A toast to the Emerald Isle
St Patrick's Day is the perfect excuse to explore the extraordinary range of Irish whiskey. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply toasting the occasion at home, a well-chosen Irish whiskey elevates the celebration beyond the ordinary.
For the purists, single pot still whiskey is Ireland's great contribution to the whisky world - a style found nowhere else. Green Spot is the accessible entry point, offering orchard fruit, barley spice and a creamy texture that's instantly appealing. Redbreast at cask strength takes that same pot still character and dials everything up, with rich dried fruit, toasted oak and a long, warming finish.
If your St Patrick's Day involves food - and it should - Irish whiskey is remarkably versatile at the table. A smooth Bushmills 16 pairs beautifully with smoked salmon, while Powers John's Lane has enough structure and spice to stand up to a hearty Irish stew. For dessert, the honeyed sweetness of Writers' Tears makes a wonderful companion to anything involving chocolate or caramel.
And for those who like to keep things sociable, Proper Twelve and Jameson serve brilliantly in cocktails - an Irish Coffee made with good whiskey is a thing of beauty on a cold March evening. Sláinte!