Irish Whiskey?

[Rambis]

I am headed over to a friends and I don't want to just bring a bottle of bushmills. Is there another available in the US that is better? Keep in mind I am a democrat so I can't afford a bottle of Brennans Black for 275$ Thanks all

[Fenris]

1. Might not be better, but Jamesons is a damn fine Irish whiskey.

[acmavm]

6. Yeah, if I was going to drink Irish, that's the way I'd go.

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[alvis]

7. Bushmills Protestant, Jamesons Catholic

Jameson's is made in Dublin. Bushmills is made in Norhtern Ireland. Definitley go with Jameson's.

[AverageJoe]

2. No, no, no -- Kentucky Bourbon!

Maker's Mark is always the right choice. :-)

[maine_raptor]

3. Another type of Bushmills

Called: BLACK BUSH

No, really, that's its name. Hellva lot better than plain ordinary Bushmills

[atreides1]

5. Agree

Black Bush is a lot better then ordinary Bushmills, and it doesn't cost $275.:)

[Magrittes Pipe]

4. Jameson is real Irish whiskey. Way better than Bushmills.

Of course, Democrat or not, I suggest Middleton for a quality tipple. It's one of the 10 finest whiskies in the world. It is also $100 a bottle. Okay, don't buy it for your friend, but buy it for yourself. Only have one drink of it at a time, and it'll last you for years. And spread out over years? It's a BARGAIN! :D

[MercutioATC]

9. My vote is for Jameson, too.

[Hobarticus]

10. Yes, Jameson's.

[Pale_Rider]

14. Yes Middleton is nice ...

... but Red Breast is nicer over ice.

[amerikat]

8. Tullamore Dew is nice also.

Somebody needs to make some Kerrymills.....I hate to admit my favorite Irish Whiskey is *mills.

[Hobarticus]

11. OR, to be REALLY Irish...

Bring 'em a bottle of poteen. It's basically Everclear. It's made only for export in Ireland, they can't even consume it there. I brought some to a party and it went fast, it's a great mixer.

[Pale_Rider]

13. On my first visit to Ireland ...

... a number of years ago, one of my Irish co-workers gave me some home-brewed poteen. Rotten stuff. I could burp three days later and still taste the stuff.

[Pale_Rider]

12. I prefer Paddy's ...

... which is impossible to find here in the States. My Irish-in-laws all are required to bring a bottle of Paddy's when they visit.

The next best Irish whiskey is Power's which is readily available in your finest booze-marts.

Bushmill is usually held in disdain by some in the Republic due to perceived Bushmill discrimination against Catholics.

BTW: I prefer couple shots of Power's mixed with Vernor's Ginger Ale on a hot summer evening. Hmmm .... good.

[Rambis]

17. Thank you all

I am going to is very Catholic house so I appreciate the news.

[calico1]

15. I'm not Irish but I have a good Irish friend

who always used to give me a bottle of Jameson's for Christmas. He says its the best stuff. Whiskey is not my preferred hard liquor but this stuff is very good!

[GoddessOfGuinness]

16. Connemara Cask Strength Single Malt

A bit pricey, but worth the $75 just to have it for special occasions. :)