Each year, on March 17th, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or St. Paddy’s. Although the tradition is rooted in Ireland and its Catholic heritage, it has become a universal day for diverse communities to come together and enjoy some of the famed luck of the Irish.
Many enjoy a few tipples while basking in a sea of green on Paddy’s, our drink of choice is always a dram (or a few) of Irish Whiskey. With some great ones available, here are some of our thirsty top Irish Whiskey picks for St. Patrick’s Day.
Irish Whiskey for St. Patrick’s Day 2018
The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey ($29.99)
A brand new Single Malt consciously aged for four years in Oloroso Sherry butts to achieve a depth of flavor from the wine-imbued barrel. The Sexton is unexpected for a young single malt offering a perfect balance of rich, dried fruits and subtle oak notes, with a smooth finish that leaves you wanting more.
Alex Thomas, Master Distiller of The Sexton
“It’s exciting to bring The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey to the United States during a time when the Irish whiskey category is experiencing record-breaking growth,” says Master Blender Alex Thomas. “After years of experimenting with different cask profiles and laying the liquid to rest for just the right amount of time, I’m pleased to share a rich and deeply flavorful Irish single malt, perfect for every day and every man.”
For more information: www.thesexton.com | @TheSexton
Bushmills Red Bush Irish Whiskey ($23.99)
Made at “The Old Bushmills Distillery,” Ireland’s oldest working distillery, this is a smooth blend of triple distilled Irish single malt and fine Irish grain whiskey. The liquid personifies the gritty Irish character and adds a sense of adventure and fun to the Bushmills portfolio. Resonates with frequent bourbon fans and first-time Irish whiskey drinkers. Best served straight up or with your favorite mixer.
Colum Egan, Master Distiller of Bushmills
“While we’ve been innovating with our aged whiskeys for centuries, we’re excited to embark on a journey with the millennial drinker,” says Colum Egan, Master Distiller at The Old Bushmills Distillery. “Maturing the whiskey exclusively in first fill bourbon barrels creates a mildly sweet and extremely smooth spirit that will resonate with frequent bourbon fans and first-time Irish whiskey drinkers.”
For more information: www.bushmills.com | @BushmillsUSA
Slane Irish Whiskey ($29.99)
Slane Whiskey is aged using a signature ‘Tripled Casked’ method. This involves resting grain and malt whiskies between three different cask types; Virgin Oak, Seasoned Oak and Oloroso Sherry. These casks are then blended to create an exceptionally complex, smooth Irish whiskey. Nestled deep within the idyllic Boyne Valley on the legendary grounds of Slane Castle, Slane Distillery brings you a whiskey that bears the village’s iconic name. This whiskey is our testament to the character of the people of Slane and to all those who take pride in building their own legacy.
Alex Conyngham, Co-Founder of Slane Irish Whiskey
“Slane Irish Whiskey is a new way of approaching our country’s national spirit and we are delighted to bring it to the American market. Our triple cask maturation process enhances the quality and complexity of the whiskey. We aim to create a lasting legacy for Brown-Forman and the Conyngham family and a worthy addition to the fast-growing Irish whiskey category.”
For more information: www.slaneirishwhiskey.com | @slanewhiskey
Dead Rabbit Irish Whiskey ($43)
Dreamed, distilled and matured in Ireland, Dead Rabbit Whiskey is 100% Irish. Launched by the highly celebrate bar of the same name, The Dead Rabbit Irish Whiskey is a unique blend of Irish single malt and grain whiskeys. The whiskey is first aged in seasoned bourbon casks for five years. Next, it is finished in half sized small, specially crafted, virgin American oak barrels. On the nose, The Dead Rabbit Irish Whiskey is light and aromatic with toasted oak notes and a hint of caramel. Upon tasting, there’s a deep rich mellow feel, finishing with a long soft hint of vanilla, with a bit of Dead Rabbit attitude. *750ml *Rested for five years
Darryl McNally, Master Distiller of The Dublin Liberties Distillery.
“The Dead Rabbit Irish Whiskey is a 5-year old premium blended Irish whiskey, so it’s only appropriate that this whiskey makes its entry to the market as Sean Muldoon and Jack McGarry celebrate their bar’s 5-year anniversary. It has been an absolute pleasure working with Sean and Jack on the development of this liquid; we couldn’t be happier with the end result.”
For more information: www.deadrabbitirishwhiskey.com | @deadrabbitwhiskey
Lambay Irish Whiskey
Created through a collaboration between Camus, the world’s leading family-owned cognac producer, and the Baring Family’s Revelstoke Trust, the Lambay Irish Whiskey Company combines centuries-old Irish Whiskey distilling expertise with equally renowned French Cognac blending and maturing expertise. The Lambay Irish Whiskey portfolio is launching in the US in the first quarter of 2018 and includes:
Lambay Irish Whiskey Small Batch Blend ($30-35)
The finest malted barley and grain whiskeys, carefully blended, triple distilled and matured in bourbon barrels with a pleasant Cognac cask finish. Lambay whiskey is crafted with Lambay Trinity Well water making this whiskey as unique as the island itself.
ABV: 40%, Non-chill filtered
Lambay Irish Whiskey Single Malt ($65-70)
A deliciously smooth unpeated whiskey, triple distilled and finished in selected French Oak Cognac casks. This finish is reinforced by select casks that have been exposed to the sea air and maritime winds on Lambay Island.
ABV: 40%, Non-chill filtered
Sabine Sheehan, Global Brand Manager of Lambay
“Lambay Irish Whiskey’s distinct flavor is truly the result of good partnerships, crafted distilling techniques and innovative blending and maturation. Join us in raising a glass to an Irish Whiskey like no other this St. Patrick’s Day.”
For more information: www.lambaywhiskey.com | @LambayWhiskeyUS
Teeling 34-Year-Old Irish Whiskey ($5,000)
First distilled in 1983, aged exclusively in ex-American oak bourbon barrels and bottled at 40.9% this historic bottling captures a truly unique taste experience, producing a complex floral nose with deep layered flavors as a result of its 34-year journey.
Jack Teeling, Founder of the Teeling Whiskey Company
“We are extremely proud to be able to release some of the oldest ever bottlings of Irish Single Malt in partnership with Bacardi in the US which is now the largest market in the world for Irish Whiskey. This bottling is reflective of our goal to help drive diversity in Irish whiskey by introducing interesting and unique super premium bottlings. There is nothing else like this 34-Year-Old Irish Single Malt on the market and represent a rare piece of Irish whiskey history in each bottle.”
Only 38 bottles available globally.
www.teelingwhiskey.com | @teeling_whiskey
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