Irish Whiskey Questions

[volfan]

Okay, I am not usually a dark liquor drinker unless it is a good dark rum or tequila. I have had bad experiences with Jack Daniels and some bourbons. I tried a blended scotch once and was not a fan. Really other than Crown Royal and it's various offerings, I have not found a dark liquor I cared for. Well a good friend that is Irish had me try some regular Jamesons and I like it a lot. It is not too harsh and has a bit of mellow sweetness on the aftertaste. So now I am interested in learning a bit more about Irish Whiskey. I have already gotten some recommendations from the aforementioned Irish Friend about Bushmills 1608 and Bushmills 21 but I may wait a little bit on that. A bartender friend told me that Powers (I think that is what I was told) tasted a lot like Jameys for less money. Anyway, just help if you can. As for drinking it, it is only going to be consumed neat. Thanks,

[Mr.Maduro]

Try some Tullamore's Dew. Its right up there with Jameson and Bushmills. I've had Powers, but I thought Jameson was smoother! :tu

There's also another one called Connemara Irish Whiskey that I've had my eye on, but haven't picked up a bottle yet!

[volfan]

Hmmm, Patrick. I have seen Tullamore's and have also been told that Black Bush is also good. Maybe we can have a glass together next week one afternoon with a cigar....HINT, HINT.

[Mr.Maduro]

Hmmm, Patrick. I have seen Tullamore's and have also been told that Black Bush is also good. Maybe we can have a glass together next week one afternoon with a cigar....HINT, HINT.

I'll talk to you on Monday! Tonight would've been perfect....I'm in my building all night!

[pnoon]

I prefer Black Bush to the regular Bushmills.
Bushmills also makes a single malt.
Also, you should try Knappogue Castle single malt.

[volfan]

I had some Jameson 12 tonight and it had a bit more spice than regular Jameson. I guess I like the spice but the sweetness is what is most attractive to me right now. Any recommendations for sweeter Irish Whiskey's would be VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.

[silentjon]

I am a big fan of Red Breast.

[Mark C]

I am a big fan of Red Breast.

:tpd: Beat me to it. VERY good whiskey, not very expensive either.

[Heatmiser]

I am a big fan of Red Breast.

This is the one to try. My favorite Irish pot still whiskey by far!
:al

[RX2010]

I prefer Black Bush to the regular Bushmills.
Bushmills also makes a single malt.
Also, you should try Knappogue Castle single malt.
:tpd:

black bush is excellent

[icehog3]

black bush is excellent

Must....resist..... :r

[MedicCook]

I have a friend who is a whiskey drinker and he is all about Jameson. He say's that they have the extra filtration which makes it a smoother taste. Personally I never was able to get a taste for it. I will take a Capt & Coke any day though.

Must....resist..... :r

You know you wanna.

[SmokeyNL]

Also, you should try Knappogue Castle single malt.

Love this one, even though its fairly mild, have a bit of the 1992 left.

[croatan]

I am a big fan of Red Breast.

Fantastic whiskey, in my opinion.

[Cigargal]

Also, you should try Knappogue Castle single malt.

I got a bottle of this for Christmas...it is very good whiskey. I think I prefer a good Pappy Van Winkle Kentucky Bourbon to the Irish.

[Don Fernando]

I am a big fan of Red Breast.

I was just about to mention that.

[random0813]

I have had experience with Powers. It definitely is a budget friendly alternative and has a pretty nice smoothness and taste. However; I do not recommend taking on a bottle yourself as you will likely wind up sleeping on a floor somewhere. I am still trying to figure out where half of those bruises came from....

[TimButz2]

Knappogue Castle single malt is excellent as is the Connemara Irish wiskey. The Connermara is very peaty while the Knappoque is smooth.

[Pete]

I am a big fan of Red Breast.

None better in my opinion.
Just tastes so damn good.
Neat of course.

[JohnnyFlake]

Bushmill 12yo is excellent!
Redbreast 12yo is even better!!
Jameson 18yo is the best of all - Outstanding!!!

IMHO, these are the very best, of all the whiskey's, that the Irish have to offer!!!

[Ace$nyper]

Jameson causes me to sleep under tables.

[Fumes]

I love Jameson's, but it gives me a headache, even in reasonable amounts. So I go with Tullamore or Powers when I feel the Old Sod calling. Redbreast is nice if my wallet is fat and happy.

[dccraft]

I love Jameson's, but it gives me a headache, even in reasonable amounts. So I go with Tullamore or Powers when I feel the Old Sod calling. Redbreast is nice if my wallet is fat and happy.


Jameson's gives me a headache too. Especially in reasonable amounts. It just must not match my physique.

I have found that Tyrconnell is a very smooth single malt that tastes pretty good on the rocks.

[tunes]

Bushmill Single Malt 10 yo when I want to get my Irish on!

[Mr.Maduro]

Scottie, I just picked up a bottle of Red Breast over the weekend and its really good! :al

[volfan]

I am really digging all I have tried with Knappogue being my least favorite. I look forward to trying Connemara and Tyrconnell after trying Red Breast next. Good on you, Patrick.