The world of Irish whiskey is in fine shape, with exciting new launches hitting the shelves and much-loved classics finding new fans all the time. If you’re a devoted whiskey lover or are just keen to investigate the category a little bit, there are so many excellent whiskeys to discover, from single malts to award-winning blends.
Here, we’ve selected four top Irish whiskey options that we think are well worth checking out, whatever your preference or budget.
The New Arrival: Bushmills 14 Year Old Single Malt
Co Antrim
€70
This exciting offering comes from Co Antrim’s Bushmills distillery. The makers have described it as one of the most innovative Irish single malts they’ve ever made and it’s easy to see why. Aged in first and second fill bourbon barrels, then finished in Spanish white wine casks, it’s beautifully smooth and offers intense fruit notes.
The Contemporary: Roe & Co Irish whiskey
Dublin
€46
Named in honour of George Roe, a pioneer of Irish whiskey, Roe & Co is a blend of rich malt and smooth grain whiskeys aged in bourbon casks. Creamy and mellow with soft spice notes, it's a versatile whiskey that lends itself well to all sorts of cocktails but can also be enjoyed neat or over ice.
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The Classic: Redbreast 12YO 70cl
Co Cork
€70
A frequent award-winner, Redbreast 12 Year Old is a rich and complex 100% pot still whiskey beloved by whiskey fans the world over. It's triple distilled and time spent in bourbon and sherry casks has given Redbreast its spicy, fruity notes and distinctive sherry style. A true classic.
The Peated Drop: Connemara Peated Malt
Ireland
€45
This Irish peated single malt is always in high demand. It’s made with a combination of young and old whiskeys, giving it rich malt and fruit flavours along with underlying vanilla tone and, of course, that full-bodied peat note.
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