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…
Category: Irish whiskey
Jameson Orange Spritz
The warm weather has finally arrived here in Massachusetts, and you know what means – it’s time to swap out the whiskey for something more refreshing. Well, sort of. Let’s bring out the whiskey cocktails! A little over two years ago, I tried the Jameson Ginger & Lime ready-to-drink cocktail and really enjoyed it. So,…
Father’s Day 2025 Whiskey Gift Guide
Father’s Day is just around the corner – less than two weeks away! If your dad enjoys a glass of whiskey, I’ve got you covered. Below is a curated list of whiskies I’ve personally tried and loved over the past year – prefer picks to make his day extra special. Reviews of these are either…
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…
Redbreast Missouri Oak Irish Whiskey
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to highlight an Irish Whiskey. Personally, I am a fan of Redbreast, and I recently had the opportunity to sample their Missouri Oak Edition. This edition is part of their American Oak series. In the production of this expression, their single pot whiskey…
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…
Boann Distillery Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey: Madeira, Marsala and P.X. Casks
Last night, I had the pleasure of attending an event hosted by Boann Distillery, where I had the opportunity to spend an evening with their distiller, Gary Ring. Gary proved to be an excellent speaker, captivating the audience with his knowledge and passion not only about Boann but Irish whiskey in general. The purpose of…
Update: Jameson Orange
After enjoying this bottle for over 2 years, we finally finished it last month. The question now, would we repurchase it? And the answer is a resounding yes. Now let’s dive in. Nose: oranges, sweetness and zest Palate: oranges, sweet, light vanilla Finish: citrus and oranges Cost: $30 (what we paid) ABV: 30% Personally, I…
2024 Holiday Whisk(e)y Gift Guide
It’s that time of year again! Here’s my 2024 gift guide to help you buy a delicious gift for someone or for yourself. Note: If you aren’t familiar with my blog, I purchase every single whiskey, whisky, and bourbon I have featured in this blog. I have been honest about my opinion without any bias….
West Cork Bourbon Cask Matured Irish Whiskey
Over the weekend, we celebrated our annual Friendsgiving, and one of the whiskies we enjoyed together was this West Cork Bourbon Cask Matured Irish Whiskey. In my opinion, West Cork is an amazing brand that offers great Irish whiskey at an affordable price point. This expression is 75% grain and 25% malt Irish whiskey matured…
Keeper’s Heart 10-Year Irish Single Malt
No surprise that I’m a huge fan of Keeper’s Heart. I’ve attended their tastings events in the past and this weekend they had a booth at a whiskey event we paid to attend. Out of all their offerings their newly released 10-Year expression happens to be my favorite. This whiskey is initially aged in bourbon…
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