Tasting & Ranking 5 Irish Whiskeys | How to Drink

[@howtodrink]

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[@jacktowers7533]

Irish Whisky? more like Irish Risky! *stands awkwardly awaiting praise, sipping my Jameson’s* I’ll see myself out

[@tehhsnipehh]

You should get a snapchat for the channel and just give small updates like when you're at the store buying spirits or stuff

[@tatsuhirosatou5513]

Ita also the ids of march so bloody caesar?

[@Blue_Moon_Cannabis]

laphroaig ?

[@ellisfield159]

How To Drink you know who is a som... the hobbit from @TheWhiskeyTribe

[@jbbergin5535]

Shocker the best whiskey is the last one. As we say in Ireland.... " the more you drink, the more you like it"

[@atilax6452]

J&B Bergin - Bwahawhawhawhaw!!! My thoughts, exactly!!!

[@carolyngibson6867]

J&B Bergin ❤️

[@aland7236]

Was hoping he would swing back around to the first one to see if it got a little better.

[@brentparks3669]

Umm, that saying is the same in America brother! Lol

[@scundoalex]

Hahahahahahahahaha! Quite true. Redbreast 12 is just outstanding though.

[@oddwolfMARC]

Hey Greg, do you think you could possibly make a sort of "starter pack" video recommending a handful of essential spirits i.e. a good overall brandy, rum, vodka, whiskey, etc. like one of each type? For someone looking to start making drinks but isn't familiar with quality products.

[@shadowtigerpro]

Stolichnaya or Russian Standard for vodka. Skip the "fancy" vodkas like grey goose, absolut or whatever that are all price and no quality.

[@tylershults7284]

Check out 12bottlebar.com it's a good place to start for something like this

[@Xmasta420]

@@shadowtigerpro piggybacking off of this, Tito's is a good quality, affordable vodka if Stoly isn't your cup of tea. I honestly prefer it more.

[@joshyoung1281]

Love this idea!

[@Finwolven]

Challenge with this is that not all spirits are available everywhere - or they're significantly more expensive in different locations. Even within US there are massive differences, and you can just forget trying to get some of the more common spirits from bars in, for example, NYC, in Helsinki, Finland - or they'll just be prohibitively expensive.

[@vitotaylor36]

Couple of recommendations: 1) Use a glencairn. Much better for getting a good nose or subtle flavors. 2) don't use near as much water man. It's literally a few drops. 3) you could probably get away with not using water in Irish whiskies anyway. They're USUALLY just going to get even lighter in flavor. And the number 1 rule of whisk(e)y: The best whisk(e)y is the whisk(e)y you like to drink, and the best way to drink it is the way you like to drink it.

[@razgriz1210]

Sounds like another magnificent bastard from the Tribe...

[@vitotaylor36]

@@razgriz1210 I always whisk(e)y magnificently, my friend.

[@vitotaylor36]

@@razgriz1210 However, I was kicked from the Tribe on Facebook. Apparently the admin didn't like how I handled someone insulting me (because I refuse to lie down and take it), and I think that was his friend. So instaban.

[@razgriz1210]

@@vitotaylor36 I've never bothered with the facebook group, I just enjoy the videos. Especially whenever Rex has those crazy ideas.

[@markm4297]

And here we see a magnificent bastard in the wild searching for an excuse to practice kung fu

[@shanecunnane]

As a man from the west of Ireland, I loved your reaction to Connemara and this whole video in general. Redbreast 12 is my go-to Irish whiskey and the one I recommend to everyone.

[@joeyjohnson4826]

I've never seen it around my parts.

[@arkyandy9612]

Redbreast is king!

[@sirsulley8110]

I had Red Breast for the first time on my Honeymoon last month in Ireland. Changed my life. And now I have 3 bottles.

[@ryanlewis490]

Redbreast is fucking incredible

[@ClockworkD0rk]

Redbreast 12 cask strength is glorious.

[@DoubleplusUngoodthinkful]

I think if Connemara put "Face-Spank, Saddle-Fire, and Scrumtralescent" on their bottle tubes, they would automatically quintuple their sales.

[@azada83]

I don’t care if it smells like an old clothing store. I still love Jameson.

[@leonardoulian764]

People use to say Jameson brings a hint of coconut in the smell... I've never got that btw

[@unorthodoxromance254]

I suppose your old clothing store smells like maple syrup, vanilla, and caramel... and the coconut scent is common in some younger bourbons. I notice it in Maker's Mark and Jim Beam.

[@Tappedline]

I am thinking the manager of the old store enjoyed a little Jameson at work

[@decotronq9054]

The Jameson stout caskmates is nicer than the original imo

[@ashleysmith640]

Deco Tronq yes also the crest and black barrel are good 😊👍👍

[@SchmancyMan]

So glad he pointed out the bubble gum flavor in the Jameson -- I love Jameson, but everyone I know acts like I'm crazy when I point that out

[@poppybranton458]

There's also a possibility that by the time Greg reached the fifth whiskey someone could substitute a glass of kerosene and Greg would start with "It has a hint of old space heater....and caramel." But still a ton of fun, and a fine way to kick off Paddy's Day weekend.

[@noelmaher7800]

You sir have missed your calling. You should be a stand up comedian, that really cracked me up.

[@wtfkidproductions]

At 8:28 When he said, “it smells like a saddle that has been set on fire” the editor who puts notes on the side should’ve said Blazing Saddles instead of Saddle Fire

[@wtfkidproductions]

Hey Binge Drinking with Babish, I don’t know if you’ll read this but I really love your movie suggestions. I recently watched The Thin Man and Darby O’Gill & The Little People. They were really amazing! You should have a channel were you talk about movies

[@SpamEggSausage]

that editor said explicative, I think that's supposed to be expletive (and they spelled weird wrong)

[@michaeltangeman156]

Connemara is a treat. I wish I could find it in Ohio. Recommendations for getting it here?

[@barryshannahan5988]

@@michaeltangeman156 I’m sure I can find it in Michigan. PM me and we’ll figure it out.

[@Ohnoe1aopk]

Dock that editor a days pay for nappin on the job! 😂🤣🤘🏼

[@johnmccormack2046]

Red breast is the beat on that list in my opinion as a seasoned drinker, Irish man and a bar manager. Which brings me to one of my favorite quotes "I drink to forget, but the thing is I can't remember exactly what"

[@rymic72]

An Irishman who writes ‘favorite’ instead of the correct favourite????

[@santoshsebastien3689]

So well said Sir!

[@timnation2738]

Came here to enjoy the devolution of Greg’s analysis into drunkenness. Was not disappointed.

[@RiotEarp1]

Redbreast is called "the preacher´s bottle", because it has a unique bottle shape and was pretty expensive back in the days, so only a member of clergy could afford drinking it. A truly great (and one of the older ones) whiskey.

[@patrickcannady2066]

I’m a fan

[@MegaAdeny]

C'mon everyone, we all know Greg was *trying* not to pour so much water. Be glad he didn't spill it all over the counter.

[@PaulO-qt6sq]

If spilled...that is true alcohol abuse

[@CorrosiveColin]

The Green Spot is pretty spicy for an Irish whiskey. First thing I noticed about it... and then the bottle was empty. Yikes.

[@ranica47]

So drinkable!

[@scullystie4389]

I grew to love Tullamore Dew when I started working at a certain old Irish Pub in LA. It was in our well and we'd use it for our Irish Coffee. Almost always had a shot or two each night courtesy of the owner or the regulars. Makes for a damn good pickleback too!

[@alextheis1123]

Ok sir, an instant favorite episode. Now do this with 5 rye whiskeys, 5 bourbons, 5 scotch, 5 American single malts, 5 plain ole American and/or Canadian whiskeys....you get the picture.

[@jasonmorrow9616]

and/or? :-)

[@jarlnieminen4307]

In one take😉😂

[@ianwright2253]

Ah yes if it isn't Greg and editing Greg. My two favorite Gregs

[@crummockiphail9720]

I like how he gives the disclaimer at the start, but still everyone has to point out everything he does wrong and how they know the right way to do it.

[@chestersnapdragonmcphistic579]

Don't you know? It's all about lording knowledge over people.

[@blairbuskirk5460]

Welcome to the comment section of your average KZbin video

[@peterjensen6844]

Hang on, someone is wrong on the internet!

[@bombshellblonde544]

This drives me nuuuuuuts. I'm glad Greg has a thick skin. I'd NEVER read comments if I had a KZbin channel. People can't stop being insufferable know-it-alls

[@chicouno8536]

“*drunkenly* “Learned a lot about life in that room.” Okaaaaaay that got weird.

[@Gorlami90]

Some great smooth whiskeys to try: 1- Redbreast 12 (Irish) 2- Jameson Stout (Irish) (unique-stout beer) 3- Greenspot (Irish) ( unique- green apple) 4- Monkey Shoulder (Scotch) 5- Highland Park 12 (Scotch) 6- Four Roses (Bourbon) My favorite whiskey is Irish whiskey which is why half the list is Irish. Honestly my favorite on this list might be Jameson Stout or Redbreast 12 & Jameson stout is half the price of Redbreast 12. Especially if you’re out fishing, I’d bring the bottle of Jameson stout n not the $70 bottle of Redbreast 12

[@captainmggabeau397]

My mom and I both love Highland Park 12. Highland Park 12 and Talisker Storm have somewhat similar tasting notes but my mom doesn't like Talisker because it isn't as smooth as Highland Park. Truly a lovely whiskey.

[@MihaiViteazul100]

I went to Ireland and had more whiskies than I could shake a stick at. And my favourite, by far, was Teeling Small Batch. Teeling knows their stuff, and when I've got more cash I'd love to try their whole assortment.

[@edwardspearing5148]

With you all the way Daniel ré the Teeling small batch.. Made it last me 3 weeks as also DWD small batch.. I'm happy to knock back Tullamore as a cheap n cheerful drink with me few pints when in the pub.. Sláinte.

[@gbaker1a775]

My favorite was Celtic Cask-18. Somewhat of a rarity in the states, but it was just absolutely delicious.

[@racheljohnson5839]

I'll always love Jameson for the sentimental value... Shared plenty of salad bars with some great company in a little bar in the Yukon. At this point I'd consider it a comfort food (drink) 😅

[@aerodaan]

I have fallen in love with Irish whiskey and are experimenting different and rare unknown whiskeys and have developed my taste buds for it. A drop of water does release the flavours more, but it should only be a drop and not a gush full as you added, as this dilutes the whole whiskey tasting experience.

[@user-bc7cb8uu7e]

This is definitely very much dependent on the drinker. Especially with higher proof spirits (cask strength, usually), going even 1 to 1 with water can produce surprisingly good results. I'm usually in that 1 to 2 teaspoon range, but it's something fun to experiment with.

[@aerodaan]

@@user-bc7cb8uu7e Some of the flavour compounds in whiskey are trapped by spherical micelles. A precise amount of water that would break them open, releasing the full spectrum of flavour and aroma without diluting the whiskey. A pipette could deliver this quantity with precision, elevating the experience for the connoisseur.

[@user-bc7cb8uu7e]

@@aerodaan This assumes that dilution is always a bad thing, but it isn't. Certainly, it depends on the drinker and the whisky, but there are cases where it is preferable to bring down the concentration a bit. Very high alcohol contents are damaging to the mouth and tongue and won't give you the best tasting experience or the most access to flavors or aromas.

[@aerodaan]

@@user-bc7cb8uu7e That assumption is incorrect. If you are a whiskey drinker, you drink it pure. To release the hidden flavours, you drop some water in it. To cool down a whiskey, but not to water it down, you can use obsidian whiskey stones. However, diluting whiskey with anything is not bad. In fact, if you're new to drinking whiskey it is advised to do so to get used to the taste and get you adjusted to the strength. High alcohol contents are not necessarily worse to the mouth than it is to your liver and bowels 😂😂😂

[@user-bc7cb8uu7e]

@@aerodaan To be fair I usually don't dilute whisky much, maybe just down to the 50-55% range when I do add water for some of the cask strength stuff. I find adding more water than that to be an interesting experiment with sometimes good results, but I also enjoy the intensity of a strong whisky. Chilling whisky is a bad idea as it will severely mute certain flavors and aromas, largely destroying the flavor profile, while diluting will just turn down the volume a bit. Also, chilling it won't prevent damage to your mouth and such. That being said, everyone should drink whisky however they enjoy it. I wouldn't say it's wrong to drink straight from the bottle, with just a drop off water, with a teaspoon or two of water, or even in a cocktail. Whatever someone enjoys the most is the best way to drink.

[@steve-wf3rm]

Irish whiskey is like sex, the worst I've had was still pretty good!

[@janarkas252]

Except for Mcgregor's whiskey

[@noroom4commies086]

@@janarkas252 that bad? Haha

[@earlhuffington6162]

@@janarkas252 he's just a spokesperson but yeah not my favorite. Worse than Tullamore or Jameson my go tos (I'm not a rich man), but better than most cheap whiskeys Irish or otherwise although I'm biased.

[@2nd_a_dad4791]

I am so stealing this!

[@mcFreaki]

@@earlhuffington6162 never had proper twelve, because i can get bushmills or tullamore for £20, or jameson for £22.50 at my local supermarket, while proper twelve is like £33 and i gotta get it online.

[@roberts.8430]

This is the first time I've seen this channel, and I love this guy and subscribed. I get the feeling that the crazy, super advanced whiskey drinkers would watch this review and disagree with half the things he said, but I don't care. It's not about snobbery...you like what you like and you taste what you taste. This was totally enjoyable to watch. I want to drink with this guy.👍🏻

[@erics8751]

Missed a great opportunity to use "blazing Saddles"

[@doctordonutdude]

Tragic, tbh.

[@seatspud]

I drank a Blazing Saddle, I saw shining stars...

[@FantomMind]

You drank Redbreast. It's over. No need for rankings or anything. Honorable mention, Green Spot.

[@stanislavkundera2935]

Yup

[@kevlon_]

True

[@mythesz4706]

Haha I just got a bottle of redbreast as a present. Haven‘t opened it yet. Now I‘m even more excited!

[@9alt0]

Pretty much. Period.

[@9alt0]

@@mythesz4706 oh. Oh, you're gna like it 🤤

[@VinegarAndSaltedFries]

Red Breast, Green Spot and Connemara are in a different league of Irish whiskey. So wonderful. Green Spot and Red Breast in particular are my favorites. Red Breast 15 has a finish and mouth feel that’s amazing.

[@paladonis]

Now, mind you, he went from about $20 whiskies (Jameson and Tullamore) to around $50 whiskies (Green Spot, Connemara, Redbreast 12) so of course there will be differences. There was no Teeling, Slane, or other comparable priced things in there. That would be like going from Evan Williams and Jim Beam to Four Roses Single barrel. My personal favorite is Tullamore. That carmael, floral and vanilla is just amazing. Ever since they rebuilt the distillery in 2014 they have been gaining accolades. They are now the 2nd largest Irish whiskey in the World. (As of 2014 anyways. I haven't looked since then) But, I digress. Just remember that the price point is VERY different between these Irish whiskies. The aging and finish are very different too. For instance, the Redbreast and Green spot (if memory serves) are aged in Sherry and bourbon casks, along with new Oak as well. Just something to keep in mind is all!

[@AllBraunZeroBrains]

I thought these were all fairly affordable selections, as I usually end up spending 50 on a bottle regardless of the type of alcohol I’m looking for, but still you bring up great points

[@ce2flaco]

Jameson, Green Spot, and Red Breast all come from the same distillery. The more you know...

[@robertsullivan4773]

Thank you I thought I remembered that from some guys in Texas that visited the distillery. All good whiskey but far from a small operation. The pot stills are huge.

[@SgtNuker]

@@robertsullivan4773 The Whiskey Tribe are the "guys in Texas" that you're thinking of. That they come from the same distillery isn't quite true, though it's the same bottle company. The distilleries that you mentioned are OWNED by a company in Indiana called MGP. Think what InBev is to beer and you're almost on the right track. The difference here is that the distilleries are allowed to be their own and do their own thing.

[@MrWhangdoodles]

@@SgtNuker You're thinking of MGP, but Midleton is owned by Pernod Ricard. You got that one wrong, ya pedant.

[@Draukagrissah]

In my decade+ experience (so, still a greenhorn) "smooth" is distinct from "rough" or "harsh." Thanks to my knowledge of chemistry, I believe smoothness is a factor of congeners in the final product. Congeners are the very chemically active components of liquor. The lesser alcohols, the acetones, aldehydes, esters, and in beer/wine, tannins. Alcohol producers can make use of, mask, or filter out congeners, and through that, I believe, is how we get "smooth" beverages. Age can smooth out a lot of it, you'll rarely if ever find an aged liquor that is *more* harsh than its younger counterpart. That's partly due to the volatility of some of those chemicals, given enough time, many of them will simply evaporate or deteriorate into other compounds. Still others are solvents (acetone, ester), which can bind to the chemicals in the wood the alcohol is being aged in. A lot of the best char/smoke, and wood, and leather flavors come from here, I think. Blends can also cover up some of those flavors, I figure it's mostly just dilution, however. Try an unblended, unaged, cheaply stilled whiskey or vodka from walmart some time (for science of course!). I don't know if they still do, but Great Value used to have a line of super cheap basic liquors (unaged rum and whiskey, extremely cheap vodka) they sold in Listerine bottles (I'm not kidding my buddy still has the vodka in his fridge, I think it's literally a spare run of bottles listerine sold to walmart on the cheap, they're the exact same size and shape). That will teach you the truest meaning of "harsh." They taste like poison.

[@blairbuskirk5460]

Technically all liquor is poison just not very fast acting or particularly deadly. Then again most everything has a fatal dosage if you put in the time.

[@MrWhangdoodles]

Underrated comment. Fellow chemist here. I agree.

[@seangearhart4616]

I've had every one of those and I have to say that Tullamore is my favorite of the bunch. Recently picked up a bottle of Teeling. It's enjoyable. At 49% it's a bit on the strong side for me. I really prefer a 40% but it's very good!

[@robkennedy3087]

I'm Irish☘️ - From Dublin. Happy St Patrick's Day ''Weekend''🥃🥃🥃😜 I love Whiskey. Currently drinking: Middleton Very Rare Vintage Release 2018. Got a glass of it right now - Exceptionally "Smoooooth" 😎

[@RossCampoli]

Got my first bottle of Redbreast 12 this week. Had heard about it for a long time but never saw it on a shelf til now. WELL worth the wait! 🥃

[@3storiesUp]

Nothing beats it ..

[@daveinindy]

The Connemara is just too peaty & smokey for me. Your review made me want to like those qualities ... but I still don't. My favorite is Green Spot. It does change pretty dramatically with even a splash of water (vs. Niagara Falls), but I never taste a lot of spiciness, and whatever cinnamon there is seems very subtle ... VERY. To me, THIS is the best sipping whiskey of the bunch. Add a splash of water, and the Redbreast joins Green Spot. The splash is required for me to take the heat down a notch. If you move to the Redbreast 15, the water is not required - my favorite Irish Whiskey of them all - yes, ... it's "smoother" - a LOT smoother. But here's another reason I like Green Spot. I used to travel to Ireland - Dublin in particular - a LOT. I was drinking in a pub with my wife, and asked the bartender which Irish Whiskey to choose to give to a host as a gift (the host had done a really great favor for us - we wanted it to be special). A guy at the bar said "Green Spot" with a fair amount of passion. The bartender smiled and agreed, elaborating a bit - saying that it'd be between Green Spot and Redbreast 12 if it were him, adding that Redbreast 15 was for girls. The guy at the bar laughed at that, pushed away, wished the bartender and others good nite, and left. Later, the bartender asked "you know who that was, right?" We said no. That was "the Edge". You Americans know him, right? (sure, we knew him - but the Edge was a long haired, pony-tailed rocker - this guy had close-cropped hair) We nodded that we did, sure that he was pulling one over on us. Of course, we were sitting in the Octagon, in the hotel owned by he and Bono. But it wasn't until about two weeks later when we saw a video of U2 performing, and the Edge with close-cropped hair, that we realized that it had actually been the Edge in that pub. That solidified Green Spot as my favorite sipping whiskey - well, along with Redbreast 15 (yep, I'm a girlie man) and Nikka Coffey (also a soi boy?).

[@itsallaboutthecocktail]

Great story.

[@gxtmfa]

Well-told tale there

[@1218cody]

Been drinking Jameson for a year now. It's my favorite whiskey. I used to drink Jack but my local bar charges the same for both. The thing I like about Jameson is its triple distilled unlike Jack. You have to buy gentlemen jack to get the distilled flavor.

[@MacConmheadha]

There’s no smoke in Redbreast, just a leftover taste from Connemara. If you’re doing a whiskey tasting always leave the smokey whiskey to last otherwise the smoke will ruin the taste of every whiskey that follows it. Contrary to what the labels might say you’ve four whiskeys from the same distillery there, Connemara is the only one that’s not made in Midleton. As much as I love Midleton whiskeys you should try to branch out. Thankfully Irish whiskey is more than Midleton and Bushmills now. Teeling is a new Dublin distillery that makes some very interesting whiskey, particularly their Brabazon series.

[@howtodrink]

Gonna need to do a followup here!

[@MacConmheadha]

I’m right and wrong in saying that Tullamore Dew is made in Midleton. It was up until recently but a distillery was reopened in Tullamore in 2014. I don’t know if the Tullamore Dew being sold at the moment is made in Tullamore however, I expect it’s still made in Midleton and they’re waiting on their own stuff to age.

[@michaelledbetter3016]

Yes, when he said he had 5 different whiskeys, I was like...ah...nope. Red breast is a version of Tullamore Dew which is made by Jamison (or at the same company for now anyway). In fact, Red Breast was a private stock made by Mr. Jamison himself in the late 1700's and not sold publicly. He bottle it only to "hob-nob" with the elite of Britain and to swoon those in power to allow his taxation to remain low on his regular stock. Plus to load more of his barrels in the storage building in England. Tullamore Dew was a friend of Mr. Jamison, and in the mid 1800's due to new tax laws, eventually sold out to Jamison's son, who then ran the marketing campaign for Jamison. Tullamore was made in Tullamore until the 1940's as it always had. Then WWII broke out, and once again was sold. It "was" made in Middleton since....there was chatter about Tullamore being made back in it's name sake once again. That I have no proof of, but you may be correct about it being aged there...for now. I love Red Breast 12 year. I also believe Tullamore 12 reserve is an outstanding whiskey. They are my top two beverages.

[@IscariottActual]

Michael Ledbetter red breast 12 is the shining crown on the Middleton whiskeys for me. I love that stuff with a passion and it’s the only whiskey I’ve never had a “eh not my jam” response to when I’ve turned someone onto it

[@queeffairy]

Red breast 12 is my favorite I tried the 15 year old one but it reminded me of a cognac rather then a whiskey. Didn't care for yellow or green spot and jamisons I use in my coffee.

[@grantzolldan]

I'm not a big neat whiskey guy, but I work at a bar and got to try Red Breast, and I still remember just how impressed I was with how smooth and drinkable it was.

[@jimconnole6328]

Tullamore Dew all day, and night, long. All are "good" but something about that Dew that really sets it apart.

[@Rose-jz6sx]

It's the smoothest at it's price point for sure. I'm so offended by Greg not loving it haha

[@laner.845]

It’s my favorite for the price without question. The 12yr is my favorite Tullamore, though. It’s been a few years so maybe I should try the others again. Could change my mind. The ever evolving palate is a thing of beauty.

[@daltsy]

I would have agreed until I tried Bushmills... that stuff is love in a bottle.

[@jimconnole6328]

@@daltsy I had the opposite experience... drank only Bushmills for years until I had the Tullmore... guess we swapped taste buds.

[@valkilmerscareer2884]

It's the single smoothest Irish whiskey on the market.

[@BBtech0251]

When I went to Dublin and visited Jameson, they told us to smell the whiskey with our mouth open. They also only used a literal drop of water. Not sure if those shots were just artistic and cool looking, but it seemed like way to much water.

[@charlesbamford6119]

BBtech0251 I recall the guys on The Whiskey Tribe saying you shouldn't increase the volume by more than 20% upon adding water. It looked to me like he abided that here. Either way the best whiskey is the whiskey you like to drink!

[@20thoughts]

As a relative whiskey novice who's been widening my scope over the past couple of years, Jameson is what I'd consider the perfect beginner's whiskey. It's really, really mild, not a hint of smoke, and it's cheap. Just enough to get used to that base whiskey flavor, so you can start experimenting from there. There's a reason why it's in basically every bar in Norway. Trouble is, once you start evolving, going back to Jameson just feels... tame. Perfectly drinkable, but so very unexciting. Redbreast, on the other hand, is great, great non-smokey whiskey. I should get some more.

[@RandomGuy010]

Norwegian here. Never was able to drink Jameson. Only ever liked Single Malt. Highland Park 10YO is the perfect beginner whiskey in my opinion.

[@leeyh0108]

My favorite is Jameson 😍😍 I loove Irish whiskey

[@brt5273]

"There's leather in my mouth....not sure how I feel about that" Been there

[@rachelgilbert3164]

Writer's Tears is the best in my opinion if you can get your hands on it. Also Yellow Spot tastes just like honey and is delightful. I would love to try even more!

[@officialgamerz29]

Everything you have in a glass on this show just looks nice. That water looks so tasty.

[@sethcarson5212]

Dude, great video, hope you do more of these kind of things, but seriously, 4 or 5 drops of water only. Any more just dilutes it. Just a few will open up SO much more of the oils and insolubles.

[@MrMsal1984]

This plus Irish whiskey doesn't stand up as much to water than other whiskeys

[@brycetonproctor5204]

Connemara is my favorite. For a sort of everyday affordable I like Bushmills. Teeling is also good. Tullamore makes a cider cask that has some great tasting notes. Slainte.

[@stoutyyyy]

Bryceton Proctor bushmills is good, but you can’t go drinking Protestant whiskey on St Patrick’s Day

[@faded_ink3545]

Irish whiskey fan here with a few recommendations for those looking for some good bottles not featured in the video: (1) Writers Tears: it’s an affordable Green Spot, using the same copper pot stills that usually carry a heavy price tag. Basically it’s a secret copper pot still whiskey (secretly made by Jameson). (2) Red Spot - if you find it *cherish it* ; it’s expensive but an unbelievable sipping whiskey. (3) Most Middleton brands - but only buy age statement bottlings as, like some Scotch distillers, they have some scam bottlings that are overpriced non-age statement slapped with a ‘super deluxe collectors’ label to fool the tourists. (4) Teeling small cast - weirdly, their cheaper bottlings are better than the expensive ones (they store it in rum casks, which gives a beautiful sweetness to it). (5) There are plenty of ‘craft’ whiskies like Fercullen 14 and Dingle whiskey that are only here in Ireland, but well worth a try if you ever visit. Good luck and remember: the proper way to drink whiskey is whatever way you like the most.

[@michaelcooke6267]

The first whiskey you sip is always going to seem to “burn” the most. Tully should come off as “sweeter” than Jameson

[@rob27dap26]

Was going to say the same thing myself, Im a whiskey drinker and have a love of Irish Whiskey which always has a space on my shelf next to the single malts then followed by other whiskeys. But when he said ah Jameson tastes sweeter than Tully I was like get the F out of here (Im a sweetness fan in whiskey) Jameson is for me a good Whiskey but more unrefined and certainly a lot more harsh when compared with Tully which is much more sweeter and IMO only a mild amount of heat. But you hit the nail on the head he should have started with something to get the burn out of the way then drink a little amount of water to cleanse the pallet a bit then go into the proper tasting and comparison. By the way if he legit liked the Jamesons over Tully thats fair enough whiskey is a subjective pleasure but just disagree with his tasting notes and very few people I know would ever say Jameson is sweeter than Tully its not. Also as a side note when adding water....Its Irish whiskey mate a couple of table spoons at most is all you need to bring out more flavour anything more and its going to dull things, tbh Irish whiskey is a much more smoother affair than a scotch,

[@CDI647]

Tbh, Tullamore (my 1st whiskey) came across as smoother than Jameson (which I tried later on)

[@glennhooper8867]

@@CDI647 I agree, I find Jameson has a grainy, metallic biterness to it, whereas Tully is much fuller and richer.

[@tbone0303]

As others in the comment. Jameson was the first whiskey I drank regularly. Recently found Tullamore. And it is much smoother to me.

[@rrrrrr1669]

Tullamore is like candy and sugar cookies. Jameson has a sweet/sour turn to it. I'm thrown off by Gregs tasting notes lol.

[@brningpyre]

Ahhhh, no Bushmills? That's easily my fav Irish whiskey.

[@rickallmightyjones6189]

Tullamore Dew is the bestest of the best! It’s like drinking history from a glass 🥃 My humble opinion ranks the others down there 👇 with green beer

[@EcsMurphy]

@@rickallmightyjones6189 Tullamore dew what garbage. Jamesons lad.

[@rickallmightyjones6189]

Fas Unio I’d have shots of deodorant before I’d drink Jameson bog water

[@wackstickles2]

Writers Tears lads that shit is beautiful, specifically the red head one. Jameson Black Barrel is definitely up there too

[@kitcarson7447]

Run It Back o

[@brabbelback2757]

The Jameson is the standard whisky of my favorite pub in Frankfurt so I'm kinda sticking to that when I want a cheap whiskey

[@Chef_PC]

Well, being a peathead and an Islay scotch kind of guy, I guess I have to go pick up some Connemara tomorrow. You should check out the Stout casked Jameson. It’s really good. The IPA casked isn’t as impressive though.

[@ironbooze2937]

I love Scotch and peat, but the Connemara disappointed me, good luck to you

[@ShinJefLebowski]

It ain't no scotch, but its a fine irish. Different whiskeys for different days.

[@AOTSismyhero]

Highly recommend it! Don't go looking for a scotch though it is certainly still an Irish at heart

[@erilassila409]

I'm a total peathead too, but holy moly the stout edition is probably my favorite non-peaty whiskey. Pairs awesomely with milk chocolate btw. I've heard the IPA edition is terrible though.

[@chaoticsilentium]

The Caskmates stout is the only Jameson I like.

[@thethird1967]

I've only had Jameson and I love it.

[@guydelombard8759]

I was glad to see some Irish whiskeys that I've enjoyed. Lately my indulgent choice is Redbreast. Now I have a new one to try in Connemara! Thanks!

[@Deathven1482]

If you do the cork thing. You gotta follow it up with, “Now let’s set this out onto a tray.” “Nice.”

[@bond_3239]

Deathven 😂😂 “Hear that hiss? Fresh!”

[@johnrankin7135]

Oh that's rancid *Drinks more*

[@swavesmoke]

I’ll tell you this. I randomly find myself humming the jazz music you play in your videos.

[@Creepo11]

If you liked the NAS Connemara that much, definitely seek out the 12yo version, you're in for a real treat.

[@brandonp7503]

If you want more Irish folklore, Cartoon Saloon's (makers of The Secret of Kells) Song of the Sea might be up your alley.

[@lefteris426]

I love jameson irish whiskey, it tastes really sweet and it leaves a spiciness in the mouth it's great with one ice cube

[@jayk3633]

That's how I drink it, with one ice cube 👌

[@marrenrue7731]

Or not

[@marrenrue7731]

I like it neat

[@lefteris426]

@@jayk3633 yup and it has to be small to not melt and add too much water and mess with the taste

[@lefteris426]

@@marrenrue7731 I usually drink it dry on cold winters to feel the warmth and with only one ice cube it the summer to get the right temperature

[@tuxxedomask]

You were bound to like your second whiskey more than the first because you've awakened your whiskey sense with the first (technical terminology here). Definitely would be worth revisiting in a different order

[@johnnolan7104]

I highly recommend adding Slane to this list. I was introduced to it a while ago and it's a very nice and reasonably priced irish whiskey

[@ScotchWhiskey23]

Love Slane

[@darkjesterxiii]

Got Redbreast 12 from my sister as a gift and I just love it. It's a wonderful experience. I get more fruity and apple notes out of it but it's just a nice sipping whiskey. I've tried Jameson and it didn't really do it for me, though I admit it was still nice. I really would like to try Green Spot if I ever get the chance. I've heard good reviews about it.

[@rinkulink]

I actually had Connemara when I was in Ireland last year. I have to agree, it's a damn fine whiskey. Bought it right at the distillery in Kilbeggan, now has a special place for proud presentation in my shelf. When I first put a drop of water in there, to me it was like a revelation, that even the best whiskey I ever had has more flavour in it to be revealed.

[@davidfreymakes]

I just wanted to thank you for what you do on this channel. Your attempt to bring us unbiased tasting notes led me to buy a bottle of Connemara, something I doubt I ever would have discovered on my own. Cheers!

[@luma3037]

Ooh! I loved this! I would watch the hell out of a tasting video of dark rums!

[@danielurbaniak3147]

Hey Greg, my wife and I love the channel and we love whiskey and cocktails. Thanks for another great video. We find your content very relatable for how we like to experience our drinks. We are enjoying some Red Breast and Yellow Spot tonight. The Yellow Spot drinks a bit hot to our taste and we really enjoy the Red Breast. Based on your review, we're going to go out and get the Connemara. We're fans of the Isle scotches like Lagavulin and Ardbeg. Looking forward to more of your excellent videos!

[@gabyi10]

I don't drink at all! But i just love your channel. I'm here sie ce u had like..20k subs!Keep it going man!!

[@fedupN]

That tale of the old men in the changing room....and that's where the journey of much drinking began. 😁😆

[@davidalancarroll2456]

Yeh...and child abuse!

[@royhagan6920]

Teelings was the first Irish whiskey I ever tasted, and will forever be my favorite. Also I too just about wore out my old VHS copy of Darby'o'Gill and the Little People 😂

[@philipbrowning3544]

I've never tried Connemara, but after this I think I need to. Then again, I can totally relate to the "champagne taste but a beer budget" :) In any event, thanks for the St. Patrick's Day themed vid!

[@RedRebel8]

Great video. You gotta try Midleton Very Rare. In Ireland we call it the whiskey that ruins every other whiskey for you.

[@billyhughes9776]

The fact that you're not a "whisky/whiskey" guy, and you do these -- I love it. If you ever took the time to really develop your nose and palette you'd be top notch. Loved this one.

[@billyhughes9776]

Spell correction complete.

[@luissantiago8446]

I like Scotch, but your hilarity and good hearted approach, makes me want to try Connemara!

[@mndlessdrwer]

I feel like you should do a show going through all of the Canadian whiskeys you can find with an age statement over 3 years. I have two at the moment and they're both lovely, especially since they're damn cheap. Canadian Club 12 and Black Velvet 8 are both absolutely worth a try at $16-$25 each.

[@CyclicDiscipline8]

Had a 75 yr old bottle of Seagram's mixing whiskey. Was going to nurse it but couldn't put it away. 😕

[@celebrim1]

Redbreast is my wife's whiskey brand. One note that I feel it definitely has that I didn't here from you is that you can really taste that copper pot still. What it really reminded me of is real Southern Moonshine, of the kind that my friends Grandma would make "purely for medicinal purposes".

[@christinatang2133]

Connemara is easily one of my favorite whiskeys. Glad to see it get some love.

[@ursamines7643]

Gregs inner voice: “I’m a bit tipsy let’s drink Irish whiskey!” Greg’s other inner voice “don’t slur my speech. Don’t slur my speech.” Awesome

[@Ariel--]

Man I really have to track down a bottle of that Green Spot. It sounds right up my alley

[@joyofcookies]

I know this is two years late but I’ve got two things to say; First, I went to the Irish Whiskey Museum in Dublin in 2015. It’s near Trinity College, it’s kinda tourist trappy but not in a bad way! It was good edutainment that ended with a tasting. The tour guides/bartender also offered good places to go for more whiskey. I was steered towards a nearby bar with a great selection. The bartender there was super helpful and after I showed him my tasting notes from the tour he recommended Redbreast. I love it! It’s my fave fancy whiskey. Second; I watch Darby O’Gill every St patty’s day. I try to get friends to watch it with me but they rarely come more than once 😅

[@jokur2630]

Try the cask strength Redbreast, it is a treat. I am a big fan of Islay scotch -and a few Irish whiskeys as well so I gotta find that Connemara -thanks!

[@expertionis794]

"Champagne taste on a beer budget" thats the mood

[@JB-yg7cl]

Miller High Life

[@HeraldHealer]

There's a song.

[@PBrrtrn]

You did a fine job of convincing me to give irish whiskey the attention it deserves

[@francissaunders7402]

Drinking Connemara as I watch this. Good choice, Sláinte!

[@williamwazere]

Bushmills' Black Bush whiskey is a really nice normal whiskey, be my favourite normal go to in a pub, though jameson is often easier and cheaper to get, anywhere would have it. The Black Bush has a cork that pops er importantly haha, also it has a nice slightly spicy warmth from sherry casks they use for part of the maturation. Try it out if you get a chance.

[@Adino1]

I don't like the red or the black, but I love the original Bushmills

[@rudeboyjohn3483]

Tullamore Dew is a fave. RIP Dustin Moss. I'll raise a glass tonight

[@Jeremy0459]

Aw, Jameson beating out Tullamore, my favorite "budget" irish. I'm really not a fan of Jameson, but that may be due to one too many ill advised shots at the end of drunken nights. Fun fact: Redbreast and Jameson are both made by Midleton Distillery along with a few other Irish whiskeys.

[@queeffairy]

Would explain why Jameson is my everyday and red breast is a treat. Both are enjoyable to me but red breast straight up Jameson mixed usually coffee but sometimes ginger ale and lime.

[@zumbrella927]

Oof. Looks like this was filmed towards the end of the shooting day. Sláinte Greg.

[@dscrive]

Jameson's is my go to, I could drink it by the bottle. I think it's the only whiskey I like enough to drink a lot of, incidentally, I've only been drunk three times, two of them were after drinking 3/4 of a bottle of Jameson's over 4-6 hours. but, that Connemara sounds amazing, so I'll have to check it out! if I can afford it, alas, I seldom buy alcohol because I have to buy other things like food and toilet paper :P

[@davidalancarroll2456]

Yeh, unless you're Irish, then everything goes out the window!

[@danielc3321]

Red Breast is about the only Irish whiskey I’ll drink. But now I’m fascinated by the Cannemara. Adding a little water is a very underrated aspect of drinking whiskey.

[@joeo7257]

I'm glad you picked my favorite of all whiskeys. One you didn't try is Paddy's Irish Whiskey. Not expensive but a staple in any Irish home.

[@TheThrashingBurton]

Missed out on Teelings, our up and coming rising star. Perhaps try it in your own time.

[@stephenmaher4690]

Do you smell multiple times and swish or "chew" the whiskey in your mouth? I'm no expert but I've heard that can help one identify the flavors and enjoy the whiskey.

[@TheHazeKiller]

Tried that with Connemara. It really strengthened everything about it.

[@Kelnx]

Darby O'Gill and the Little People...I must have watched that a hundred times as a kid too. I've not seen it mentioned or referenced in a very long time. Great old movie.

[@devanman7920]

Yeah such a classic I watch it once a year

[@wiscobuckeye]

Redbreast 21 year is still my favorite whiskey of all time. SO amazing!

[@andyguy0610]

NO idea how I found this channel but am so glad I did. I love Irish Whiskey, Jamesons being my usual drop. Years ago on special occasions, I used to get a bottle of the 12 year old, (was it called 1780 or something like that?). This was before Irish whiskey became popular, normal Jameson's was about £8 a bottle and the 1780 was about £15. The 1780 was the finest drop of whiskey I have ever tasted !!! After watching your review of the Connemara, I have ordered a bottle of Amazon :-)

[@brycetonproctor5204]

For St. Paddy's if you can get some try some poitin. I have had it made by Glendalough which was good. Glory made by West Cork distillery is also good.

[@brianmckinley6546]

Poiteen is mighty stuff

[@SgtNuker]

"Smooth" isn't just a marketing ploy, though it is in the case of Tullamore. Thing is, those that aren't Somms, typically use "smooth" to describe a number of details such as a lack of a burning sensation or that the spirit doesn't have any "bite". You can confuse this for laziness. If the person isn't educated about something, saying a drink is "smooth" is okay. On the other hand, if you know the person could expound on the flavors, the nose, the development of said drink...and they don't, then they're being lazy.

[@MrLovolovo]

why does adding water change the flavour when water was added to proof down already?

[@NKWTI]

Connemara is my favorite go-to. Love it. There is a fullness and a smoothness to it that I really enjoy. It's great straight, and doesn't seem to weaken easily if you do feel in the mood to drink it over some ice.