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Malty · Smooth

Irish Whiskey

Spirit|Whiskey|40% ABV|Global, Ireland

Irish whiskey is a classic whiskey style that adds smoothness and gentle malt sweetness to highballs and spirit forward cocktails

Irish whiskey brings soft malt notes light fruit and vanilla roundness making it ideal for Irish Coffee Whiskey Highballs and classic whiskey serves

Flavor Profile

Sweetness

Low

Bitterness

Low

Acidity

Low

Body

Medium

Taste

MaltyLightfruitVanilla

Aroma

GrainHoneyLight Spice

Texture

Medium

Known For

Classic Cocktails

Irish CoffeeWhiskey HighballHot Toddy

Modern Cocktails

Modern Whiskey HighballsLight Spirit Serves

Signature Serves

Hot And Highball Serves

Pairings

Pairs Well With

CoffeeSugar SyrupBitters

Recommended With

LemonHoneyGinger

Avoid Pairing With

Heavy Smoky Spirits

Substitutes

Substitute With

Scotch WhiskeyBourbon Whiskey

Non-Alcoholic Alternatives

Non Alcoholic Whiskey Alternative

similar structure with less smoke than Scotch and less vanilla than Bourbon

Serving Tips

Serve neat on ice or in warm and refreshing cocktails

Storage Tips

Store upright away from direct sunlight and heat

Buying Tips

Choose triple distilled Irish whiskey for smoother cocktail balance

Mix it into something

Cocktails made with Irish Whiskey

About Irish Whiskey

What Does Irish Whiskey Taste Like?

Smooth light malty with soft fruit and vanilla notes

How It Is Made

Produced from malted and unmalted barley then triple distilled and aged in oak casks for smoothness

How To Use Irish Whiskey in Cocktails

Use in Irish Coffee highballs and light whiskey cocktails

Best For

Hot cocktails highballs and smooth spirit serves

A Bit of History

Irish whiskey has been produced for centuries and is known for its triple distillation process creating a smoother style than many other whiskeys

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