My introduction to this brand was through their Dram in a Can, which, I must admit, was pretty darn tasty. So, when I got the chance to try their Double Irish Cream Liqueur, I was all in—because let’s be honest, not everyone wants straight whiskey on St. Patrick’s Day. Founded in 2020 by Shane McCarthy,…
Category: Ireland
McConnell’s 5 Year Irish Whiskey
Today, we’re taking a quick look at another Irish whiskey as we count down to St. Patrick’s Day. John and James McConnell established their distillery and brewery in 1899, following the passing of their father, Hugh McConnell. Today, the distillery operates out of North Belfast. For this review, I picked up a 50ml bottle of…
Dingle Distillery
With St. Patrick’s Day fast approaching, it’s time for another Irish whiskey spotlight—this time, Dingle. I’ve had the opportunity to taste their Single Malt, as well as the Lúnasa, Bealtaine, and Lá le Bríde expressions. Before we get into how they compare, here’s a little background on the distillery. The distillery began production in 2012…
Irished Up Cold Brew Irish Coffee
Okay, it’s not technically an Irish whiskey, but it is made with Irish whiskey—so let’s talk about it. I’ve never been someone who enjoys alcohol in my coffee, but my husband does. So, when we spotted the Irished Up Cold Brew Irish Coffee, we couldn’t resist giving it a try. Curious if it’s worth it?…
Killowen Rum and Raisin Irish Whiskey
And just like that, we’ve arrived in March—which means St. Patrick’s Day is only about two weeks away. The plan? Highlight as many Irish brands as possible. We’re kicking things off with one I had never heard of until recently: Killowen Small Batch Irish Distillers. To be honest, I was ready to blind‑buy this bottle….
The Whistler Irish Whiskey Dark Symphony
Cheers to new beginnings! 2026 is here, and I’m thrilled to start the year with something new to me—a brand I’ve never featured before: The Whistler Irish Whiskey. Although I’ve featured Boann Distillery before, I’ve never reviewed The Whistler until now. For those who may not know, this whiskey is crafted by Boann—a family-owned distillery…
Shanky’s Whip Golden Ostrich Liqueur
So, did I really need to buy Shanky’s Whip Golden Ostrich Liqueur? Probably not. But here we are. The fun twist? It’s the same delicious Irish Whiskey Liqueur you know—just in a bold, golden ostrich bottle. I’ve reviewed this liqueur before (check it here and on my blog—link in bio), but here’s the truth: even…
Update: Connemara Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey
We’ve made it to October—my favorite month of the year! Hooray! With the crisp air settling in, it’s safe to say we’ve officially entered whiskey season. To kick things off, I wanted to share an update on this little gem: after five years on our shelf, we’ve finally finished the bottle! But before we say…
Shanky’s Whip Irish Whiskey (Black Liqueur and Whiskey Blend)
When I first laid eyes on this bottle, my immediate reaction was: what in the world is this? Is it a liqueur? A whiskey? Somehow both? Honestly, I’m still not entirely sure—but I can tell you this: the taste was nothing like I expected. Shanky’s Whip is an Irish brand crafted in Cavan, Ireland. It…
Tullamore D.E.W. 12-Year Special Reserve
With just about four days till St. Patrick’s Day, here we are with another short and sweet Irish Whiskey review. Tullamore D.E.W. is a whiskey brand I do enjoy, and I recently sampled their 12-Year Special Reserve so, let’s dive in. Nose: oak, sherry and light sweetness Palate: nutty, fruit and chocolate Finish: spices and…
San Patricios 7-Años Single Malt Irish Whiskey
I am continuing my Irish whiskies features this week. Today, I want to introduce a unique Irish Whiskey that pays homage to the story of the 200 Irish Volunteers, known as the San Patricios, who fought for Mexico during the Mexican-American War of 1846-48. This Irish Whiskey is a 7- Años (for those not familiar…
Kilbrin Irish Whiskey
Kilbrin is an Irish whiskey brand that I recently had the opportunity to try. As I was unfamiliar with this brand, when I came across a mini 50ml bottle I bought the mini bottle. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find a website specifically dedicated to the brand, but the bottle indicated that it is produced by The…
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