Irish Whisky reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 282 Reddit reviews across 12 subreddits and 26 posts to rank the best Irish Whisky brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/whiskey, r/worldwhisky, r/canadawhisky, r/bourbon, r/northernireland. Top-rated brands include Redbreast (4.8/5), Jameson (4.1/5), Green Spot (4.6/5).
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Reviews282
Subreddits12
Posts26
Brands63
Products47
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#1
Redbreast
4.8
(59)
"I second the Blue (or Yellow) Spot and Redbreast. Excellent Irish Whiskys!"
"Redbreast. Prices vary, and I don’t know what they’re like in Ireland, so you might be able to find the 12yr Cask Strength or 15yr around $100."
"…….Redbreast 12 CS 🤷"
"Redbreast 12. Jameson black barrel. Both have been mentioned already and both are fine Irish whiskeys."
"In the $60-$80 range the answer is Redbreast 12."
"Redbrest Lustau or any Redbrest for that matter."
"Anything from RedBreast ... You get what you pay for."
"And if Red Spot ever comes in to stock, it’s a real treat."
"If RB21 ever comes back it is honestly worth the investment. It is the most complex and enjoyable whiskey I’ve had."
"Definitely will try the Redbreast."
#2
Jameson
4.1
(34)
"I've only tried a sample of the jameson black barrel and from what I can remember, it was delicious!"
"I'm also going to check out the reasonably-priced Knappogue Castle 12yo and both the Jameson Black Barrel and Bushmill's Black Bush."
"Pretty sure I've tried black barrel, loved it"
"Definitely try Jameson Black Barrel as well."
"Jameson 18 is fantastic"
"Jameson Crested"
"James, powers, tullamore will all be solid."
"Jameson or powers is perfect for this application"
"Jameson's Crested or Black Barrell if you find them discounted are worth a punt."
"Jameson's Crested or Black Barrell if you find them discounted are worth a punt."
#3
Green Spot
4.6
(24)
"I second the Blue (or Yellow) Spot and Redbreast. Excellent Irish Whiskys!"
"Blue Spot"
"Green Spot is sooo good!"
"For me, Green Spot really showcases how unique Irish whiskey is and I have convert"
"Green spot or Redbreast 12 are magical."
"Second for Green Spot. It’s like Irish whiskey, but better!"
"Green spot"
"The spots Green Spot Yellow Spot ... You get what you pay for."
"Agreed on green and yellow spot. Usually restocks around March/April at the LCBO."
"Green Spot or Yellow Spot (out of stock at the LCBO). Writer’s Tears Double Oak or Red Head."
#4
Bushmills
4.2
(24)
"I've tried over 200 different whiskeys ... and the Bushmills 16 is the best of the lot."
"Try Bushmills 16 at the higher end"
"Black Bush. Smooth as they come."
"Bushmills is really some quality stuff."
"I gave my dad Powers 12 (along with Bushmills 16) for his wedding."
"Bushmills 21--best Irish Whiskey ever and beautiful packaging"
"I second Black Bush."
"If you can find Powers, otherwise, maybe Bushmill’s Black Bush"
"If you're okay with cheaper then Bushmills Black Bush is around $40 and a good start."
"Bushmills Black Bush is my go to."
#5
Powers
4.3
(17)
"I love Powers Gold Label. It's my go to Irish whiskey, I think it's a better whiskey than Jameson hands down"
"This is the only answer. Powers Gold Label"
"Try Powers Three Swallows and John's Lane. Both excellent."
"Power's Johns Lane 12 year is a nice presentation, well reviewed and is in your price range."
"I gave my dad Powers 12 (along with Bushmills 16) for his wedding."
"James, powers, tullamore will all be solid."
"Jameson or powers is perfect for this application"
"Powers."
"If you can find Powers, otherwise, maybe Bushmill’s Black Bush"
"I'm no connoisseur but Powers 3 Swallows is what I ask for in the local if I'm feeling festive."
#6
Teeling
4.3
(12)
"Just picked up a bottle of Teeling and it's been really good - 46% abv so it packs a little more punch ... Definitely worth picking up."
"Teeling whiskey is great (all of them that I've tried), and they've just released Teeling Blackpits which is a peated version."
"Teeling Blackpitts just recently released is one of the best lightly peated whiskeys I've had."
"I'm a huuuuuge fan of absolutely everything Teeling puts out, especially their rum cask finish."
"Anything from ... Teeling ... You get what you pay for."
"You could try Teeling Small Batch, and Roe & Co."
"Thoughts on Teeling vs Jameson Black Barrel? Both seem to have similar ‘bourbon’ traits."
"I'll add to your budget rec with Teeling and Slane."
"Teeling's is decent and worth a go."
"I'm a fan of Teeling. Their Small Batch is around $30 I think it's a solid offering."
#7
Yellow Spot
4.5
(11)
"The spots Green Spot Yellow Spot ... You get what you pay for."
"Agreed on green and yellow spot. Usually restocks around March/April at the LCBO."
"Green Spot or Yellow Spot (out of stock at the LCBO). Writer’s Tears Double Oak or Red Head."
"I bought a bottle of Yellow Spot for my dad for Father’s Day."
"They sell Yellow Spot in the States now, and as much as I love Green Spot, Yellow spot blows it out of the water."
"Spots are good too. Green is the cheapest, then I think Yellow."
"Also try Yellow Spot (or Green Spot, a bit cheaper and younger)."
"Yellow dot and Green dot are very nice Irish Whiskeys"
"Yellow Spot is smokey and well regarded, it might be worth a try."
"I echo the redbreast 15 and Yellowspot."
#8
Writers' Tears
4.0
(10)
"Jameson Black Barrel and Stout Casks are good as well for the price even though they are Jameson"
"Just get a standard writers tears - its readily available and not that expensive. Its pretty representative of a damn good Irish whiskey"
"Second the Double Oak, it’s very tasty."
"Green Spot or Yellow Spot (out of stock at the LCBO). Writer’s Tears Double Oak or Red Head."
"Green Spot or Yellow Spot (out of stock at the LCBO). Writer’s Tears Double Oak or Red Head."
"The Red Head Single Malt is worth a try since you like Macallan Sherry Cask."
"If you enjoy Glenfiddich, I'd check out Writer's Tears. The Copper Pot is a sweeter, more flavourful GF12 imo."
"Writers tears is a lovely dram bushmills black bush great drink at the price"
"I've heard good things about writers tears so if the extra $ isn't an issue I'd say go for it."
"The redhead writers tears is really nice of you can get your hands on it where ever you are."
#9
Connemara
4.1
(7)
"The Connemara is beautiful."
"The peated Connemara is great!"
"Connemara (ROI, Louth) do a peated"
"Try connemerra Irish peated whiskey. It has a nice pleated flavors and hint of sweetness."
"If you like smoky/peaty whiskies, Connemara is an Irish whisky that you should take a look at."
"I've heard good things about Connemara"
"I enjoy the Connemara whiskey."
#10
Tullamore DEW
3.9
(7)
"James, powers, tullamore will all be solid."
"I really like Tullamore DEW."
"Maybe try tullamore!"
"Try Tullamore DEW"
"I think Tullamore D.E.W. is underrated."
"Tullamore Dew!"
"Even the idea of using my beloved Tullamore Dew makes me uncomfortable - anything fancier than that and you're wasting it IMO!"
#11
Sexton
4.3
(4)
"The two I can't stop getting: the Sexton runs 22-28$ depending on area."
"Sexton is in a cool bottle at a reasonable price."
"Give sexton a try it's the best beginner irish whiskey and in the $30 range"
"My gf is crazy about Sexton."
#12
Writers Tears
4.3
(4)
"Writers Tears - so smooth it’ll sneak up behind you"
"Writers tears or glendallough were great Irish whiskeys I have in my collection"
"Don't see it mentioned yet so, Writer's Tears. 750 runs under $40 around here."
"My partner got me Writers Tears the other week as a present. I found it really smooth."
#13
Midleton Very Rare
4.3
(3)
"My favorite is Midleton."
"Middleton very rare if you are inclined to spend $150ish."
"Midelton Very Rare also makes a very nice presentation, but is a touch steeper."
#14
Roe & Co
4.0
(3)
"Roe & co , it was blended with cocktails in mind and still good enough for neat pour . Bottled at 45% abv it helps stand up to the mixers and ice ."
"Try Roe & Co. Aged in ex-bourbon barrels and about the same price as Jameson."
"Closest to bourbon for me is Powers John's Lane and Roe and Co."
#15
Knappogue Castle
4.0
(3)
"Knappogue Castle 16 for me. The honeyish back taste does it for me."
"I'm also going to check out the reasonably-priced Knappogue Castle 12yo and both the Jameson Black Barrel and Bushmill's Black Bush."
"Knappogue Castle is amazing, around $40 also West Cork Barrel Proof if you can find it."
#16
Writer's Tears
4.0
(3)
"Also, Writer’s Tears and Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition are great Irish whiskeys for less than $40."
"Writer’s Tears Double Oak, Red Breast 12, The Irishman Caribbean Cask Finish"
"I've tried Writer's Tears and it's pretty good."
#17
Dunville's
4.0
(3)
"Definitely give the Dunvilles Peated a go. Their 12 year is lovely as well."
"Good to get a second recommendation for Dunville, as I've never heard of it before."
"Dunvilles (NI, Down) do a peated"
#18
Powers John's Lane
5.0
(2)
"If you haven't tried John's Lane it's absolutely lovely as well."
"Powers John’s Lane. All time favorite beyond some that I had in Dublin that we don’t get here."
#19
Sliabh Liag
5.0
(2)
"Sliabh Liag were there promoting the new Silkie and it is one of the smoothest whiskey’s about."
"Sliabh Liag's whiskey is phenomenal. Silkie dark and red are some of my favourite whiskeys."
#20
The Sexton
4.5
(2)
"If you liked the Hinch and Redbreast you would probably really like The Sexton, single malt. I actually think its the best value for money Irish Whiskey."
"Try Sextons for the price point it's actually pretty decent."
#21
The Irishman
4.5
(2)
"The Irishman! One of my favorite for sure! I found it at $65 but can be found cheaper"
"Writer’s Tears Double Oak, Red Breast 12, The Irishman Caribbean Cask Finish"
#22
Slane
4.0
(2)
"Yeah, Slane is remarkably good."
"I'll add to your budget rec with Teeling and Slane."
#23
Glendalough
4.0
(2)
"I keep reading good reviews of Glendalough Double Barrel."
"Glendalough Double Barrel... for the price it is a great easy sipper with flavors that mirror a bourbon profile"
#24
Powers Gold Label
4.0
(2)
"My vote is Powers Gold Label. The bottle looks nice. It's got this incredible cream soda sweetness, and it's about $30."
"Powers Gold Label - pricing seems to vary a lot across the USA, but in my area it runs $21 making it one of the better bargains in whiskey generally."
#25
Tyrconnell
4.0
(2)
"Tyrconnell is a bit cheaper aswell and has a similar enough flavour profile"
"Tyrconnell 10 Madeira or Redbreast 15."
#26
Dubliner
5.0
(1)
"Dubliner Coffee Stour cask. About €30 and one of my absolute favourites."
#27
Midleton
5.0
(1)
"Midleton , aroma and flavor ."
#28
Teeling Single Malt
5.0
(1)
"I'm a big fan of Teelings. I got to visit the distillery a couple years ago. My favourite is their single malt."
#29
Redbreast Cask Strength
5.0
(1)
"Red Breast Cask Strength (neat) and buy a separate bottle of Jameson for cocktails."
#30
Redbreast 21
5.0
(1)
"Redbreast 21 is yums. Probably the best Irish Whiskey I've tried."
#31
Redbreast 12 Year Cask Strength
5.0
(1)
"* Redbreast 12yr Cask Strength."
#32
Tyrconnell 10 Year Sherry Cask
5.0
(1)
"Let me suggest the Tyrconnell 10 year Sherry Cask. Thing is stupid delicious."
#33
Knappogue Castle 14 Year Old
5.0
(1)
"Knappogue Castle 14 year old is the best for the money."
#34
Ardbeg
5.0
(1)
"Just got a bottle of Ardbeg Wee Beastie too, really recommend that."
#35
W.D. O'Connell
5.0
(1)
"W.D O'Connell do a peated series of whiskeys. The Big Phil cask strength single malt is very good."
#36
powers
5.0
(1)
"Powers 12, special reserve, pot still whisky, and whisky of the year."
#37
Usquaebach
5.0
(1)
"Usquaebach is my personal favorite"
#38
Red Spot
5.0
(1)
"Red Spot is by far my favourite Irish and I find it is very similar to bourbon"
#39
Dubliner Irish Whiskey
4.0
(1)
"• Dubliner Irish Whiskey
• Bushmills Black Bush
• Jameson Black Barrel
• Teeling Single Grain
• The Irishman Founder’s Reserve"
#40
Kinahan's Blend
4.0
(1)
"If you're just getting started the Kinahan's Blend is particularly nice at good price point."
#41
Irish Whiskies
4.0
(1)
"Now that pretty much all of the regarded Irish whiskies are available stateside."
#42
Kilbeggan Distillery
4.0
(1)
"I highly recommend the Kilbeggan Distillery/former John Locke distillery."
#43
Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition
4.0
(1)
"Also, Writer’s Tears and Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition are great Irish whiskeys for less than $40."
#44
Bushmills Black Bush
4.0
(1)
"You can't go wrong with Bushmills Black Bush... it's a great whiskey for the price."
#45
Tullamore Dew 12 Year
4.0
(1)
"Tullamore Dew 12 Year (purple box). One of my go to's was a bottle I never had, bought it as a gift to a friend for their birthday, then I sampled it and really enjoyed it."
#46
Jameson Black Barrel
4.0
(1)
"If you're on a budget, try some Jameson Black Barrel. I don't like regular Jameson, but the BB is soooo much better."
#47
Bushmills 10 Year
4.0
(1)
"Also, try Bushmills 10. About the same price as Black Barrel and solid entry into single malts."
#48
Teeling Small Batch
4.0
(1)
"Teeling Small Batch is good in cocktails and neat."
#49
Bushmills 10 Year Single Malt
4.0
(1)
"I've been drinking Bushmills 10 yr Single Malt neat lately, and it's great."
#50
Redbreast Lustau
4.0
(1)
"Redbreast lustau is pretty good neat and with the wine cask finish might make for a good cocktail as well."
#51
Glendalough Double Barrel
4.0
(1)
"I’d recommend Glendalough double barrel whiskey. It’s like smoked toffee and berry tartlet situation."
#52
Redbreast 15
4.0
(1)
"If you can't get the cask strength Redbreast, the 15 is a nice step up from the 12."
#53
Dunville
4.0
(1)
"Dunville is my favorite. Incredibly robust."
#54
Redbreast 12
4.0
(1)
"The Redbreast 12 is delicious."
#55
Tullamore Dew
4.0
(1)
"Tullamoredew 12yr is great"
#56
Yamazaki
4.0
(1)
"You could try a Japanese whiskey, most of them have a friendly character (yamazaki 18 or hibiki 17)."
#57
Hibiki
4.0
(1)
"You could try a Japanese whiskey, most of them have a friendly character (yamazaki 18 or hibiki 17)."
#58
Roe & Co.
4.0
(1)
"You could try Teeling Small Batch, and Roe & Co."
#59
Drumshambo
4.0
(1)
"Recently I've found Drumshabo interesting although it's very new and young."
#60
The Quiet Man
4.0
(1)
"The Quiet Man. Distilled up round Derry I believe. She's like buttermilk."
#61
Blue Spot
4.0
(1)
"Blue spot, if you can find it"
#62
Glenfiddich
3.0
(1)
"Surprised you weren't a fan of RB 12. I'd say that bottle is much better than the Glenfiddich 12."
#63
Proper No. Twelve
3.0
(1)
"Maybe proper 12 or a Bushmills or Jameson product."
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