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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.
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What Irish whiskeys are you able to get? What's mid-priced?
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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.
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Fixed your post for ya, Counselor.
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I think I will as well... Never hurts adding to ones repertoire, right?
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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.
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Bushmill's also makes a variety called black bush absolutely wonderful nice and smooth
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Yeah, that's a tasty damned whiskey!
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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.
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One more vote each for Concannon, Jameson, Tullemore Dew and Redbreast, probably in reverse order.
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All you really need to know is...
Bushmills Black Bush Redbreast Jameson Reserve Gold Label
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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.
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Redbreast
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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 |
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