r/irishwhiskey

I now have probably 40 bottles of whiskey in my bar... almost all are good and enjoyable to drink. I'm not one who can pick out and describe "notes" of whiskey, I very simply just kindof like them at different levels. I know that's not helpful. However, the two that really stand out out to me...every time I pour a glass I'm re-surprised at how much I like it.... are Aberlour A'bundadh (Batch 79 which I've read from others is a disappointing batch) and Red Breast 12 CS. Both are very flavorful (in a good way) with some hints of sweetness that swirl around in them...and they're heavy/oily in mouthfeel. I can't really explain it any better....but I want to find more of those types of drinks. I'm going to look for other batches of A'bunadh (but don't know if it's really possible to find older batches - I'm pretty limited to what the PA controlled liquor store brings in and I'd assume those will always come in newest available batch?). I figure if I love the batch 79 and it's a bad one, my mind will blow if I find a better one. Any recommendations that meet my poor description of what I like?

I am a whiskey enjoyer but not a connoisseur by any means. I had a whiskey at a wine fair years ago that was absolutely delicious, smooth and complex with no burn. Unfortunately, I was too drunk at the time to remember the name 🤪

Anyone recommend a unique tasting whiskey for under €60?

I don't know much about the blends or anything like that but I definitely don't like those peaty ones.

I'm hearing Redbreast 12, Bushmills 12, Powers The Swallows are all good shouts

Thanks 🙏