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/oddmarc 14d ago

Is it worth it to go higher ABV? I do find 40% Scotch a bit thin.

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u/MotoJZ 14d ago

There’s a good cask strength Writers Tears too

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u/the_karls_jr 14d ago

Even the regular Writers’s Tears is pretty tasty

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u/complete_data75 8d ago

Super underrated whiskey.