I love bourbon, scotch, rye, and Japanese whiskey, but I can’t seem to get into Irish much. I wasn’t a big fan of Jameson when I’ve had it a few times, but I did like Proper Twelve when a buddy got me a bottle (despite the consensus that its mediocre, I honestly preferred it to Jameson). Even still, it’s not something I would go out of my way to buy and would rather just drop the money in another bourbon or scotch. All the Irish I’ve had just doesn’t seem to have much flavour or debth compared to a cask bourbon or islay. I’ve been thinking about trying Redbreast 12 since it gets so much praise and hype, but I wanted to get some other recs to give a shot.

  • JohnSwanFromTheLough@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Jameson and proper twelve are both bottom tier whiskeys.

    I would suggest trying Jameson Black Barrell it’s much better than normal Jameson.

    My personal favourite is yellow spot but green spot is also amazing.

    Lots of people love Red Breast, I personally prefer Green spot/yellow spot.

    You can’t say you don’t like Irish whiskey when you haven’t even tried any of the good offerings 🙂

  • Alchemy@lemmy.worldMEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I am a big fan of Green Spot. Still looking to try the other Spots. They do have a cask strength Blue Spot. I enjoyed this one as well:

    Green Spot Chateau Montelena

    Green Spot Montelena has initially been matured in traditional sherry and bourbon casks, then finished for 12 months in French oak Zinfandel wine casks from the prestigious Chateau Montelena in Napa Valley, California.

    Nose Crisp oak combines with the soft sweetness of vanilla, white chocolate and marshmallow, balanced with signature Green Spot red apples and ripe pears, along with pomegranate, cranberries and maraschino cherries, the contribution of the wine cask.

    Taste Sweet mouth coating takes on a dry note thanks to the effect of the wine cask. Pot still spices subside with zesty citrus leading to ripe orchard fruit and red berries. A touch of marzipan and toasted oak add to the complexity.

    • Otakeb@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I appreciate the recommendation. I’ll grab a bottle of it when I grab a Redbreast 12th. I understand Irish is a bit more subtle and softer, but what is there I can pick out just hasn’t been interesting yet. I’ll give Green Spot a shot too.