Irish Whiskey Reviews

Teeling Distillery brought the "Spirit of Dublin" back to the historic Irish Whiskey city in 2015.  Teeling was the first new distillery to produce and release a Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey in Dublin back in 2018. Since that initial 3yr release of 50% malted and 50% unmalted barley, further maturation and cask types have created a range of Single Pot Still (SPS) whiskeys to encroach on the category style once exclusive to only Midleton Distillery.  The latest Teeling SPS bottling is the 3rd release from the Wonders of Wood series. Most Irish Whiskeys are matured in ex-bourbon American oak...

  The Tyrconnell Single Malt holds a special place in Irish Whiskey history. Upon its initial release almost 150 years ago, it became one of the best selling Irish whiskeys in the USA from one of the largest Irish distilleries.  In 1876, Andrew Alexander Watt at Watt Distillery honored his chestnut colt, The Tyrconnell, for winning the renowned The National Produce Stakes, despite odds of 100 – 1, by naming a single cask release after it. The whiskey remained part of the core range and a best seller until the distillery closed in 1925.  In 1988, John Teeling of Cooley acquired the...

Tullamore Dew and the Irish Wolfhound have been linked for over 70 years. In February 2024, the 2nd largest selling Irish Whiskey brand worldwide redesigned their bottles, resulting in a sleeker shape and new label which brought back the iconic Irish Wolfhound image. Our review will look at the brand's 12 year Special Reserve expression and the legacy of the Irish Wolfhound. The Irish Wolfhound is one of the oldest dog breeds in existence, dating back to at least the 4th century. Revered by Irish Chieftans for their hunting and warfare abilities, the Irish Wolfhound is the tallest breed, standing...

In the Irish Whiskey world, March is known for Saint Patrick's Day. For several other weeks however; bracketology and basketball dominate the discussion known as March Madness. This review is inspired by all of these events resulting in a closer look at the Single Grain expression from the Method and Madness range. "Restless Hearts, Making Inspired Spirits" is the motto of the Method and Madness range of Irish Whiskeys. Spawned from the micro distillery at Midleton, the name refers to the traditional methods of whiskey making at Irish Distillers with the experimentation encouraged by their young apprentices. Opened in 2015, the micro...

    Bill Phil Irish Whiskey is our Whiskey of the Month for February 2024. This peated single malt is the proper companion for fireside sipping during the February chill. In honor of Groundhog Day we also wanted to give a shout out to the classic movie and its two famous stars: Bill (Murray) and (Punxsutawney) Phil. (Bill Murray's character was also named Phil). While these two make great comedic partners, they are not the inspiration for this lovely Single Malt. Bill Phil is actually the brainchild of Daithi O'Connell of W.D. O'Connell Whiskey Merchants. The initial release from this...