood.

chris.hale said:

+1 I do like Jameson but Bushmills edges it.

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Prefer Bushmills myself.

No love for the Dew?

Michael Spotts said:

No love for the Dew?View attachment 594841

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Yes, TD > Bush > Jamesy

docjude said:

Yes, TD > Bush > Jamesy

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Exactly. Tullamore Dew is my go to of the readily available Irish Whiskeys. Better yet is the Tully 10 yr.

Cheers!

August West said:

You can't go wrong with those two. The Yellow spot, which I believe cannot be imported, is worth your while.

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Tony, they've got yellow spot over here now. Its about $120 a bottle.

Michael Spotts said:

No love for the Dew?View attachment 594841

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That is my choice! I have a bottle sitting right here in my desk drawer!

docjude said:

Yes, TD > Bush > Jamesy

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Interesting. Is it Catholic or Protestant? That does make a difference.

bamafan64 said:

Interesting. Is it Catholic or Protestant? That does make a difference.

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Really? Why?