Aging in three types of barrels – bourbon, marsala, and sherry casks – ensures you get the perfect experience out of your drink.

3. Writers’ Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey

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Made by the famous Walsh whiskey company, this single pot still and single malt whiskey is, as the name suggests, distilled in copper pots and matured in ex-bourbon casks. This results in beautiful honey and fruity notes.

It’s a little rough when drunk straight, which may put off casual whiskey drinkers. Combining it with a hot cup of your favorite coffee, a taste of honey develops on your palate with mellow notes of golden malt and vanilla with a hint of oak.

This leaves a sweet and long finish. It’s also used to create signature cocktails like the Tears Royale. Truly one of the most versatile whiskey brands on the list.

4. Paddy Irish Whiskey

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This brand has a funny history. Legend has it that the name came from a man named Paddy who used to walk his famous whiskey from bar to bar having fun and indulging anyone who wanted to have a taste of his famous drink.

Everyone then started referring to it as Paddy’s whiskey. His spirit sure lives on to date. It’s made with all the three main styles of Irish whiskey: single malt, single grain, and single pot still.

In terms of taste, it’s sweet on the palate with a little vanilla, rosewater, and butterscotch notes. It also leaves the nose oily and fresh with floral and fruity notes. Another tasty whiskey for the perfect Irish coffee. If you love it spicy and dry with a little black pepper and oak finish, Paddy Irish Whiskey might just be your new favorite tipple. 

5. Bushmills Original Irish Whiskey

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The company holds the record for the world’s oldest whiskey distillery and as we all know with age comes experience.