July 2025 - Irish Whiskey

July 2025 - Irish Whiskey
This month's Spirits feature is Irish Whiskey

Irish Whiskey Reviews

Redbreast 27 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
97 points
$599
Massively dense, punchy and powerful, this Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey is meant to savor and let evolve over ice or with a few drops of water.
Blue Spot 7 Year Old Cask Strength Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
96 points
$90
A monumentally flavorful and warming full strength Irish Whiskey with a seemingly endless finish; impressive.
Method And Madness Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
96 points
$93
Rich, decadent, and exceptionally balanced, this takes you on a journey from hand crafted pastry and fresh pumpkin to notes of dried heirloom pears, pie crust and toasted pistachios; remarkable.
Knappogue Castle 21 Year Old Exclusive Cask-Vatting Single Malt Irish Whiskey
96 points
$212
Rich and balanced with spice and baked treats, brown butter and pear.
Redbreast 21 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
96 points
$230
A gorgeous nose invites you into a warm, lightly spiced palate and long, balanced finish – this will be a killer cigar pairing.
Jameson Bow Street 18 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Blended Whiskey
96 points
$277
An amazingly rich and decadent, world-class barrel-proof Irish Blended Whiskey that is a titan of the category.
Powers Three Swallow Release Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
95 points
$53
Round, rich and fruity, baked bananas, honeycomb and just out of the oven caramel rolls – like being wrapped in a fireside woolen blanket on a Sunday morning.
Method And Madness Single Grain Irish Whiskey
95 points
$59
Rich, caramelized and velvety with a long, complex, dry finish, you can taste the freshness of the Irish grains - enjoy neat or on a single rock with a dash of fine bitters.
Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
95 points
$107
Decadent and spicy delivering decadent layers of flavor that are remarkably smooth and silky, opens up significantly with a bit of water - would make a world-class Blue Blazer cocktail.
Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
94 points
$70
Warm, rich and satisfying with notes of figs, pudding and pistachio—a liquid version of a great novel read in an overstuffed, fireplace-warmed comfy chair.
Powers John’s Lane 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
94 points
$76
Fun and balanced from apples to spicy cinnamon to white chocolate—this is amazingly warm and supple.
Powers Johns Lane 12 Year Old Cask Strength Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
94 points
$78
Rich, warm and opulent, this opens up even more with a splash of water or once your ice has melted a touch to reveal notes of roasted pineapple, rooibos tea and candied almonds.
Green Spot Leoville Barton Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
94 points
$80
A remarkably delicious, creamy, and spicy spirit with raspberry butter cookie and smoked tea notes.
Yellow Spot 12 Year Old Single Pot Irish Still Irish Whiskey
94 points
$92
Caramel and honey all day with notes of Sherry, nuts and tropical fruits that finishes smooth and dry.
Knappogue Castle 14 Year Old Non-Chill Filtered Single Malt Irish Whiskey
94 points
$96
If you are looking for the definition of 'pot still whisky', this is it – hits every note and then some.
Knappogue Castle 16 Year Old Sherry Cask-Finished Single Malt Irish Whiskey
94 points
$115
Bold, peach forward style with spiced bakery notes - like warm treats coming fresh from the oven; a whiskey to be enjoyed on the rocks or in an elevated Old Fashioned.
Redbreast 10 Year Old Distillery Edition Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
94 points
$125
Bright and balanced with a generous core of bruleed banana, maple and chocolate that plays off notes of freshly sliced pears and orchard fruit – all with a seamless, lightly spiced finish.
Midleton 2025 Very Rare Irish Whiskey
94 points
$200
Spicy, nutty and toasty, a warm and fun Irish Whiskey to share.
Jameson 18 Year Old Irish Blended Whiskey
94 points
$226
A superb Irish Whiskey bursting with tantalizing aromas and flavors that end in a lingering warming finish; a must try with cigars.
Midleton Very Rare Barry Crockett Legacy Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
94 points
$288
A remarkably spicy and layered Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey with great integration of flavor.
Jameson Triple Triple Sherry Bourbon & Malaga Edition Irish Blended Whiskey
93 points
$33
Elegant and exceptionally balanced, you will want to sip this lovely whiskey whilst mixing a cocktail with simply good ice, bitters and a splash of syrup or with fresh squeezed citrus and a sweet note of your whim to balance everything out.
Powers Irish Rye Whiskey
93 points
$42
Warm and delightfully complex this blended Irish will turn heads as it over-delivers with wood roasted, fruity and lightly spiced flavors.
Jameson Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
93 points
$58
Warm, complex and fruit forward, with raisin and baked banana notes that are perfect for an Irish OIde Fashioned.
Accord Stone Irish Whiskey
93 points
$70
A distinctive, bold, unusually rich and textured Irish Whiskey that is chock full of Sherry barrel meets Bourbon barrel aromas and flavors.
Green Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
93 points
$70
Long and complex with balanced pastry, spice and cidery fruit flavors.
Green Spot Chateau Montelena Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
93 points
$80
A lavishly rich and nutty Whiskey that delights and reveal nuances with every sip.
Redbreast Iberian Series Lustau Edition Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
93 points
$87
A very sherried, oak-forward Whiskey tailor made for cigars.
Jameson Black Barrel Irish Blended Whiskey
92 points
$38
A fine Irish Whiskey to enjoy on its own or in a cocktail - smooth and pleasant in all aspects.
Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Bourbon Cask-Matured Single Malt Irish Whiskey
92 points
$69
Ripe and addictingly sippable style with warm comforting flavors.
Method And Madness 14 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey
92 points
$97
Light and bright with delicate flavors and fresh vanilla bean notes for cocktails.
Redbreast Redbreast Cuatro Barriles Edition Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
92 points
$117
A nicely balanced marriage of grain, wood, fruit, and spice that opens up nicely with a touch of water.
Red Spot 15 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
92 points
$150
Candied, brandied flavors meet notes of butter, spice and pear in this tasty, balanced Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey.
Redbreast 18 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
92 points
$200
A tingly and electric Irish pot still whiskey, full of spicy character.
Jameson Crested Irish Blended Whiskey
91 points
$45
An elegant, blended Irish Whiskey to enjoy on the rocks and in well-crafted cocktails.
Redbreast 15 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
91 points
$115
A spirit forward Single Pot Still Whiskey with compliments of marzipan, plum and chocolate, making it a great choice for a stirred cocktail or a cigar.
Jameson Triple Triple Sherry Bourbon & Sicilian Marsala Edition Irish Blended Whiskey
90 points
$33
A wonderfully round and welcoming Irish blend that thoroughly satisfies with every sip.
Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition Irish Blended Whiskey
90 points
$35
A full bodied, Irish Whiskey that leans on a summer palate with zesty hop and stone fruit flavors.
Redbreast Pedro Ximenez Edition Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
90 points
$100
This is an excellent Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, ideal for making cocktails or enjoying on its own.
Jameson Blended Irish Whiskey
89 points
$28
A rock solid Irish Whiskey for all occasions.
Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition Irish Blended Whiskey
89 points
$35
A buttery smooth spirit for a stirred cocktail such as a Boulevardier and Manhattan.
Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey
89 points
$35
Warm and inviting with delicious notes of spiced fruit and pastry.
Jameson Triple Triple Bourbon Sherry & Chestnut Edition Irish Blended Whiskey
88 points
$29
A nice combination of creaminess and spiciness keeps this dram dancing on the tongue.
Finvara The Kings Gambit Irish Whiskey
85 points
$34
A fruit, spicy, and peppery Irish Whiskey for cocktails.
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