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A good Irish Whisky for sipping?

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For some reason my husband has decided that he would like to buy a bottle of Irish Whisky to try.

Does anyone have a recommendation for one that is good to drink either neat or on the rocks? Thanks so much!
 
Jameson is Irish, though I find single malt scotch to be smoother and more enjoyable, but to each his own.

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Tullamore Dew vs. Jameson: Which Irish Whiskey Wins the Taste Test?

Taste in whiskey is a matter of preference. Some people enjoy the softer side while others want to feel the oak punch while keeping everything smooth.
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Heres a nice list by category.
 
Here are a few more suggestions:
Jameson Triple distilled Irish Whiskey (best for starters drinkers sipping alone and a good price IMHO).
Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey
Jamerson 2009 Rarest Vintage Reserve
Jameson Select Reserve Black Barrel Irish Whiskey

Please check your local Costco warehouse store to see if they carry Irish whiskey. Good luck and enjoy.
 
I like Glenlivet 15 or 18 for sipping if anyone is thinking of buying me a gift. Irish whiskey has a bite, imo.

Bill
 
PrairieGirl said:
For some reason my husband has decided that he would like to buy a bottle of Irish Whisky to try.

Does anyone have a recommendation for one that is good to drink either neat or on the rocks? Thanks so much!
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First of all, and please don't take offense to this -- you've got to spell 'Whiskey' correctly when referring to the Irish elixer. Irish whiskey was the first -- then came the scotch. Needing to find a way to distinguish themselves from the Irish, the Scottish simply dropped the 'e' from whiskey and thereafter marketed their distillate as whisky.

My fellow TUGGERs have all listed some good beginning whiskeys to try -- as your husband becomes familiar with them, he can branch out to find the one or more that he likes (we all have our favorites). As far as my correction, no apologies -- I just felt the need to state it. After all -- my name is Patrick Francis and my very Irish grandfather, God rest his soul, would have me do no less.
 
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My business has had me in many many bars in my area for more than 10 years. (I sell bar promotions.) For neat or on the rocks Jameson Whiskey is very popular. So, is Crown Royal (although it's not an Irish Whiskey). The brands mentioned above are also excellent suggestions.

In the last 5 or so years the distillers have turned to flavoring their products. It seems to have started with Fireball (using cinnamon) and it has expanded to vanilla, apple, and other flavors. I personally like Crown Royal Apple neat. On the rocks I prefer a Scotch Whisky like Johnny Walker Red.

There's such a variety of whiskeys your husband might want to explore more than just the Irish variety. There's some very good U.S. brands too. And, if you have any local distilleries, they've started popping up similar to local craft beers, they would also be something to explore. Especially since they would be distilled in smaller batches providing for more hands on during the process.
 
Not being a whiskey or whisky drinker, I don't have a dog in this fight, but with the OP being Canadian and that having some commonality with the 'Old Sod' of Ireland, their choices may be different than those available in the U.S. If It were me, I'd go to a popular local dispensary of adult spirits and ask the barman what s/he would recommend. They would surely be able to give a few choices at a few price points.

Happy sipping!

Jim
 
First of all, thanks plpgma for that correction! I always thought that whiskey was spelled with an "e", but then the dreaded spell check told me otherwise. I thought, well, OK, what do I know about the stuff anyway?!

When I was in Ireland two years ago with my best friend, she was trying a different one in every bar we visited (she is normally a bourbon drinker so this wasn't a big stretch for her). I'm a wine drinker so it WAS for me. Especially the one that was "smokey" or " VERY peaty" as the folks sitting next to us in Dingle told us through their laughter. It honestly tasted of dirt!

When I explained this to the very nice fellow behind one bar the next night, and told him that I simply could not make a trip to Ireland complete without giving an Irish Whiskey a try, he said "ah, then you're an Irish Mist kind of girl!" and OMG - the absolute BEST liqueur! I know that a serious whiskey drinker would scoff at the "sweet stuff" but I loved it and still buy it at home to this day. It has a beautiful flavour that is not overly sweet.

But back to hubby and his search. As it turns out, he came back from the store with a new Bourbon to try. Coward!

Thanks everyone for your tips. I'm sure that they will come in handy one day in the near future!

Sláinte!
 
Tullamore Dew is a good irish sipper. Be careful of the older/rarer/more aged Jameson varieties as they are very smokey aka peated.
Jameson original on the rocks is very good for sipping after the ice melts a smidge.
Bushmills is another decent option but better mixed.
Dewars is good when it's not white label.
Johnnie black is a decent baseline but gold is VERY smooth but around $70/bottle.
Connor Mcgregor's Proper Twelve is worth a try as well.
Now, if we get into bourbon/american whiskey you're really in my wheelhouse.
Jack Daniel's: Gentleman Jack, Tennessee Rye, then Single Barrel is my preference order for that classic.
Then, Knob Creek original
Next, Makers 46
Followed by Buffalo Trace
Of course Whistle Pig if you have money...
Woodford Reserve
Jim Beam Black Label
There are of course many more but I'm tipsy and tired, ENJOY!


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First of all, thanks plpgma for that correction! I always thought that whiskey was spelled with an "e", but then the dreaded spell check told me otherwise. I thought, well, OK, what do I know about the stuff anyway?!

When I was in Ireland two years ago with my best friend, she was trying a different one in every bar we visited (she is normally a bourbon drinker so this wasn't a big stretch for her). I'm a wine drinker so it WAS for me. Especially the one that was "smokey" or " VERY peaty" as the folks sitting next to us in Dingle told us through their laughter. It honestly tasted of dirt!

When I explained this to the very nice fellow behind one bar the next night, and told him that I simply could not make a trip to Ireland complete without giving an Irish Whiskey a try, he said "ah, then you're an Irish Mist kind of girl!" and OMG - the absolute BEST liqueur! I know that a serious whiskey drinker would scoff at the "sweet stuff" but I loved it and still buy it at home to this day. It has a beautiful flavour that is not overly sweet.

But back to hubby and his search. As it turns out, he came back from the store with a new Bourbon to try. Coward!

Thanks everyone for your tips. I'm sure that they will come in handy one day in the near future!

Sláinte!
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'Tis all good if it's whiskey -- you like what you like and that the end of it. I appreciate your response and will raise one for both you & your husband! Cheers!

-Pat
 
Most Irish Whiskeys are Blended. Though single malt Irish Whiskey can be found. The main Jameson Distillery is in Cork. Fun to visit. They do maintain a small Distillery in Dublin for tourist. Jameson uses Bourbon, Sherry, and Port Barrels to age the Whiskey. Then the Whiskey Master will blend for the proper taste. I do not know about other Whiskey makers but the age you see on a Jameson Bottle is the youngest whiskey in the blend.

Some of the best whiskey we have had in the last couple years is from Tasmania. Unfortunately they are all small pot distilleries and so very little is exported to North America.
 
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But back to hubby and his search. As it turns out, he came back from the store with a new Bourbon to try. Coward!
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If he is a Bourbon drinker then have him try “The Irishman” whiskey. It is an Irish drink without the heavy “peat” taste that startles many trying Irish whiskey or Scotch for the first time. I tried it last time I was in Ireland and was pleasantly surprised to find it on the shelves in Ontario when I got home.
 
After reading this thread, I decided to try some new Irish whiskeys for 2021. I normally will drink Whiskey blends or Scotch neat. Never really was a blended drink gal.
 
This is pretty good
Not sure if the sea thing is gimmicky but either way I usually have a btl on hand

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Ditto on the Jameson Triple distilled Irish Whiskey and Woodford Reserve for bourbon ~ Not harsh, very smooth ~ For a bit more kick (Woodford's 80 proof) just tried Heaven's Door double barrel whiskey, some kind of yummy blend.
 
I am prepping for an eventual trip to Scotland, since my plan to go this year, well we know why that didn't happen.

But on Christmas, I thought I would pretend and do a Scotch flight. So I bought myself this for $75....

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It was a Johnnie Walker Advent Calendar. It contained 12 50ML bottles, 2 each of: Johnnie Walker Black Label, Double Black Label, Green Label, Gold Label, 18 Years, and Blue Label. Not so fussy on the Double Black Label, too peety for my tastes. Even the Black Label I need a tiny splash of something. But boy was the Gold Label and 18 Year very good and and Blue Label was excellent.

I would likely never buy myself a bottle of Blue Label, but it is nice to try it. Blue Label is a $200+ price range in USD. Unless you live where Costco carries liquor and then it is might be a bit cheaper.
 
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We visited Bushmills' distillery many years ago when "the troubles" were still going on in Northern Ireland.
 
You would like the Westin in Scottsdale, AZ. They have a whiskey lounge there you could sample 100's of different varieties and learn a lot about the different flavors and brands. I tried to up load a photo here, but the file size was too big. Westin Kierland, both TS villas and a high end hotel.
 
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