I have been a scotch drinker for many years.  I like most single malts but my standard is Macallan. 12, 18, 21...doesn't matter love them all.

A friend recently served me Jameson and I liked it.  I have ordered it on the rocks at bars and it's good.  Since I don't know anything about Irish whiskey

I was wondering if there is any other brands or more premium brands I should try.  What is the top shelf Irish whiskey?  Or is Jameson as good as it gets?

 

Greg

Love Irish Whiskey via Jameson's. Also really love Irish Coffee after a good meal.

 

 

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Tullamore dew

Tullamore dew

 

I second the motion.... "give every man his Dew".

Why limit your whiskey to one wee country? 

 

Jamesons is a lighter whiskey.  You may enjoy rye whiskey.  Bulliet Rye is nice.  Dickel Rye is affordable and nice as well.

 

I also enjoy Elmer T. Lee Bourbon.  Little sweeter, hint of caramel with a slight fruit undertone.  More of a medium body.  Heavier than the ryes.

 

If you get a chance try Jack Daniel's Single Barrel.  Can't even compare it to regular Jack Daniel's.  Entirely different creature.

 

Sláinte!

Connemara 12 holds a special place for me.  Neighbor serves it for special occasions.

I love Jameson. Their other brand is red breast I believe, real good stuff

 

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Can't go wrong with Bushmill's Black Bush.  It is a blended whiskey, smooth and not oakey.  Very reasonably priced.

I like Jameson as well. Last year I plucked up a bottle of the Black. 

Almost double the cost and I didn't care for it.

 

Jameson does have bottles that are double, triple and well over a $100 more if you rare looking to try high end.

Can't go wrong with Bushmill's Black Bush. It is a blended whiskey, smooth and not oakey. Very reasonably priced.

If you have not tried it yet, then ask your favorite bartender to give you a glass, (neat) of Midleton very rare Irish whiskey.  
It is a triple-distilled, blended whiskey produced by John Jameson & Son and the distillery is in County Cork.

For some strange reason they put dates (years) on the bottles, even though it is a blended whiskey....  go figure!  My bottle is from 2010.
I find it to be much smoother than either Jameson's or Black Bush.  Here are a couple of links to give you a better idea about it.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midleton_Very_Rare

 

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/5792/midleton-very-rare-bot2014

 

AVB-AMG

Most whiskey is blended, even aged ones tend to be a combination of various barrels and even various years, the age of most whiskey bottles is the age of the youngest whiskey in the blend.

 

This is true even of single malt, all the single malt name guarantees is that that barley was the base and it all comes from the same distillery , but odds are it came from a blend of multiple years. This is why they tend to be consistent from year to year, unlike wine's which are labeled with the year and vary greatly from year to year. The taste wizards spend a lot of time testing and blending various batches to always sell a consistent flavor.

I actually like Famous Grouse, though my heart is securely with good ol american bourbon. 

I found a single malt that is inexpensive and very smooth- Tyroconnell.  I think it is named after some famous Irish race horse.

Thanks everyone for the tips and suggestion.  Cheers!

Thanks everyone for the tips and suggestion. Cheers!

"Sláinte"

 

Jameson Black Barrel Reserve is good. Tried a bottle a few weeks ago.

Jameson is good but Red Breast is a step up and is awesome. Better than the Jameson reserve at same price point.

I like Backwoods, Makers, and Tullamore.

 

Jameson Gold is some of the best whiskey I've drank, if no the best (for a $100 bottle).

More of a scotch drinker also...  but love an occasional dram of Jamesons. 

I like Powers Irish Whiskey. Nothing fancy or expensive, but I'm not a fancy or expensive guy. lol.

It's not Irish, but Widow Jane is great and so is Tin Cup.

I grew up being told that Bushmills was Protestant whiskey and not to be touched.  Jamesons is a fine Irish Catholic whiskey which is to be cherished.  Until I tried Bushmills...I wanted to hate it....but its a damn fine whiskey.  My Father and Grandfather would turn over in their graves if they read this!  lol.  I used to buy a bottle of 18 year old Jamesons ($100) every Christmas but drank it every bit as fast as the $36 bottle of 12 year old so i stopped.  Still havent figured out how to sip whiskey I guess.  lol

Pass on Jameson's and try these brands FTW:

 

Midelton

Green Spot & Yellow Spot

Redbreast

Connemara

Greenore