Irish Whiskey

[wallybangbang]

Bushmills is one of those distilleries that I really like pretty much everything they make. I saw one of their 400th year anniversary bottles in Napa for around $150 or $200 or so (it was about a year ago, so I don't remember the exact price). I was tempted, but nah... Just stuck with the usual standard Bushmills, Black Bush, 10 year single malt, 16 year single malt, etc. Didn't really feel like risking it, but if I knew it was really good, I probably would have picked it up.



Very true. I love bourbon, Scotch, Irish, rye, Japanese, and other types of whiskey, but price is only useful occasionally as a guide. I have had a $400 bottle of whiskey and a $40 bottle of whiskey where I thought the $40 bottle tasted WAY better.

So true. I always dreamed about drinking Johnnie Walker Blue Label when I was younger but couldnt afford the price tag. My future SWMBO got me a bottle for my B day and I was not impressed. I felt bad actually. Price doesnt mean quality

 

[TrickyDick]

Heaven Hill White Label. It’s not Irish but check it out

 

[whoaru99]

I've been drinking more whisky than beer recently and like smooth whisky's on the rocks. I'm a fan of Jameson but figure I'm helping pay their marketing dollars and am looking to try something new.

Any recommendations for something that's about $1 or less per ounce?

I've never been a fan of Jack Daniels No. 7, but I do like the Jack Daniels Triple Mash for pretty smooth pour albeit clearly not Irish.

It's not <= $1/oz but it's not totally outrageous like some have become.

 

[mikeasu]

Oh, Irish whiskey is my favourite.
My favourite kind is Bushmill's Black. It's a bit heavier for Irish whiskey (a fair amount of single malt in the blend) but it's aged in sherry casks which gives it a strong nose and rounds out the flavour with a nice bit of sweetness.

Writer's Tears is a very, very close second, though; it's a bit lighter, a bit "fresher", and very complex. Very good and long finish, too. It's pricier, though (I'm in Canada, so I have no idea specific prices...)

Was just going to post on Bushmills Black Bush - not much more expensive from regular, worth the upgrade IMO. Slainte!

 

[whoaru99]

Have not personally had any Costco / Kirkland Irish whiskey, but might be worth giving it a shot. I've had decent results at reasonable cost with some of their house branded liquors.