It’s easy to understand why more people are drinking whiskey. It stands out with its lighter, smoother, affordability, and comfortability, compared to both bourbon and scotch. Whether you are a beginner or an expert whiskey drinker, whether you are making cocktails or sipping, Irish whiskey is always a reliable choice.

So what makes the best Irish whiskey? Is it by single malts, single pot stills, triple distillation, aging in special barrels or making in small batches? Of all these, a single pot still is the only one native to the Irish.

So none of these answers our question, since Irish Whiskey comes in different varieties and many distilleries around the world use similar processes.

So why is Irish whiskey so unique? Jack Teeling of Teeling Whiskey Distillery said, “If you take an Irish distillery and place it in Kentucky or the Highlands of Scotland, you could run [it] in a similar way and have a similar base spirit……….. But it is during the maturation phase in these different climates that the resulting whiskey would become very different.”

So if he is right, the perfect spirit for St. Patrick’s Day is a drink that can only be made in Ireland.

To get you in the Irish spirit, here are our top 8. Heck, why wait? Try them on the next special occasion.

Top 8 Bottles of Irish whiskey

1. Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey

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If you are new to Irish whiskey, then Bushmills Original is a perfect drink to start. Maybe that’s why it is arguably the second most popular Irish whiskey.

To make this classic blend, Bushmills slowly matures Irish light grain Whiskey for a minimum of five years, then blends it with triple distilled single malt whisky.

The result is a drink with an aroma of cut herbs, sweet Riesling, and blossoms. And a rich, warm, and fruity palate with notes of sweet vanilla, berries, and salty butter. With its malty finish, Bushmills Original is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day and other special occasions like bachelor party or housewarming.