![]() ![]() “The only peated single malt on the market. “Released yearly since 1984, and aged anywhere from 12 to 20 years, this expression is a mashup of pot still and grain whiskies.” Connemara Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey ($42) It’s got a kick coming in at 86 proof (something that a lot of other Irish whiskies lack)-followed by mild spices, wood, honey, and cinnamon.” Midleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey ($217) “Call me biased but I’ve always been a fan. Well, how could I forget it? This is Irish whiskey at its finest” McCoy says. “They say everyone remembers their first time. This is a go-to over ice or neat, it’s got attitude.” Powers Irish Whiskey Gold Label ($35) “Aged in rum casks that obviously give it a sweet bite. It packs a punch even at 80 proof but smooth and it’s got a great price point at under $30.” Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey ($40) The taste is exceptionally crisp, giving fruit and honey with a hint of spearmint. “Sweet and woody with hints of vanilla just lovely to sip on. Pernod Ricard Tullamore D.E.W Irish Whiskey ($35) Redbreast 25 is probably one of the hardest Irish whiskey bottles to find. Well worth the price, which I believe was around $450 back then.” Another rare and limited bottling of 600, it was made especially for The Friend at Hand Belfast connected with the Duke of York Bar-I was lucky to snag bottle number 214 out of 600. It’s aged in two types of wood (sherry and bourbon) but I feel it has much more of a bourbon finish, which I appreciate. Good luck getting some.” Redbreast 25 Year Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey ($958) “I was lucky to taste this a very long time ago-but I didn’t know then what I know now. “If you’re lucky enough to have a taste you’ll understand why it’s so rare,” McCoy says. The whiskey makes for easy drinking with cinnamon baking spice and slight pepper notes.” Knappogue Castle 1951 ($2,008) It’s got a sweetness that stays with you obviously because of the barrels-but the mash bill of heavy grain and malt helps too. Pernod Ricard West Cork Bourbon Cask Irish Whiskey ($25) most coveted Irish whiskey expressions due to its highly limited allocation of 1,000 bottles. Not to be confused with the No Age Statement expression, the 10-year Green Spot is by far one of the. ![]()
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