10 Best Irish Whiskeys in the UK

You used to only be able to enjoy this particular tipple by visiting Mitchell’s grocer in Dublin, but luckily for us, Green Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey is now available online for everyone to enjoy. 

Aged in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks between 7-10 years, this divine whiskey has a robust spiciness with the tart sweetness of green apples and a hint of clove. Green Spot is a well-rounded whiskey that can be enjoyed by newbies and seasoned drinkers alike, one of the many reasons it's our number one!

A good one to keep you warm over the winter months, Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey provides a full-bodied, and rather festive dram. Reminiscent of Christmas cake, expect notes of ginger, dried fruit, orange peel, marzipan and nuts.

Aged to perfection in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks over a 12-year span, this is one you’ll want to sip slowly over a frosty eve. For optimum pleasure, drink neat or pour a drop to add a bit of spice to a seasonal Irish coffee!

If you’re wanting to sample a true Irish pot still whiskey, look no further than Powers’ John's Lane Release 12 Years Old, especially if you prefer your flavours on the bitter and rugged side. With notes of coffee, dark chocolate, tobacco and spice, it’s one you’ll want to sit back and savour.

In terms of mouthfeel, it’s thick, rich and coats the mouth with a delicious hearty taste. Whilst seasoned whiskey lovers are in for a treat, this is probably not one suited to beginners or for those who prefer sweeter flavours.

‘The Spirit of Dublin’ Teeling adheres to the motto of quality over quantity when it comes to producing high quality, small-batch whiskies. Their flagship blended Irish whiskey is double-matured in ex-bourbon casks and later finished in ex-rum barrels to impart a sweet and slightly woody flavour.

Described as having a subtle dried fruit flavour profile, Teeling is best savoured neat or taken with a small cube of ice to truly appreciate its unique character. A real class act!

Three is the magic number when it comes to this Irish whiskey from Tullamore D.E.W. According to the famous distillery, it’s triple distilled for smoothness, triple blended for character and triple cask-matured for depth and balance.

A strong contender if you’re looking for something mellow, it carries pleasant floral top notes alongside light citrus and vanilla undertones. Add a drop of Tully to your favourite whiskey-based cocktail recipe for something truly special.

Bushmills 10 Year Old is an award-winning single malt Irish whiskey, and one that deserves to be tried at least once! If you like your whiskey packed with sweet and malty flavours then this is the one for you. 

As the name suggests, it’s matured for a minimum of ten years in bourbon seasoned barrels for a refined flavour, which is best savoured when served undiluted. Triple distilled for an exceptionally smooth finish, it’s a fruity little number that goes down very easily.

Another fine offering from the Teeling distillery, this superb single grain Irish whiskey gains its unique flavour from the Californian cabernet sauvignon casks in which it matures. Without a grape in sight, this unusual method produces a surprisingly treacle-like palate evocative of golden syrup and egg custard.

It should be noted that this whiskey has a bit of bite, with a slightly stronger alcohol taste than others out there. To mitigate this, dilute with a splash of water or soda for a more mellowed flavour while preserving the aromas.  

Jameson’s Irish Whiskey is an international bestseller that you’ve no doubt seen behind the bar of your local. One of our top picks for a beginner-friendly beverage, it’s a fine blend of Irish pot still and grain whiskies that’s incredibly smooth and goes down a treat.

A whiskey that lends itself best to mixing, why not start your foray with a Jameson's and ginger? Add a single measure to a highball glass filled with ice and top up with ginger ale, and finish it off with a wedge of lime. 

Positively bursting with swagger, this 10-Year-Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey from The Dublin Liberties is matured in bourbon casks and finished in 30-year-old sweet oloroso sherry casks. The resulting whiskey has fruity notes with a golden syrup sweetness.

Inspired by the stories of the streets of Dublin, The Dublin Liberties is an audacious distillery, which shows in their branding and packaging. This single malt is certainly tasty but the flavour profile isn't quite as complex and interesting as you'd expect at the price, and compared to other options.

Peated whiskey is produced when peat is burned in the kiln that is used to dry the malted barley. The peat fire produces an aromatic smoke that imparts a distinct flavour into the drink. Connemara is our top choice if you’re looking to try a peated Irish whiskey.

It has a honey-like sweetness that carries nicely over a smoked base, with a lingering aftertaste of spicy oak and sweet almonds. Be aware that peated whiskeys can be somewhat divisive, so this may not be to everyone’s taste!