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.
William Grant and Sons Ltd is an independent, family-owned Scottish company that distills Scotch whisky and other spirits. It was established in 1887 by William Grant, and is run by Grant’s descendants as of 2018. It is the largest of the handful of Scotch whisky distillers remaining in family ownership. The William Grant brands include: Glenfiddich, Balvenie, Kininvie, Grant’s, Monkey Shoulder, Aerstone, Clan MacGregor, Tullamore D.E.W.
Hendrick’s Gin
Reyka Vodka
Sailor Jerry Rum

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.

I was chatting to Steven Saunders, the William Grant Prestige Meta Manager in SA, and he mentioned that they are bringing in more of the Aerstone whisky releases into SA. I have seen a few comments regarding the Aerstone Sea Cask 10 year old Single Malt Scotch whiskyand Land Cask whisky on social media but have not tried them.

Chivas Regal 12 vs Glenfiddich 12 year old is a fascinating battle between two of Scotland’s most recognisable whiskies. One is an iconic blended Scotch, while the other is one of the world’s best-selling single malts. Both are affordable, widely available, and have introduced countless people to Scotch whisky.Read More »Chivas Regal 12 vs Glenfiddich 12 year old Whisky

Today I look at the 4th release in the Glenfiddich Experimental Series, the Glenfiddich Fire and Cane single malt Scotch whisky. This whisky follows the very successful Glenfiddich IPA Cask, the Glenfiddich Project XX and the Glenfiddich 21 year old Winter Storm Experimental series whisky released by Glenfiddich over the last couple of years.

Like the vibrant green spirit of Saint Patrick’s Day, Tullamore DEW Irish whiskey proudly wears its distinctive green label. This Irish whiskey is one of the quintessential choices to pay homage to this cherished Irish celebration.
Welcome back to another instalment of my whisky comparison series. Last time, we explored the world of double-oaked bourbons. This week, we’re heading to the… Read More »Glenfiddich 12 vs Glenlivet 12 year old Whisky