Best irish whiskey on Reddit

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Redbreast

4.9

(109)

"RB12. A bit more expensive than the others but it is my favorite."

"If you can stretch to €60 you’ll get a bottle of Redbreast 12. Personal favourite."

"That's a great bottle imo."

"Redbreast."

"Redbreast, Green Spot and Teeling are on a constant rotation for me."

"Redbreast 12 Cs yellow spot blue spot."

"Try the Redbreast Lustau or PX."

"You might like Red Breast lustau, i think it’s the most fruity of the RB range."

"If you like CS, you’ll love this expression."

"RB27 *and* a bottle of RB12 CS"

Powers

4.3

(40)

"Powers 3 Swallows is one of the very best bang for your buck whiskeys out there."

"John's Lane is fantastic and out of it."

"Powers Three Swallow is an excellent single pot still under £40."

"Powers John's Lane 12 is the answer to all your problems."

"Powers ‘3 Swallows’ is usually €48 here in Ireland."

"For the £55 it costs here in the UK it's amazing."

"Powers Gold Label, no contest."

"Powers Gold Label, Green Spot, Redbreast 12"

"Powers Johns Lane. Redbreast 12."

"Ooooh, I’d go with Power’s."

Green Spot

4.5

(31)

"Green Spot or Yellow Spot"

"I **love** green spot."

"Green Spot is great, plus not terribly expensive."

"For the price, Green Spot is hard to beat."

"Green and Blue Spot if you can find them."

"You should definitely give Green Spot a go."

"Green Spot is currently £40 on amazon, and its a lovely pot still."

"Green Spot would be a nice upgrade at the top end of your price range (£40.50 on amazon currently)."

"Both are now in my lineup and I suggest both if you want a little peat in your Irish."

"Green Spot. Hell... the whole Spot family, but Green Spot is the "entry" level."

Teeling

4.3

(33)

"Teeling is some really good stuff and is often overlooked."

"My personal favorite distillery is Teeling."

"Go to the Teeling distillery and try their wares."

"Teeling Single Malt Small Batch. Light, a nice acidic zing and some minerality."

"Teeling Small Batch is great, and the Single Cask finished in Carcavelos white port barrels is spectacular."

"If you can find Teeling Pot Still, that’s a special bottle."

"I can't recommend any Teeling bottle enough."

"Teeling is really good."

"Teeling hands down."

"I second that - the basic SB retails for like 50-60 CAD and I really liked it."

Jameson

4.1

(33)

"Pour your own Jameson Black CS (not available in US)."

"One that makes me smile when I sip it is the Jameson 18 Bow Street."

"Try the Jameson's caskmates editions. The Stout version is stellar."

"Absolutely nothing compares to Jameson."

"Love the Jameson Caskmates stout edition."

"Jameson Caskmates Stout and Black Barrel are excellent at their price point."

"Try Jameson Black and their more aged stuff."

"A bit cheaper but Jameson black barrel is good."

"Might be a little over your price range but Jameson 18 year?"

"Also really enjoyed Jamison Black Barrell."

Bushmills

4.3

(27)

"This 21 year Bushmills is about $170 at Dublin Airport Duty Free."

"I always recommend the Bushmills 10yr Single Malt."

"My fave remains the Bushmills 16."

"For a great taste value one, Bushmills Black busch is hard to beat!"

"Bushmills black is an extremely pleasant irish for $25."

"I like Bushmills 'Black Bush' the most."

"Bushmills 16y, Redbreast 15y or a Powers John's Lane would be my own picks."

"Bushmills 10"

"Bushmills 21 - Around $230."

"Bushmills 16?"

Writers Tears

4.1

(25)

"Writers tears is amazing."

"Writers Tears is fantastic."

"Writers tears copper pot"

"Writers tears"

"Writers Tears would be another good recommendation."

"Check out Writers Tears!"

"Writers Tears is your next step up from there."

"Every year, Writer’s Tears releases a cask strength that is pretty damn good."

"Writers Tears, Powers Gold, Teeling Small Batch (I think), and Glendalough Double Barrel are great whiskeys at that price point!"

"On the cheaper end, while still pretty good, would recommend writer's tears."

Tullamore Dew

3.9

(24)

"Tullamore Dew is my go-to."

"Tullamore Dew, especially the 12 year and the Caribbean rum cask."

"I genuinely think it's the best 'standard' bottle of Irish you can get."

"For mixing and shooters/picklebacks, I like Tullamore Dew."

"Always used Tullamore Dew."

"Tullamore DEW is my go-to utility whiskey."

"Tully is my favorite budget, finished and fancy Irish whiskey."

"I would recommend Tullemore DEW 12 year."

"I ended up with Tullamore Dew Caribbean cask for $28."

"Tully has both "cider cask" and "Caribbean rum cask" finished options for little if any additional money."

Yellow Spot

4.5

(12)

"Yellow spot is fantastic but probably out of budget."

"Yellow Spot is probably the way to go."

"Yellow Spot or Middleton Very Rare."

"Yellow Spot hits the spot!"

"Yellow Spot, Green Spot, Blue Spot and Red Spot."

"Yellow spot is my fave."

"Yellow spot."

"I would say Yellow Spot: similar overall profile to Jameson."

"Redbreast cask strength, green or yellow spot, powers John's lane."

"Yellow spot would also be a good choice."

#10

Redbreast 12

4.6

(9)

"That is what you want for sure"

"Ignore all the other options until then."

"Redbreast 12 (hopefully in that range this is among the best and thickest sherries whisk(e)ys around)"

"Is easily available and easily drinkable."

"Or Writer's Tears, you can get either for around 50-60 euro."

"Redbreast 12 is very nice but might be slightly more."

"Yes, RB 12 is very good. It’s a great place to start your journey."

"I've only had the 12. it's pretty darn good too."

"Redbreast 12"

#11

Blue Spot

4.9

(8)

"Blue Spot and Gold Spot will definitely surpass RB12."

"Blue spot is really great"

"Blue spot"

"I would highly recommend Blue Spot."

"If you can find it Blue Spot is pretty damn great."

"All of the spot items are great."

"Blue spot is amazing."

"You'll be able to get your hands on the brand new cask strength 7 year old Blue Spot."

#12

Knappogue Castle

4.5

(8)

"The flavor and smoothness is superb."

"Knappogue Castle is awesome."

"They did a SP SiB OF Knappogue Castle Which Is 12yrs old, 92 proof and delicious."

"GNS did a SiB SP of Knappogue Castle 12yr old Single Malt Irish Whiskey."

"I think you'd be presently surprised by Knappogue Castle whiskey."

"Knappogue castle 12 is between $40-50."

"Knappogue Castle."

"Knappogue castle 12. trust me."

#13

Red Spot

4.4

(7)

"Red spot definitely if you can find it."

"Red Spot and Blue Spot are both incredible."

"For me its definitely red spot."

"For Irish, Red Spot and Gold Spot are really good."

"Maybe you can find a Red Spot or a Yellow spot."

"Red spot is wonderful, but low proof."

"I am a big fan of the Red Spot."

#14

Sexton

4.4

(7)

"Sexton"

"I’m big on Sexton - has a cool bottle and a fantastic price tag."

"Sexton Irish whisky. Unbelievably smooth."

"Look for Sexton Single Malt. $35ish and very very tasty."

"For a cheaper pour look no further than Sexton."

"I'll add a vote for Tullamore and add a recommend for Sexton."

"Sexton, is pretty good."

#15

Midleton

4.5

(6)

"The 'go-to' premium whiskey is Midleton Very Rare."

"Tasted like Heaven in a glass."

"Midleton very rare is worthy investment"

"Midleton Very Rare 2023 - just released in the US, but hard to find."

"For example Bow street would have Midletons, Redbreasts, Method and Madness or Jamesons Black Barrel cask strength."

"Midleton. Knappogue Castle."

#16

Glendalough

4.2

(6)

"Celtic Whiskey Shop is amazing, and has loads of stuff in your range."

"I like the Glendalough Double Barrel."

"I'd keep an eye out for Glendalough Double Barrel, runs right around $35 here in the Midwest US."

"Don’t sleep on Glendalough whisky. It’s some of my favourite stuff."

"Glendalough Double Barrel is another great Irish Whiskey."

"Glendalough distillery is relatively new and worth keeping an eye out for."

#17

Connemara

4.0

(6)

"2 bottles of Connemara"

"Connemara, a smokey irish. Love it!"

"Connemara is great option since you like Laphroaig."

"Try Connemara an Irish peated whiskey."

"Connemara."

"Connemara for a peated Irish."

#18

Powers John's Lane

4.6

(5)

"I think these are representative of what you can expect from a decent speyside… caramel, spice and oak"

"If you're a powers family the John's lane is fantastic."

"Highly recommended Power's John's Lane."

"Powers johns lane is pretty good."

"Highly recommended Power's John's Lane."

#19

Jameson Black Barrel

4.6

(5)

"Jameson Black Barrel is awesome."

"Jameson Black Barrel, Teeling Single Grain, Busker Pot Still."

"I'd recommend the black barrel it's very smooth 😎"

"Jameson Black Barrel's pretty good"

"I often recommend Jameson Black Barrel to beginners."

#20

Black Bush

4.2

(5)

"Black Bush is really fantastic."

"I’ll also throw in Black Bush by Bushmills. One of my favs."

"Black Bush is fantastic @ €27 a bottle too."

"Black Bush is the best quality Irish for the price IMO."

"So why not give black bush a try."

#21

Dingle

4.8

(4)

"Dingle Single Malt. Baking spices and red fruit flavors."

"Dingle single malts are an excellent choice."

"Dingle if you can find it."

"I would recommend Dingle."

#22

The Sexton

4.3

(4)

"The Sexton is the best selling Irish Single Malt in the USA for a reason."

"Loving The Sexton right now."

"Sexton is really good for the low price."

"Second on the Sexton suggestion."

#23

Waterford

4.0

4.0