Top 10 Irish Whiskeys for Advanced Whiskey Drinkers [Crowd sourced From Whiskey Lovers]

[@andrewkall7458]

For all people that are watching this channel for the 1st time, you've struck gold. Welcome.

[@Thebeardandthewhisky]

Andrew Kall thank you! I'm looking forward to watching more episodes.

[@thethird1967]

I agree!

[@marvmoscob1338]

It's probably more they struck Gold... If they can accquire you to enroll

[@painterpow9494]

Great channel only started with whiskey newbie

[@TaoofBassbyMarcosMachado]

True!

[@InProductionsAttic]

FWIW, I help run the Irish Whiskey Society of America, and I wanted to thank you for the fair and honest review of Irish Whiskey. One of our stated goals is to get folks off the "shot of Jameson" bandwagon and more into appreciation of the wide range of IW available. It's videos like this that really help us in that effort, so once again, thank you.

[@WhiskeyVault]

So glad to be a part of such a cool community!

[@handyhippie6548]

but i really like jameson. i'm sitting in in my living room, relaxing in my recliner, watching youtube, drinking it as i type. it's a hell of a lot better than the jack i drank in my twenties, that's for sure.

[@InProductionsAttic]

@@handyhippie6548 Ha! I also love Jameson. I just meant I wish more people would enjoy it (as you seem to be) rather than shooting it like drunken frat boys.

[@InProductionsAttic]

@@WhiskeyVault Glad to have you on board! Your welcome gifts are on their way.

[@handyhippie6548]

@@InProductionsAttic i actually drink my whiskey from a shot glass now. in my twenties, i only ever drank it out of the bottle.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Lol. The gents are able to summon Irish men now... their power grows...

[@nicholasfotou2980]

I added this to my D&D campaign. Summon Irishman

[@orbitarc8055]

Is it just me or are these two starting to look alike?

[@samuelkallis4943]

Instead of having a mini-me, Daniel has a macro-me.

[@pole_barn_builder]

I thought the same thing 10 seconds into this video

[@EvanCurrie]

Well pets do look like their owners...

[@codyjones7475]

@@EvanCurrie LOL my thought exactly.

[@thomasbuck303]

Rex is the Macho-me of Daniel

[@edplatt4946]

Love this video, we need an updated version in 2024 now so many of these distilleries have started producing their own new make!

[@Gachain]

As an Irish Gaelic speaker GLENDALOUGH is an Anglicization from Glenn Dá Loch (Glenn dawh lock) which means Valley of Two Lakes. It is a place in County Wicklow, Ireland known for its ancient monastery founded by St. Kevin (Naomh CaoimhÍn=Neeve Qwiveen) CAOIMHÍN was too hard for the English to say so the said Kevin instead. I am an American of Irish decent, who is conversational in Irish Gaelic. I use the language almost daily on-line and I have been published in IRSH in the "Irish Times" in Dublin. Great show!! SLÁINTE Mike

[@fuzzydunlop1988]

As much as this makes me happy. The minute you explained yoy were american both warmed my heart and made ne read it in an American accent. I'm so sorry. I ran out of Whiskey. Keep her lit lad

[@Gachain]

Go Raibh Míle Maith Agatse a Sheaín!!!! Mike

[@MrFredstt]

How’d you learn the language?

[@redlion145]

@@MrFredstt I can't speak for OP, but there are numerous ways. BBC North Ireland has a free online course in conversational Gaelic. Duolingo is another online option. I imagine a fair few number of universities have Gaelic courses in their foreign language departments. If you want an immersion course you can visit a Gaeltacht. These are areas of Ireland where Gaelic is still spoken by the majority of the population.

[@pager58]

Gleann dá locha !

[@kempire4623]

Love the 3rd mic guest on this one. His chill offsets the Rex crazy nicely. I also appreciate that he turns progressively more red faced with each dram!

[@VeritasEIREAequitas]

Long live the Redbreast.

[@69CamaroSS]

“Terry the Irishman” totally deserves somm status if he doesn’t already hold the title!!!! He is *NAILING* the nose and tasting notes on here...almost shocking Daniel *more* with each utterance he makes! Bravo, Terry!! 👏👏👍👍 Edited to add...perfect triple ding to conclude!!! 🔔🔔🔔 👍

[@richwever2756]

You guys have made a Red Breast drinker out of me. Side note - I have been putting a splash of milk in my scrambled eggs for 40 years and recently discovered that if you use the same small splash of whipping cream, it will DOUBLE the volume of eggs.

[@oblivionfox]

Classic Irishman. When confronted with going through 30 whiskeys, his main concern was what time it was...

[@Nonzeugma]

Normally I watch these vids during lunch; today I saw this long anticipated title pop up and I decided to wait until I could sit down with a Jameson Caskmates (what I currently have in an Irish) and enjoy a whiskey with you. Well done and thanks for following through!

[@wasabista1613]

I just realized I've just spent two hours watching two guys drink. And I haven't even had a drink myself.

[@landyalmond7742]

I do it often...not that it's a good thing. Sometimes I drink when I watch...not that it's a good thing...

[@kenniclown3103]

I had the Teeling 15 yo Revival bottle. It was given me by my best mate for my 60th birthday. It was glorious!

[@Rome1sixteen]

My trip to Ireland this year really (re)ignited my love of Whisk(e)y. I like it somewhat before but it had been years since I truly drank it outside of cocktails. It’s also great to see Connemara and Dingle on the list. Had a last minute tour of the Dingle distillery and it was my first real lesson in whiskey appreciation

[@edytasporna3781]

I was falling in love with ReadBeast when i was in Ireland and now... top place in my Bar assortment.

[@The_Barney_Rubble]

Readbeast. A robust literature

[@MacConmheadha]

I was in Salou in Spain last week. I found Jameson 12 year old Special Reserve in a shop for €40. They had loads of bottles of it. I haven’t come across it anywhere in Ireland and the only place you can really get it is in a speciality whiskey shop for €135!!! I’ve commented about this before but I honestly can’t get over how readily available Irish whiskeys are outside of Ireland when you can barely get them in Ireland.

[@cmdrmeldoc59]

Depending on your experience with stout, you can definitely get the imperial stout and normal stout notes in the Jameson whiskey. I disagree with Daniel, because it gets more complexity than normal Jameson for me. I get some wonderful and delicious coffe and chocolate notes with it. I absolutely love that whisky, because it feels like I have a Jameson stout, and it feels amazing! Try some stouts and do some Jameson Caskmates after that!

[@hudgensmovie]

I have been meaning to write and mention this since the first episode but figured it was already said but Writers Tears Copper Pot is very underwhelming and a tad watery BUT and this is a very large BUT Writers Tears Cask Strength is my absolute favorite and all it is, is a less diluted version and what you guys should really get your hands on. I would donate my collection of years but I love it too much. I will yell at Walsh since the need to share a free bottle of their best work so that the real word gets out. Cask Strength is the absolute best.

[@Assenayo]

My wife is not exactly advanced in whisky drinking but has been a casual for many years. Second go around she now considers Writers Tears the tastiest whisky she's ever had. I plan to give her a second go at Green Spot, my personal favourite Irish.

[@erl00558]

Love Irish whiskeys...latest one has been the Connemara...and I love it

[@1972dsrai]

Jameson's has been my go-to for many years now. It's a nice smooth whiskey that you can drink neat or with just ice with no harsh smells or burning sensation on the throat.

[@Chubbzz90]

This episode made me finally open my Green Spot and compare with Redbreast 12...I have to say I'm with Rex on Redbreast over Green Spot

[@cristysahagun7770]

Try WestCork 10 bro

[@jasonballenger2505]

On the Irish whiskey spectrum that y’all said start with Redbreast 12 & Green spot. Which I did for the most part. I’m a Redbreast lover. 👌 Yet with even just those 2 it does show the range of Irish whiskey. Great episode💯

[@richardagnew4959]

Guys, it's now 2020. I think you'll need to do another Irish whiskey update for St. Patrick's Day on March 17th! :). This is one of my favourite videos you've done.

[@Isheian]

I must be an odd duck, most burbons I haven’t loved. Not really my thing for the most part, but I enjoy Irish whisky. Green and yellow spot are amazing, though I enjoy them seasonally. Cold months I crave scotch, I love the smoke flavors in cold months and the fruit and lighter flavors in the warmer months. Now I need to go try some redbreast whisky come payday. After I finish my bottle of Laphroaig....

[@dmshampton]

Excited to watch this! Irish whiskey is one area I feel qualified to be considered "advanced" in. Its where I got my start!

[@jacksimpson3904]

That Dingle whiskey sold out of shops here in 3 hours, I did the distillery tour for a stag, they’re on their third batch now and doing some great things with it, they make award winning gin and vodka as well while they waited for the whiskey. Sound lads.

[@jacksimpson3904]

Oh forgot to mention I’m from cork Ireland, about 2 and a half hours from the distillery.

[@MrFuzzydumplings]

Yeah they sell fuck loads of that Dingle Gin, pity I'm not a gin drinker.

[@ahlads]

Jack Simpson Dingle gin one of my favourites.

[@lloydschultz8748]

I really like the Jameson Caskmates, both the IPA and Stout. They are good everyday go too whiskeys.

[@calebsteingruber6906]

Lol, my wife and I were just talking this morning about the various butter allotments on toast/bread in different families. We grew up on opposite spectrums, in her family they could properly smear, in mine that little skiff worked more as a crumb collector for the knife. So in the mood for a nice Irish whiskey now!!

[@CicadaAppreciationSociety]

Because in North Carolina we have state alcohol beverage control that runs all the liquor stores, the only ones of these that are available in NC are Redbreast Lustau (as well as their 12y, 21y, etc.), Midleton Very Rare, and regular Green Spot.

[@davidbrown409]

If I remember right, you can have others brought in for personal use via FedEx. Just have to find the seller

[@everwind5691]

I was really impressed with the Glendolough 7, 13 and the Mizunra Cask 13 that was just released. Every bit as good as Redbreast. Great show..

[@kevinfortson4573]

Wow, Rex actually said the Tribe was wrong. I noticed the cut on top of Daniel's head. I can empathize. With Terry's Irish accent, I would love to hear him do a "Magnificent Bastard" call out just once. I'm sure it would be glorious. Tried Redbreast Lustau last weekend and it is likely now my favorite Irish whiskey.

[@cormacbuckley8898]

Of those the Dingle is my fav. Fabulous. Shout out for Power's John's Lane as the best Pot Still.

[@bisonhappenstance]

What an excellent long one. A lot of good insights. The selection of Irish whiskies in NC is just sad, one shelf in our local ABC, so I just went for it and got the Redbreast 12. I think it is absolutely yummy, while still having a lot of complexity. I do think it has a long finish of butter and spice, tannins and fruit, but that's after a few drams.

[@RaiOTF]

This show has literally become Daniel and his evil twin.

[@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies]

July 28,2020 - I’ll be doing an Irish Whiskey Marathon soon so I am binge watching / listening videos. I like this longer format but I understand 12-15 minutes works best with most viewers. I was surprised by the pronunciation of Glendalough.

[@Tops1212]

I still think, for the money and value. Green spot is the Irish whiskey for me. Lots of History and I'm never out of a bottle.

[@Porkinator1000]

U should review your own whiskey.

[@MILKWynn]

I would love to see this but i would not recommend it. They are selling a product. There will be bias. It will also affect their reputation as well. So you are at the fence. Say truthfully and people will not buy yr product? Lets say you are being vague in your reviews, its still a grey area where the outcome can be anything. Or trying to sugar coat and get caught because there are many good reviews and pros out there. It can potentially open a can of worms any other way. Wont know how people will perceive and act on this so its not worth the risk. The biggest risk factor is the audience. Its not worth the trouble.

[@DoctorDave42]

Having spent 3 weeks in Ireland this past summer, I wish I'd had a lot more opportunities to sample around. Irish Whiskey Museum in Dublin was awesome for the knowledge and humor of the guides who clearly love Irish whiskey. The Teeling Tour was also a highlight, as it's the only working distillery in Dublin. And the whiskey is great. Got a bottle of the Single Malt in my cabinet right now. Just wish I could get the Knappogue Castle 12 year back here in the States. Gonna have to ask a friend to bring some out from the Duty Free next visit.

[@ChadWinters]

Redbreast is awesome. The Caskmates Stout is a great daily.....but the new Slane is even better and a great price

[@danzig187]

yes...slane all the way..$25 bux legit

[@rubengorcea3241]

I love you guys I never drunk Alcohol in my hole live and I have this feeling I going to be an alcoholic in very short time but I don't blame y'all as I said I love you guys and thanks hahaha.

[@1125mikem]

I just came across this video and I'm heading to Ireland for 10 days in a couple of months and this is so awesome as a reference.. definitely want to bring some bottles back

[@adamshaw4016]

I love your reviews and this comment has nothing to do with Irish whisky but..... have you guys ever tried grappa ? My boss brought me back a bottle from his trip to puglia Italy and I fell in love with the stuff. Do you guys know of any whiskey that is finished in grappa casks?

[@yukari_katsuragi]

This has nothing to do with the video, but I just wanted to say that while I was watching the video I blended one cap of Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength, two caps Speyburn 10, and a little water, and the blend that came out is one of the richest things I've ever drank (: planning to buy some Irish this week!

[@bud389]

Redbreast 12 is hands-down my favorite Irish Whiskey.

[@jameskeen593]

you sir have fantastic taste

[@texasdriller1534]

No Powers John's Lane Edition? My personal favorite.

[@owlmoon3011]

Yes, I have loved bourbon for years, but recently Irish whiskey has been my gateway to much broader horizons!

[@barrywarner455]

I'm enjoying your channel. I've a whisky tasting at a friends this Friday with a 2 bottle buy in at the door. I'm bringing the Irish to the table, So in my collection is the Redbrest 12 and 15 the Greenspot, Greenspot Leoville Barton and the Yellowspot. Trying them today and I'm torn they are all good, screw it I'll take them all.

[@drumpriest]

I don't do the milk in eggs thing, but I use a spring whisk, you aerate the hell out of it and the fluff is unstoppable.

[@maxphillips8895]

Wonderful time...very well spent! And in inclusion of Terry Dolan was marvelous......however.....my mental image of this iconic Tribe Admen has been shattered! I’ve always envisioned him similar to the Boston Celtics Mascot.....wielding a digital shillelaghs, to knock the noggin of an offensive whisky snob! Such a fine looking lad.........

[@maxphillips8895]

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[@georgetrujillo9618]

Love this video, and the most surprising thing for me was the elbow move, I gave it a try, and its such a solid move. I can't believe how well that works. Thanks, or in ireland Tanks

[@brucemacmahon5603]

Writers Tears is one of the best whiskies in the $35-$40 range. Delicious. Don't care for the Connemara.

[@jcfernandez9193]

I'm seeing double, and I'm not even drinking yet

[@ericdonovan265]

Thanks guys I drank Jameson forever I can't wait to try connemara

[@robertneely7561]

Just discovered this and I’m in heaven, but...but it’s early in Lent and I gave up liquor for Lent! OMG, I’m really down THERE!! Talk about conflicted feelings!

[@taz176531]

Hey guys love the videos and this one got me at the redbreast lustau, wheb rex says we need to sit down, i was in bed....but littarly started with jamersons, into the redbreast 12 and you called it with the next level upgrade . Love the videos keep kicking all the ass.

[@jaredpicchi7264]

I love how mooch and the Irishman just agree with everything Daniel says. Everyone tastes things differently but because of the necklace, everything he tastes is correct. They almost seem timid. Hahah. Very impressed with Daniel’s pallet though

[@joeJoe-pb3su]

I am glad you have that guy with you because I would of massacre those Irish weiskey names. And always great to have a Irish guy to get a 3rd opinion.

[@matthewmorgan1499]

Yes! Thank you for finally getting to this video

[@PDarcy]

Nice edit popping Terry's head back on his noggin!

[@markslippy8518]

What do you guys think of personal aging barrels? Is there validity to them? Should I consider investing in one or two? Help out a new member of the drinking age group. Thanks!

[@lw745]

Just curious what's the least expensive whiskey you'd choose to have a rookie taste to keep them exploring the world of whiskey? Personally I still believe that black bottle is a solid option. Thoughts?

[@Fathertyme7333]

Bushmills was my entry Irish.-- additional s Writer's Tears, Irishman. Hyde. Tullamore drew. Knappogue Castle. Singleton - i had once; but wasnt fond of... At the time.

[@257ftw3]

It's time to hit the hay but I'm blending whiskys and had to jump in with the RB Lustau and Greenspot. How underrated they are! Great show Mooch y Somm. Can you please do a show on which whiskys you have found to make good blends. It shocks people when I mix bottles in a glass, but sometimes it comes out GREAT!!!

[@jasonshaffer1717]

Old forge bourbon, and wild turkey American honey complement one another nicely at a 70% OFB to 30%WTAH. Mixed and left in a counter top barrel for 1 month. I discovered this blend when American honey was entirely too sweet for me. Mixed a two finger pour and enjoyed, so I decided to to meld the flavor letting it sit a bit.

[@tybeddingfield242]

Unlike all other categories of spirit, all Irish whiskey is good and some of it is great.

[@bozotheclown529]

I love Irish Whiskey!

[@silvermountainman2562]

4:42 I thought that all whiskey was peated, before the invitation of electricity. Am I wrong about that? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MrKevkeenan]

Cheers Lads, nice reveiw of the Glendalough 7yr Single Malt Porter finish (actually 7 years in bourbon cask, and just under a year in porter cask. so almost 8 years old)

[@Medicfinland]

I bought that Connemara couple of weeks ago. Real good stuff.

[@TerryEinstein]

It sucks that I live in Chile where there's "no whisky culture". It's very hard to find interesting/special whiskys without shipping them :C Luckily I found an online store here that has a great selecting and I was able to buy a bottle of Laphroaig and holy shit it's good!

[@seanbryant8240]

I'm going on a cruise and will visit some duty free stores. What would be a suggestion as far as a bottle of whisky to get at a reduced price? Last time I got a bottle of Johnnie blue for $130 vs $190+ at my local stores here in Florida.

[@dalem6597]

In memory of your father ❤

[@AdamPFarnsworth]

I'm going to have to watch this a few times to pick up on all the information you gave! Thanks for this video!

[@gravette55]

Glad to see Irish whiskey gaining in popularity!

[@akerbeltz1233]

Moscatel (Muscat, in English) is a type of grape. Wines made with that grape are incredibly sweet and unique. It is so friendly that is often used as sacramental wine, at least here in Spain.

[@whiskeygamesnerdstuff789]

What would be the 2022 List?

[@MrMeadea05]

I love Irish whiskey. I just got back from a trip to Ireland. Brought back a lot a of good bottles and toured Tullamore, Teeling and Dingle distilleries. What are your top 3 go to Irish whiskeys?

[@pjfan173]

One of my favourite episodes. So much info and will cost me quite a few hundred to buy a few of these bottles

[@Cowboy12-9]

If you have a relatively low proof spirit, could you add a bit of everclear to it to kick it up a bit? What would that do to the taste?

[@ryansmith5043]

Oh heck yes. I’ve been waiting!!

[@XxskidudekidxX]

19:37 Rex almost seemed pissed how surprised he was by the spearmint finish LOL

[@akinigiri]

Great vid Got a green spot and love it Unrelated to Ireland, but related to complex... have you heard of the Essence of Suntory line up? It was amazing. Peated Yamazaki, Rye Hakushu, wine cask Chita ....

[@meesternibbles]

"Drink Irish whiskey with friends." Well that rules me out...

[@Robert.Sheard]

I don't see many MBs talking about it but I love the Teeling Blackpitts -- one of the few peated Irish Whiskeys.

[@gregwalker5470]

What about Bushmills, Bushmills 10 year or Bushmills 16 year? They are my favorite Irish Whiskey

[@honeycat535]

i have tried and tried but i just hate the taste of whiskey, yet i love cognac - any suggestions?

[@bullseye0112]

It would have been nice to hear from the Irishman about the whiskey to get his perspective haha, Daniel was just so excited I guess😂😂👌

[@frankparker1191]

Redbreast and Midleton are my favorite Irish Whiskeys.

[@robinalexander5772]

So much is said about whiskeys, the taste, the smell, the colour etc... Where it comes from the barrels it is aged in etc...my own advice I drink what you can afford, try as many whiskeys as you can, and enjoy. You will find many good whiskeys in your travels and many bad ones, so be it. It is a journey of a life time enjoy.

[@nilo70]

I don’t even drink much , but I subscribed to this

[@aleksandarmiladinovic5723]

I have a question ... I have received a bottle of "B....t" whisky and after I put an ice cube in the glass, a funky taste appears - mold ... how can it be? 🤔

[@Spiritus_Invictus]

Hi Daniel and Rex, I have question that would let Daniel nerd-out on his Somm-ness (is that a word?) and helps Rex to level up on his mochness. Does reversing the order of adding a splash of water to the whisky, to adding whisky to a splash of water change the experience of the whisky? I ask this because one night I did this and the whisky tasted completly differfent, was it me or was I drunk? Gr Alexander

[@joelgossmann5347]

Stout vs Porter: Stout is typically made with roasted unmalted barley. Porter is made with malted barley. Just a tidbit for the nerds out there.

[@memyself898]

I've made dozens of stouts and never used unmalted barley.

[@joelgossmann5347]

I'll edit my comment to say "typically" made with roasted unmalted barley. Historically stout and porter were terms used for the same thing. A "Stout porter" was simply a porter with a higher ABV. In modern times the roasted unmalted barley distinction is made because otherwise there is nothing to separate the styles. So sure, you could call your brew a stout but I would call it a porter. Neither of us would be wrong because terminology in beer is just as mixed up as the word "Rye" is here in Alberta. Cheers!

[@memyself898]

Well fair enough. I love my homebrewed stout / porter either way!!

[@nathanhassey4724]

Seeing the dance light reflection on Rex's face on the close up is magnificent!

[@eoinoconnell185]

Red hair & sunburnt just from the glow of the whiskey. That qualifies as 100% Irish.

[@Dug-i6w]

6:25 so glad I'm not the only one that does this.

[@colinedmondson1720]

I dont have a refined palette, so I would like to know your opinion on proper 12 Irish whiskey if you you would take the time to tell me your opinion I would appreciate it.

[@stacieh4023]

If you ever have a chance to get a bottle of Dingle, grab it! I have Batch 5, it’s just delicious. Dingle is so underrated

[@delohclooney]

Connemara should have been last because of the peat......

[@TheGavranatar]

Yeah was amateurish

[@arzeboy]

Stfu

[@beamerball666]

Connemara is one of my favorite's and even where I live it's recently been scarce. I've gone on a bit of a stockpiling binge when I've come across it lately.