# The best Irish whiskeys

Redbreast 12 leads the way: the Irish whiskeys that critics at Man of Many rank highest, from everyday blends to collector bottles.

- 20 votes · 10 items
- Sep 25, 2026 · dublincarguy
- https://even.best/en/l/2355/the-best-irish-whiskeys

## Top 10

1. **Redbreast 12 Year Old** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Single pot still from Midleton, the benchmark of the style.
2. **Bushmills 16 Year Old** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Single malt finished in port casks.
3. **Teeling Single Malt** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Clean, with butterscotch on the finish.
4. **Jameson Black Barrel** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Vanilla and stone fruit at a fair price.
5. **Green Spot** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Single pot still, the step up from Jameson.
6. **Writers' Tears Double Oak** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Blend of bourbon and cognac cask influence.
7. **Powers Gold Label** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Fruity, medium-bodied and affordable.
8. **Tullamore D.E.W.** (0 · ▲1 ▼1) — Budget blend with toffee notes.
9. **Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old** (0 · ▲1 ▼1) — Single malt with quince and orchard fruit.
10. **Midleton Very Rare** (0 · ▲1 ▼1) — The collector's bottle.

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