Any Irish Whiskey drinkers?

[Donk]

Over the last few months I have come to really enjoy Irish Whiskey, I drink jameson rare reserve 12 year. Does anyone have recomendations? I'd like to try more quality whiskeys. I'm trying to get into Scotch but I'm having a hard time finding a scotch that isn't really friggin expensive and doesn't taste like jet fuel.

 

[n.olson]

if you want into scotch, try the balvenie 12 year. that is a pretty nice one.

 

[Moro]

Aye! Love the Jameson 12! Jameson 18 and Gold are quite good, but more hard to get for me as well as a higher price. Try and get Tullamore Dew Blended as well as Connemara Peated Single Malt.

 

[Donk]

Connemara Peated Single Malt how is that one? I looked at it and I wasn't sure if I would like the peaty taste, a lot of scotches have that heavier peat taste.

 

[VillageIdiot]

I've been wanting to try Jameson. I may have to make a store run this weekend.

 

[vperlman]

I'm a Bushmill's guy, personally. The regular, white label stuff does me fine, although Black Bush and single malt are great, too. For a budget drink Tullamore Dew and Powers are OK, IMO. I prefer it cut with cold water about 1:1, no ice. FWIW.

Of course, if you want to try the high priced spread, Redbreast is spectacular, although hard to find in the U.S.

 

[Moro]

Connemara Peated Single Malt how is that one? I looked at it and I wasn't sure if I would like the peaty taste, a lot of scotches have that heavier peat taste.

That one I don't like neat; splash of water or on the rocks works best. It's quite good. Chocolate overtone on grassy notes.

 

[Donk]

I might have to try that one, sounds interesting. I like my irish whiskey :grin:

 

[Kurtdesign1]

Tullamore Dew 12, with rocks.

'nuff said

 

[Donk]

thanks for the sugestions guys, I will have to give a couple of those a try.

 

[oldglory]

Try some Caol Ila 12 year ..........nice and Smokey and peaty..pretty smooth for a Islay

 

[terrantheman]

Try the Suntory 12yr Japanese single malt it's really good for around $30 bottle

 

[Donk]

japanese whiskey? never heard of that!

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

I'm a Bushmill's guy, personally. The regular, white label stuff does me fine, although Black Bush and single malt are great, too. For a budget drink Tullamore Dew and Powers are OK, IMO. I prefer it cut with cold water about 1:1, no ice. FWIW.

Of course, if you want to try the high priced spread, Redbreast is spectacular, although hard to find in the U.S.

Without question I agree 100% with those recommendations by Vic!

 

[Gordy]

im not a whiskey guy.. my taste buds just cant seem to find a liking to it... yet

 

[Donk]

im not a whiskey guy.. my taste buds just cant seem to find a liking to it... yet

I feel the same way about scotch, then I tried Irish Whiskey, after my first glass of blackbush it was all over. Then I tried Jameson and was hooked. I like both Bushmills and Jameson 12 year. Keep trying bro!

 

[daniyal]

Try the Suntory 12yr Japanese single malt it's really good for around $30 bottle

+1 Japenese whisky made the Irish way.

I'm guessing by Scotch you mean single malt (over here it implies blended) I recommend Macallan, Glenmorangie and Lagavulin. I find the scotch/whisky to be Talisker but that is very peaty.. I think you'll enjoy Macalland and Glenmorangie more than Talisker and Lagavulin which are heavy in peat.

 

[sirpantsornot]

Midleton Very Rare is insanely good.

 

[Smoke_Eater]

Midleton Very Rare is insanely good.

Just tried the Midleton Very Rare the other night. I agree 100% Insanely good! Wish I could afford to drink it every day. For a little cheaper, I recommend Redbreast. Good stuff!

 

[L8A]

Bushmills. Both white and black. Cant go wrong with either and they wont break the bank.