Time to switch up on Whiskey

[DashingMale]

Ok...so I've had enough of Jack, Wild Turkey, and all of the sour mash and now I'm hooked (not addicted ) on Tullamore Dew irish whiskey. Anyone else out there do the Dew?

I think it is smooooother.

 

[boboakalfb]

Irish=Smooth

 

[blade08]

Tullamore Dew is a good whiskey. In general, Irish Whiskey is very smooth compared to Scotch and Bourbon. I like a Bourbon every now and then but in general, I find Bourbon too sweet. Scotch is not my cup of tea either; I don't like the smoky peat taste though there are some exceptions especially when it comes to blended Scotch (I'm thinking Ballantine's and Famous Grouse). Irish Whiskey I like best. Jameson, Dew, Powers and to a lesser degree Paddy's and Bushmills, are all good blends. Better still are the Irish Pot Stills; Green Spot and Redbreast. They are a bit harder to come by and tend to be more expensive. Bushmills 10 yo is a great single malt by the way.

 

[gooferbert]

Haven't tried the Dew...but it is next on my list. First, I am polishing off a bottle of Woodford Reserve. I know, it is Bourbon...but I like a good smooth bourbon.

 

[airplanedoc]

Irish whiskey is triple distilled, Scotch only once. The Scotch got it right the first time.

Seriously, I like Jameson Crested 10, but in a pinch the Dew will work. Not as much a fan of Bushmills.

 

[toucanlamp]

I gotta say, I sort of found this too. I've tried real hard to enjoy scotch, but no matter what, I just feel like I'm pouring something so strong down my throat and not having fun doing so.

But, I had a couple glasses of Black Bushmills a while ago and can remember finding it strangely drinkable and smooth tasting despite being just as strong alcohol wise as other whiskies.

Maybe I'll try some more Irish whiskies.

 

[TimmyBoston]

Irish whiskey is triple distilled, Scotch only once. The Scotch got it right the first time.

Seriously, I like Jameson Crested 10, but in a pinch the Dew will work. Not as much a fan of Bushmills.

Twice.


Skip the Irish. Scotch is a far superior and varied product.

 

[knlgskr]

I wish Irish and Scotch were not aged in casks which previously held other potables. Bourbon isn't nor is Cognac or Armagnac; if I wanted to taste Port, Sherry, etc. in whiskey/whisky; I would add it myself or drink it separately !@#$%.

Irish has always seemed smoother than Scotch but Scotch does have more variety but is that much of a virture? Sometimes it seems that some Single Malts are better for blending than being drunk singularly and I have been drinking them since 1973; Glenlivet was my first, Glen Grant, Mortlach, etc. followed in no particular order.

 

[cim_can]

I had some Tullamore Dew a little while back and was surprised by how much I liked it. Deliciously smooth.

 

[deevoproject]

BIG Irish whiskey fan (probably has something to do with my 100% Irish Heritage) Not a huge dew fan though. Really like Jameson's for sipping or mixing (or shooting) and its the ONLY one for a REAL Irish car bomb. Will do the special reserve for sipping on occasion. Don't do Bushmill's at all.

And i have recently discovered an inexpensive alternative to Jameson's that still pleases my particular palete call Feckin' Irish Whiskey. Similar smoothness and flavor to Jameson's with just a little more "country gruff" too it.

 

[Legion]

I'm more of a scotch drinker but I do like the occasional bottle of Jameson for a change. I have not tried Tullamore Dew but I am adding it to my Christmas wish list... now.

 

[sause]

Tullamore Dew is my go to Whisky. A glass full with a little sour, mmm delicious. The 12 year is the best whisky I've ever had. It's like drinking water it's so smooth.

Not a fan of Jameson, it's bitter unlike the other Irish whisky's which are on the sweet side.

 

[blary54]

I will have to try this. Ive only had Bushmills and Jameson's Irish whiskey and I usually drink Bourbon, but Im all for trying new things. Might have to also try the Fecking Irish whiskey too.

 

[KenS]

I've never done the Dew, but am a big fan of Jamisons.
Ken

 

[cooltide]

green spot & red breast are my fav whiskey
not a fan of scotch too peaty

 

[fivespdcat]

I think the nice thing about whiskey (or whisky if you like), is that it is so varied you can find just about any flavor you want. Not all scotches are peatty or smokey or sweet or whatever and the same for other countries.

I'm a big fan of the green box bushmills malt from the irish side. For Scotch I love Oban, one of the smoothest out there. For bourbon I have to say that Basil Haydens is the best I've had so far, but I haven't been drinking them for too long. For a cheaper bottle I also like 1792 bourbon.

 

[Rusty Jackknife]

There are too many high quality whiskies outside of Scotland for me to turn my nose up at them.

I enjoy scotch, but limiting oneself to single malts is viewing the world of whisky from a small window.

 

[Not A Nice Person]

I like Black Bush on the rocks, and Redbreast neat (it falls apart in the glass if you do anything to it) but my heart belongs to Speyside single malts and small batch bourbons.

NANP™

 

[Aaron01]

Twice.


Skip the Irish. Scotch is a far superior and varied product.

Yes! Irish whisky is borrrinnggg!! The palate seems so underwhelming and uninspired. I had a bottle of Bushmill's Sherry Cask which was enjoyable, but any Scotch aged in sherry casks trumps it by leaps and bounds

There are too many high quality whiskies outside of Scotland for me to turn my nose up at them.

I enjoy scotch, but limiting oneself to single malts is viewing the world of whisky from a small window.

Not all single malts are from Scotland. Off the top of my head there is Penderyn, which is Welsch, there's Glen Breton from Nova Scotia (Canada) and of course there are some Japanese ones too, IIRC there are even some American ones as well.

I've had the Penderyn and Glen Breton, the former being the more interesting of the two. I didn't care a whole lot for the Glen Breton and usually like other Canadians (the ryes) much more.

 

[fivespdcat]

Actually some of the Japanese whiskey's are quite good. Plus if you ever get a chance to go there the selection is unbelievable! After being there, walking into a liquor store here is almost comical.