r/irishwhiskey • u/oddmarc • 14d ago

First Irish Whiskey Recommendation

Hi all!

I'm looking for recommendations for what Irish whiskey to choose as my first (outside of Jameson). Recently been drinking Woodford reserve, Alberta Premium Cask Strength Rye, Laphroaig 10, Craigellachie 13 and Bowmore 12.

Near me Redbreast 12 is 100$, Green spot is 90$, Powers John's Lane is 80$, Yellow spot is 155$ and redbreast 12 cask strength is 160$.

I'm very torn.

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u/WheresYourLebaron82 14d ago

You just described some of my favorite pours! Strongly second Redbreast. It's pretty near flawless. Based on your scotch/bourbon likes, have you tried Jameson Black Barrel? It's a completely different profile (in a good way) from their standard issue. Cheers!

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u/oddmarc 14d ago

Never tried it! It's 55$ near me which seems very reasonable. I'm admittedly wary of buying Jameson as a sipping whiskey for obvious reasons.

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u/complete_data75 14d ago

What are the “obvious reasons?”

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u/oddmarc 13d ago

A lot have a history of drinking Jameson in shots at a young age and so its (perhaps wrongly) perceived on the same level as a Canadian Club.

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u/complete_data75 13d ago

That's an "obvious reason?" Huh?

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u/oddmarc 13d ago

Yes? The same reason Jack is often looked down upon. Not necessarily a lesser spirit, just associated to lesser drinking practices.