Best Irish Whiskey: 9 Bottles You Should Try
Irish whiskey isn’t just Jameson. The Emerald Isle is cranking out some of the most exciting drams on the planet right now, many of them smooth, affordable, and packed with character.
Pernod Ricard
Pernod Ricard is a French company that produces alcoholic beverages. The brands include:
Aberlour whisky
Ballantine’s blended whisky
Chivas Regal whisky
Glenlivet whisky
Jameson Irish Whiskey
Longmorn whisky
Powers Irish whiskey
Redbreast whiskey
Royal Salute whisky
Scapa whisky
Absolut vodka
JP Wiser Canadian whisky
Jameson vs Jack Daniel’s Whiskey: Ireland vs the USA
When it comes to global whiskey heavyweights, Jameson vs Jack Daniel’s whiskey is the ultimate showdown. It’s smooth Irish charm versus bold American character — and here on the island, it’s a debate I’ve had more than once over a casual drink.
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Chivas 12 vs Johnnie Walker Black Label Whisky
In the world of premium whisky, few names shine as brightly as Chivas Regal and Johnnie Walker Black Label. These 12 year old classics share a common origin, originating in grocery stores, and have garnered devoted followings worldwide. Today, I explore Chivas Regal 12 vs Johnnie Walker Black Label whiskies in the latest instalment of my comparison series.
Chivas Regal 12 vs Glenfiddich 12 year old Whisky
Chivas Regal 12 vs Glenfiddich 12 year old whisky: a battle of two iconic drams. This week, I do another weekend side-by-side comparison, and I decided to try this epic battle. Chivas is a well-known luxury blended Scotch whisky, and Glenfiddich is one of Scotland’s biggest single malt distillers.Read More »Chivas Regal 12 vs Glenfiddich 12 year old Whisky
Ballantine’s 17 year old Whisky
Earlier this year, I received a bottle of Ballantine’s Finest whisky as a gift from good friends. Neither John nor I had ever tried a Ballantine’s, so we did not know what to expect. We were blown away by what we found. Not only was it a fantastic whisky, but it also earned my first Divine rating for that year.
Yellow Spot 12 year old Irish Whiskey
Green, Yellow, Red, Blue; you can be forgiven if you thought today was another edition of the Johnnie Walker range. But today, I am looking at an Irish whiskey. Yellow Spot 12 year old Irish whiskey is the second addition to the ‘Spot’ range of Irish whiskies.