By Paul G Jones
Irish whiskey has always been a favorite drink among people since time immemorial. We always seemed to have an occasion to serve it with. But has there ever come a time that you were unsure of which is the best Irish whiskey to serve? Let me help you. Let us take time to check out the top picks among whiskey lovers.
Here is a list of the top ten favorite Irish whiskeys to try before you die.
Bushmills Black Bush
This drink is one of the highly recommended items among others. Reviews describe Bushmills Black Bush as clean tasting while having a superb taste and smoothness. It has a good color and tastes like some floral notes blended with citrus and sweet vanilla. Has a little bit of a small spicy finish which eventually leads to a medium sour finish.
Jameson 18 Year Blended Irish Whiskey
Together with Bushmills Black Bush, this is also a highly recommended item. Its aroma is that of overripe autumn fruit and honey blended perfectly with citrus and fudge while being mildly spicy. Tastes very smooth.
Kilbeggan Blended Irish whiskey
This item is also a crowd favorite. It is very sweet with a tinged smoke in the end. Smells like vanilla. It is considered as one of the most drinkable among all blends.
Michael Collins Single Malt Whiskey
Another highly recommended item. Aroma is described to be that of sweet orange peel, freshly baked scones and Madagascar vanilla bean. A note of smoke in the end. It is known to have a longer finish compared to that of other Irish whiskies. It is very well balanced.
Bushmills Blended Irish whiskey
Said to be very soft and easy. Contains some corn grain. Smells like that of vanilla with a hint of apple and pear in the end. Has a light golden color.
Knappogue Castle 1994 Distillers Private Select Single Malt
It is described to be sweet and smooth with a tinge of a fruity herbal taste. Said to have a tinge of spirity sour end. Said to be a favorite among some.
Michael Collins Blended Irish whiskey
Described to be simple but yet elegant in taste. Sweet smelling with the aroma of apricot mixed with vanilla. A hint of oak in the nose and when tasted as well. Considered decent enough. Still recommended though.
Tullamore Dew 10 Year Blended Irish Whiskey
Described as having a distinct caramel smell coupled with a sweet taste. In the end you can detect a little spice. Has a medium finish.
Wild Geese Soldiers and Heroes Rare Irish
It is rich amber to the eyes and smells sweet to the nose. Tastes like vanilla honey with a little smoke thereafter. It has a medium finish. It tastes sweet and is considered more drinkable compared to that of other Wild Geese Soldiers and Heros Whiskey.
Bushmills 10
At the instance you taste it, it may not compare to the other Bushmills whiskey due to its thinner flavor. A taste of green apple upfront and a twist of vanilla with a hint of salt just right at the back. To wrap it up, the abovementioned can be dubbed as the top ten Irish whiskies to die for. Try it and you be the judge.
Paul Jones has been in the field of Irish Whiskey [http://www.irishwhiskey.org] for a long time and maintains a website about Types of Irish Whiskey [http://www.irishwhiskey.org/Irish-Whiskey-Types.html] where you can get answers to the rest of your questions. The website provides information about the history of Irish Whiskey and also the various distillery Irish Whiskey brands such as Jameson, Bushmills, Tullamore Dew, Cooley, Connemara, Kilbeggan, Greenore and Tyrconnell.
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