Irish Whiskey Reviews

  The Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim is home to a range of innovative spirits derived from "the curious mind" of owner/founder P.J. Rigney. Launched in late 2014, the Shed Distillery produces the popular Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin (using Chinese tea and Irish botanicals), Sausage Tree Vodka (distilled with African sausage tree fruit), and a range of single pot still and single malt Irish Whiskeys. The brand logo features the mythical creature, 'jackalope', a jackrabbit with antler horns. In this context, I like to think of Drumshanbo's brand mascot like the Irish Easter bunny bringing whiskey to of age drinkers...

  Jameson Original blend is the biggest selling Irish Whiskey in the world. The popular brand is a blend of single pot still and grain aged in bourbon and sherry casks. The Jameson range has varied over the years with now discontinued 12yr and Gold varieties replaced with Black Barrel and beer finished expressions. In the last few years the range has expanded with the release of several 3 cask aged offerings under the Triple Triple moniker. The Triple Triple range of Jameson blends consists of the traditional bourbon/sherry maturation with a third cask finishing. The first release utilized a...

The mountainous and scenic County Donegal along the Wild Atlantic Way is home to Sliabh Liag Distillers. Construction of their Ardara Distillery started in 2020 with first casks laid down in 2022 in the small village a short distance from the renowned cliffs of Slieve League for which the company is named. Part of the company's mission is to bring smoky Irish whiskey back to Donegal, a county known for producing this traditional style back during the industry's golden age. While their distilled spirit matures, Sliabh Liag has created a range of sourced Irish whiskeys containing peated components. Released under...

Fercullen Single Malt is the first 100% distilled Irish Whiskey release from Powerscourt Distillery. The distillery opened in 2018 in Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow on the Powerscourt Estate, House and Gardens. Against the backdrop of the Wicklow Mountains and surrounded by the beautiful estate gardens, the Powerscourt Distillery produces Irish Whiskeys under the brand name Fercullen. The distillery, built out of an old mill on the estate grounds, lives up to its beautiful surroundings. In addition to the three copper pot stills, the facility includes numerous private tasting rooms, function areas, private bars, and a visitor center gift shop all accessible...

  Redbreast is one of the most well known and awarded Irish Whiskeys as well as the torch bearer for the single pot still style. Only 20 years ago, Redbreast 12yr was one of only two single pot still brands in existence along with Green Spot. Since 2005, the Redbreast brand has expanded into a range with varying age statements and unique cask finishes. Redbreast 18yr is the latest to join the nest with its release in September 2024.  The Redbreast range now consists of 12, 15, 18, 21, and 27 year age statements along with Lustau sherry, Tawny Port,...