Single Malt Irish Whiskey – thewhiskeywench

Dunville’s Belfast Three Crowns Blended Irish Peated Whiskey

And just like that, we’re already in June. As the weather warms up, whiskey will probably take a bit of a back seat for the season but, before that, I still have a few more bottles I’m excited to share my thoughts on. I was introduced to this brand a couple of months ago and…

UPDATE: Killowen Rum and Raisin Irish Whiskey

We picked up this bottle back in March, and it took us about three months to finish, unusual for us, since most bottles tend to linger on our shelf for a few years. This one clearly didn’t stick around that long. So, I wanted to revisit it and share whether our thoughts have changed, and…

Oceanus Hibernicus

I hadn’t heard of this brand until recently, when I found myself staring at a bottle at my local Total Wine. The packaging immediately caught my attention. What really intrigued me, though, was the fact that it blends Scotch and Irish whiskeys, something I don’t recall seeing before, and at $35, the price felt right….

Hinch Distillery

We’re less than a day away from St. Patrick’s Day, and for today’s review we’re heading to Northern Ireland to explore the Hinch Distillery. Founded in 2016, the distillery sits between Belfast and the scenic Mourne Mountains. I sampled several of their expressions: the Small Batch, the 5 Year, the Single Malt, and the Peated…

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…

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….