Need Irish Whiskey Advice...

07-24-2013, 09:05 PM

As a fine Kentucky Bourbon enthusiast, I have little knowledge of Irish Whiskeys and thought the brothers here could offer some sage advice on the subject. I'd like to find a nice, mid-priced Irish that is a bit of something special. Maybe something similar to a Jeffersons small batch bourbon (really good sipping bourbon). Recommendations please, gents.
Thx-

RR

markem · 07-24-2013, 09:09 PM

What Irish whiskeys are you able to get? What's mid-priced?

pnoon · 07-24-2013, 09:30 PM

Connemara Single Malt Irish Whiskey.

http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDet...0564&Ns=Name|0

smokin5 · 07-24-2013, 10:41 PM

Concannon is a very pleasant light Irish whiskey, about $25/750 ml.
This coming from a guy who mostly drinks bourbon. And gin. And rum.
And tequila.

pnoon · 07-24-2013, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokin5

Concannon is a very pleasant light Irish whiskey, about $25/750 ml.
This coming from a guy who mostly drinks bourbon. And gin. And bourbon. And rum. And bourbon. And tequila. And bourbon.

Fixed your post for ya, Counselor.

smokin5 · 07-24-2013, 10:54 PM

Oh, yeah. I forgot those extra bourbons, huh?
Duly noted. Especially on a Wednesday Herf night.

Simple1 · 07-24-2013, 11:34 PM

I'm a scotch and bourbon drinker myself. I'm going to give those suggestions a try. Thanks

07-24-2013, 11:55 PM

I think I will as well... Never hurts adding to ones repertoire, right?

Ed M · 07-25-2013, 06:26 AM

Tullamore Dew is my favorite, I drink it neat. Very smooth.

dwoodward · 07-25-2013, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed M

Tullamore Dew is my favorite, I drink it neat. Very smooth.

This is my favorite too, and it's real easy to find. I've seen it most places when on vacations and trips too.

Porch Dweller · 07-25-2013, 06:57 AM

I love Irish whiskey. As "mid-priced" means different things to different people I'm excluding the "entry-level" whiskies like plain old Jameson's (which I love), Bushmills, Tullamore Dew, Kilbeggan, etc., and I've tried to keep my recommendations to <$60:

- Green Spot, if you can find it. Very tasty, but made in limited production.
- 12-year old Jameson
- Jameson's Gold (one of my favorites)
- Tyrconnel Single Malt
- Connemara. This is an interesting one because it's peated so has some smokiness to it like a Scotch.
- Bushmill's 10-year old or 16-year old
- Knappogue Castle
- Michael Collins Single Malt
- Tullamore Dew 10-year
- Redbreast

If you're willing to spend about $80-$90, Jameson's 18-Year Old is a phenomenal whiskey, up there with some of the best I've ever had.

organgrinder · 07-25-2013, 10:05 AM

Bushmill's also makes a variety called black bush absolutely wonderful nice and smooth

RepoGenetic · 07-25-2013, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

I love Irish whiskey. As "mid-priced" means different things to different people I'm excluding the "entry-level" whiskies like plain old Jameson's (which I love), Bushmills, Tullamore Dew, Kilbeggan, etc., and I've tried to keep my recommendations to <$60:

- Green Spot, if you can find it. Very tasty, but made in limited production.
- 12-year old Jameson
- Jameson's Gold (one of my favorites)
- Tyrconnel Single Malt
- Connemara. This is an interesting one because it's peated so has some smokiness to it like a Scotch.
- Bushmill's 10-year old or 16-year old
- Knappogue Castle
- Michael Collins Single Malt
- Tullamore Dew 10-year
- Redbreast

If you're willing to spend about $80-$90, Jameson's 18-Year Old is a phenomenal whiskey, up there with some of the best I've ever had.

YES. Redbreast is my favorite. The slightly more expensive Cask Strength 12 Year is far and away my favorite Irish ever.

Porch Dweller · 07-25-2013, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RepoGenetic

YES. Redbreast is my favorite. The slightly more expensive Cask Strength 12 Year is far and away my favorite Irish ever.

Yeah, that's a tasty damned whiskey!

bstarrs · 07-25-2013, 05:54 PM

Of all the one's that I enjoyed drinking while I lived there last year I would have to say Redbreast, Green Spot (don't know if you will be able to find this though), and Bushmills 10.

BigCat · 07-27-2013, 03:11 PM

One more vote each for Concannon, Jameson, Tullemore Dew and Redbreast, probably in reverse order.

Mr.Maduro · 07-27-2013, 04:34 PM

All you really need to know is...

Bushmills Black Bush
Redbreast
Jameson Reserve Gold Label

07-27-2013, 10:04 PM

Decided on Bushmills Blackbush and Michael Collins 10 year single malt. Both are very good - very different. The Blackbush is a bit sweeter and lighter, but has a lot of different flavors going pn. the Michael Collins is lightly peated, so has a definite smoky tone. very complex Irish. Compared to a small batch bourbon, like Jeffersons Small Batch, I find Irish Whiskeys to be a bit smoother and slightly thinner in body, with a much shorter finish. These go very well with a good cigar or nice pipe bowl of a good english blend. Next will try Knappogue Irish Malt 12 Yr. Nice change of pace to add to fine Kentucky bourbons and scotch whiskeys. Thanks for the suggestions.
RR

billybarue · 07-30-2013, 02:25 PM

Redbreast

BloodSpite · 07-31-2013, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed M

Tullamore Dew is my favorite, I drink it neat. Very smooth.

Put me in this arena

Also may I suggest Red breast 12 year. It was rated a 90 not too long ago and is also well flavoured.

If you want to spend a pretty penny? My absolute favorite that I buy once a year is Green Spot

07-24-2013, 09:05 PM	#1
badbriar Guest Posts: n/a	Need Irish Whiskey Advice... As a fine Kentucky Bourbon enthusiast, I have little knowledge of Irish Whiskeys and thought the brothers here could offer some sage advice on the subject. I'd like to find a nice, mid-priced Irish that is a bit of something special. Maybe something similar to a Jeffersons small batch bourbon (really good sipping bourbon). Recommendations please, gents. Thx- RR

07-24-2013, 09:09 PM	#2
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07-24-2013, 09:30 PM	#3
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Need Irish Whiskey Advice... Connemara Single Malt Irish Whiskey. http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDet...0564&Ns=Name\|0 __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

07-24-2013, 10:41 PM	#4
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Need Irish Whiskey Advice... Concannon is a very pleasant light Irish whiskey, about $25/750 ml. This coming from a guy who mostly drinks bourbon. And gin. And rum. And tequila. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

07-24-2013, 10:54 PM	#6
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Need Irish Whiskey Advice... Oh, yeah. I forgot those extra bourbons, huh? Duly noted. Especially on a Wednesday Herf night. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

07-24-2013, 11:34 PM	#7
Simple1 Livin' the dream Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Brian Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 303 Trading: (14)	Re: Need Irish Whiskey Advice... I'm a scotch and bourbon drinker myself. I'm going to give those suggestions a try. Thanks

07-24-2013, 11:55 PM	#8
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Need Irish Whiskey Advice... I think I will as well... Never hurts adding to ones repertoire, right?

07-25-2013, 06:26 AM	#9
Ed M Just in from the Storm Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Ed Location: Belford, New Jersey Posts: 46 Trading: (0)	Re: Need Irish Whiskey Advice... Tullamore Dew is my favorite, I drink it neat. Very smooth.

07-25-2013, 06:57 AM	#11
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,885 Trading: (24)	Re: Need Irish Whiskey Advice... I love Irish whiskey. As "mid-priced" means different things to different people I'm excluding the "entry-level" whiskies like plain old Jameson's (which I love), Bushmills, Tullamore Dew, Kilbeggan, etc., and I've tried to keep my recommendations to <$60: - Green Spot, if you can find it. Very tasty, but made in limited production. - 12-year old Jameson - Jameson's Gold (one of my favorites) - Tyrconnel Single Malt - Connemara. This is an interesting one because it's peated so has some smokiness to it like a Scotch. - Bushmill's 10-year old or 16-year old - Knappogue Castle - Michael Collins Single Malt - Tullamore Dew 10-year - Redbreast If you're willing to spend about $80-$90, Jameson's 18-Year Old is a phenomenal whiskey, up there with some of the best I've ever had. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

07-25-2013, 10:05 AM	#12
organgrinder Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jun 2013 First Name: Chris Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 27 Trading: (1)	Re: Need Irish Whiskey Advice... Bushmill's also makes a variety called black bush absolutely wonderful nice and smooth __________________ Just because your paranoid dosen't mean they are not out to get you

07-25-2013, 05:54 PM	#15
bstarrs Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Braeden Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 223 Trading: (3)	Re: Need Irish Whiskey Advice... Of all the one's that I enjoyed drinking while I lived there last year I would have to say Redbreast, Green Spot (don't know if you will be able to find this though), and Bushmills 10.

07-27-2013, 03:11 PM	#16
BigCat My back is now unwatched. Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Colin Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 723 Trading: (5)	Re: Need Irish Whiskey Advice... One more vote each for Concannon, Jameson, Tullemore Dew and Redbreast, probably in reverse order. __________________ "Now, I don't approve of dissipation, and I don't indulge in it either; but I haven't a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming petty vices." Mark Twain

07-27-2013, 04:34 PM	#17
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Re: Need Irish Whiskey Advice... All you really need to know is... Bushmills Black Bush Redbreast Jameson Reserve Gold Label __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

07-27-2013, 10:04 PM	#18
badbriar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Need Irish Whiskey Advice... Decided on Bushmills Blackbush and Michael Collins 10 year single malt. Both are very good - very different. The Blackbush is a bit sweeter and lighter, but has a lot of different flavors going pn. the Michael Collins is lightly peated, so has a definite smoky tone. very complex Irish. Compared to a small batch bourbon, like Jeffersons Small Batch, I find Irish Whiskeys to be a bit smoother and slightly thinner in body, with a much shorter finish. These go very well with a good cigar or nice pipe bowl of a good english blend. Next will try Knappogue Irish Malt 12 Yr. Nice change of pace to add to fine Kentucky bourbons and scotch whiskeys. Thanks for the suggestions. RR

07-30-2013, 02:25 PM	#19
billybarue Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 226 Trading: (5)	Re: Need Irish Whiskey Advice... Redbreast __________________ "A Nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools." --- Thucydides