Bushmills Black Bush Blended Irish Whiskey
Deep gold to copper color. The nose explodes with scents of dried apricots, prunes, dates, sweet sherry, roasted nuts, almond brittle, mango, and a mélange of tropical notes. A rich, semi-viscous mid-palate that expands with notes of dark chocolate, treacle, and decadent fig preserves, in full agreement with the nose. A classy Whiskey that is showing better than ever. $34.99 – 4 Stars
Bushmills Original - White Label Blended Irish Whiskey
A very fragrant Whiskey with scents of fresh grass and spring flowers with touches of candied almonds, mango, and a faint coconut impression. The palate delivers on the promise of the nose being youthful while lush and generous with flavors of baked orchard fruits that become quite dry and a bit green on the finish. A very good value. $19.99 – 3 Stars
Clontarf Classic Blended Irish Whiskey
Copper color. A delicate but expressive nose with notes of caramel cream with sweet grain. A soft palate entry baked with firm toasted grain and oak notes complimented by hints of honey and vanilla. A wonderfully harmonious session dram. $18.99 – 3 Stars
Clontarf Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Pale gold color. A beautiful nose filled with notes of toasted malt accented by wild herbs and cardamom. Rich and pleasingly rustic on the palate with a mélange of toasted grains accented by notes of pepper, oak, roasted nuts and caramel. Complex while undemanding, encouraging sip after sip. A staple of my drinks cabinet. $29.99 – 4 Stars
Connemara Cask Strength Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Deep golden color. An amazing assertive nose filled with scents of smoke, peat, roasted nuts, sea salt, mint, and dried fruits. Rich and oily on the palate with amazing viscosity. A beautifully textured Whiskey that coats every corner of the mouth with sweet, smoky malt essence with accents of vanilla, toffee, and oak. A beautiful beast of a Whiskey with a “take no prisoners” swagger. $59.99 – 5 Stars
Connemara Peated 12 Years Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Deep golden to amber color. The nose is wonderfully complex being less assertively peaty and smoky than the original Connemara. It is very floral and minty, with buttery toffee and accents of peat, sea salt, and pepper. The palate is lush while spicy with complex notes of honey and fruit compote with accents of oak and marzipan. This Whiskey offers great balance and intrigue. $94.99 – 4 Stars
FECKIN Blended Irish Whiskey
Deep golden amber color. The nose is quite odd unless you keep telling yourself that this is a flavored Whiskey. The aromas range from vanilla to clove with a hint of Whiskey. The palate is equally confused tasting more like a flavored Rum/Bourbon hybrid than an Irish Whiskey. It’s clear that this spirit is all about a catchy name and marketing and little to do with Whiskey. $24.99 – 1 Stars
Finian’s Five Provinces Blended Irish Whiskey
Deep golden color. The nose is complex and inviting with scents of sweet malted barley, toasted grains, wild honey, butter toffee, and vanilla. The palate fully expresses the nose delivering a lush and vibrant multi-layered flavor experience with delicate accents of nougat, black pepper, and roasted nuts. Ideally balanced and sold at a price comfortable enough to make this your session dram. $23.99 – 3.5 Stars
Greenore 15 Years Old Irish Single Grain Whiskey
Pale golden color. The nose is filled with Whiskey notes as opposed to a heavy dose of wood notes. It’s quite complex and very pleasing offering scents of wild flowers, vanilla. orange honey, shortbread, and Bourbon. The palate is in full agreement with the nose being dry with a mild, sweet smoke accent. An interesting Whiskey but at this price few will be tempted to own a bottle. $100 – 3 Stars
Greenore 18 Years Old Single Grain Irish Whiskey
Brilliant golden color. The nose is simply beautiful with scents of butterscotch, caramel, nougat, and vanilla with accents of orange peel, honey and sweet toasted grains. The palate is in full agreement adding a healthy dose of spice the mid-palate that is soon swept away by more lush grain and toffee notes with subtle hints of campfire, black pepper, and cardamon. A lovely dram and by far the best Greenore offering to date. $135 – 4 Stars
