Let's talk Irish whiskey

[DBMaster]

This is one of my favorite America Whiskies. It costs about $11 a bottle in my area. I like bourbons ranging in price from $10-55/bottle. The best thing to do when sampling spirits is to toss the idea that higher price means higher quality. With the resurgence in distilled spirits a lot of money and celebrity is thrown into the mix to influence perception. A lot of people can't even tell the difference between OK stuff and excellent stuff. I don't think that's bad at all. If you can get past worrying what other people think about your choices you'll be doing yourself a huge favor.

I guess that applies to a lot of other things besides whiskey!

 

[DBMaster]

All this talk of Irish whiskey put me in the mood to buy this today...

 

[53' Stude]

I looked at that but decided on Bushmills

 

[DBMaster]

Originally Posted By: car51
I looked at that but decided on Bushmills

That is what is so great about spirits these days. There's something for everyone - if you drink, of course. Powers has flavor notes that are more like Jameson than Bushmills. I liked Kilbeggan for a while, too. That's another option.

 

[53' Stude]

Now that you mention Powers notes, I may try some next month

 

[DBMaster]

The one thing that Powers has over the other accessible blends is that it's 43.2% alcohol.

Generally, more alcohol = more flavor.

Truthfully, as was stated earlier in this thread, Irish whiskey's drinkability is not in question. They are almost all pretty good.

 

[53' Stude]

+1

 

[DBMaster]

Oh, and FYI, Powers is made by the same people who make Jameson. It's just the more "traditional" tasting Irish blend.