Top 10 Irish Whiskey


Top 10 Best Irish Whiskey By the Flaviar Community
Below, we take you through our top choices for the best Irish Whiskey.
The Irishman The Harvest
The first blend from Walsh and one of the best with an earthy combination of Single Malt and Single Pot Still Spirits. Walsh Whiskey set out to rediscover real Irish-style Whiskey as it was made 200 years ago. When Walsh Whiskey first started in 1999, they contracted their...
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Toasted Grain
Nose / Aroma / Smell
The aroma opens with baked stone fruits — apricot and peach — over a backdrop of new hay, vanilla, and a dash of cinnamon.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
The influence of Single Pot is noticed in the almost Rye-like spice note under warm notes of cocoa, rancio, umami, and caramel cream.
Finish
The finish is long and warm with an earthy butterscotch note.
The Irish Champ. The Midleton Distilleries situated in Midleton, Cork County, Ireland, produces pure pot still Whiskey or single pot still as it's now officially known. It is made in a different way than Single Malt because the mash is made from both malted and un-malted green barley. The...
View more about Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey >>The Ultimate Rum-Kissed Whiskey Foursquare, a titan in the rum world and beyond, clinched the Rum Producer of the Year title for 8 straight years, not to mention nabbing the Outstanding Spirits Producer in 2022. It's not just about accolades; it's their bold fusion of traditional and innovative that sets...
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Gentle gold.
Nose / Aroma / Smell
A rich tapestry of coconut, treacle, lemon peel, almond, nougat, fig, and vanilla, with whispers of mango and candied pineapple.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Opens with a rich sweetness, showcasing clove and cinnamon, then transitions into luxurious caramel and candied hazelnuts.
Finish
Gently lingers and softly concludes with a comforting hint of custard.
Timeless Taste of Tradition In the heart of Ireland, Bushmills stands tall as the world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery, dating back to 1608. This storied brand, steeped in a rich tapestry of tradition, exclusively triple-distills its single malt whiskey. With a prolific barrel aging program, Bushmills crafts a range of...
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Dark amber
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Fruity and floral aromas greet the nose with a standout pear note, followed by tropical hints of pineapple
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Rich with dried fruit, dark chocolate, and hazelnut notes
Finish
Warm with a distinct nuttiness and dried fruit
Green Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
The Cult One. The Mitchell & Son wine merchants started their business in 1805. At first, they set up a bakery and confectionery on Dublin’s Grafton street. But with the rise of demand for Irish Whiskey in the Victorian Whiskey boom era, they soon entered the Whiskey bonding business....
View more about Green Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey >>Perfect Entry Point into the World of Irish Single Malts Nestled on the rugged coast of Northern Ireland, Bushmills is a distillery steeped in history and flavor. As the oldest licensed distillery since 1608, it seamlessly blends rich tradition with modern mastery. Bushmills exclusively triple-distills its single malt whiskeys, a...
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Amber
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Look for fresh & bright aromas of honey, tropical fruit, and vanilla
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Velvety-smooth and soft, the palate has notes of vanilla, dried apricot, mocha, and toasted oak
Finish
Clean and satisfyingly long, the finish features lingering oak and dried fruit notes
Redbreast Lustau Edition
In a word, elegant. In two words... darn delicious. The winner of the Flaviar Community Awards 2019 in its respective category! Irish Distillers is a subsidiary of liquor-giant Pernod-Ricard that stubbornly adhere to their time-tested methods and practices for making the...
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Blushing gold.
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Orange zest, toffee, toasted grains.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Bursting with a rich nuttiness and creamy texture, then fig and sultana kick of spice at the end.
Finish
Long with sweet fig and black pepper.
Yellow Spot 12 Year Old
Winner of the Flaviar Community Awards 2017 in its respective category! Mitchell & Son have been wine and spirit merchants in Dublin since 1805. Sometime later—likely around 1887—they started contracting their own supply of Irish Whiskey. By the early...
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Warm gold.
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Peaches and apricot with sultanas, vanilla, and dried cherries.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Velvet in the mouth, more sweet fruit, almonds, and oak.
Finish
Long, sweet, dried apricot.
Lost Irish Whiskey
When the world is home. Developed by entrepreneur Neil Sands and Irish Whiskey ambassador and author Tim Herlihy together with Casa Lumbre, Lost Irish Whiskey calls the whole world its home. Just like the Irish. Millions of Irish people live on all 6 continents and this one-of-a-kind Spirit brings together...
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Appearance / Color
Gold
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Delicate and fruity aromas of orange zest, cantelope, peach, and a touch of cinnamon.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Dry, earthy, and sweet with fruit compote, raisins, and baking spices.
Finish
Well-balanced with fruity, sweet, and slightly bitter notes.
When it comes to Jameson’s, "Black Barrel" means something different. Back in the late 1700’s Ireland, there was one powerful distilling family in two branches — the Haigs and the Steins. John Jameson was originally from Scotland, but married into the Haig family and moved to Dublin 1777 where...
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Bright amber
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Butterscotch, toffee, fudge, and black pepper.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
More concentrated spice and roasted nut flavors with vanilla and some sultana.
Finish
Long and mellow.
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Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Whiskey750ml . 42% ABVBuy with Black$38.99Save 10%$35.09Earnpoints
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Tullamore D.E.W. XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish Irish Whiskey750ml . 43% ABVBuy with Black$29.99Save 10%$26.99Earnpoints
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