The best Irish whiskeys
The top 3 according to 20 votes from people: Redbreast 12 Year Old · Bushmills 16 Year Old · Teeling Single Malt. (Updated Sep 25, 2026.)
Redbreast 12 leads the way: the Irish whiskeys that critics at Man of Many rank highest, from everyday blends to collector bottles.
Top 10
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1
Redbreast 12 Year Old
Single pot still from Midleton, the benchmark of the style.
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2
Bushmills 16 Year Old
Single malt finished in port casks.
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3
Teeling Single Malt
Clean, with butterscotch on the finish.
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4
Jameson Black Barrel
Vanilla and stone fruit at a fair price.
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5
Green Spot
Single pot still, the step up from Jameson.
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6
Writers' Tears Double Oak
Blend of bourbon and cognac cask influence.
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7
Powers Gold Label
Fruity, medium-bodied and affordable.
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8
Tullamore D.E.W.
Budget blend with toffee notes.
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9
Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old
Single malt with quince and orchard fruit.
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10
Midleton Very Rare
The collector's bottle.
How is this ranking ordered? By people's votes: each ▲ adds a point and each ▼ takes one away. Anyone can vote and add what is missing.
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