If you like Whiskies that are...

For example

Try this Irish whiskey

Here's why

Fun to take shots of

Wild Turkey and other bourbon

Jameson, Tullamore D.E.W.

Blended, triple-distilled Irish whiskeys go down easy

Light in texture

Canadian Mist and other Canadian whiskies

2GINGERS, Michael Collins

They disappear into ginger ale

Creamy and fruity

The Glenfiddich Scotch

Jameson Gold Reserve, other older Jameson

They’re soft yet sophisticated

Wine-influenced

Glenmorangie Scotch

Older Bushmills, Concannon, Tyrconnel

You can taste the sherry, port, and other wine barrel influences

Smoky

Laphroaig, Bowmore, and Ardbeg Scotch

Connemara

This peated whiskey is still gentle like most Irish brands

Hearty

Highland Park Scotch

Redbreast

It’s full-flavored, robust, and a benchmark for the category

Drinks

Which Irish Whiskey is Right for You?

The Irish Whiskey category consists of a few big, well known brands and several lesser-known smaller brands that encompass a much wider range of flavors and textures than one might expect. Without a proper introduction to the category choosing one can be confusing, so instead of describing the details of distillation an easy way to pick is based on other whiskies you may already be familiar with.

By Camper English

Published on March 17, 2014

If you like Whiskies that are...	For example	Try this Irish whiskey	Here's why
Fun to take shots of	Wild Turkey and other bourbon	Jameson, Tullamore D.E.W.	Blended, triple-distilled Irish whiskeys go down easy
Light in texture	Canadian Mist and other Canadian whiskies	2GINGERS, Michael Collins	They disappear into ginger ale
Creamy and fruity	The Glenfiddich Scotch	Jameson Gold Reserve, other older Jameson	They’re soft yet sophisticated
Wine-influenced	Glenmorangie Scotch	Older Bushmills, Concannon, Tyrconnel	You can taste the sherry, port, and other wine barrel influences
Smoky	Laphroaig, Bowmore, and Ardbeg Scotch	Connemara	This peated whiskey is still gentle like most Irish brands
Hearty	Highland Park Scotch	Redbreast	It’s full-flavored, robust, and a benchmark for the category