Buy Irish Whiskey Online in NZ

Jameson leads the shelf, with Tullamore Dew, Bushmills, Redbreast, Connemara and Proper No. Twelve alongside it. Bushmills comes from County Antrim in Northern Ireland, while Jameson and Redbreast are made at the Midleton distillery in County Cork.

Types of Irish Whiskey

  • Irish Blended Whisky: grain whiskey blended with pot still or malt whiskey for a light, versatile style.
  • Irish Single Malt: malted barley from one distillery, sometimes peated, as in Connemara.
  • Single pot still: a uniquely Irish style made from malted and unmalted barley in copper pot stills, giving a spicy, creamy texture.

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How to Choose Irish Whiskey

For Irish coffee or a whiskey and ginger ale, a blend such as Tullamore Dew or Jameson works well. To sip, try Redbreast 12 Year Old for rich pot still spice, or Connemara if you like gentle smoke.

Irish Whiskey FAQs

Is all Irish whiskey triple distilled?

No, not all Irish whiskey is triple distilled. Triple distillation is common and helps give brands like Jameson and Bushmills their smooth, light style, but it is not a legal rule. Connemara, for example, is double distilled.

What is single pot still Irish whiskey?

Single pot still Irish whiskey is made at one distillery from a mash of malted and unmalted barley, distilled in copper pot stills. The unmalted barley gives a creamy texture and spicy character. Redbreast is one of the most respected examples.

Is Irish whiskey smoky?

Most Irish whiskey is not smoky, because the malted barley is usually dried without peat smoke. That is one reason it tastes softer than many Scotches. Connemara is a notable exception, made with peated malt for a gentle smoky note.