New Irish Whiskeys for St. Patrick's Day and Beyond

We pour Irish whiskey year-round, but St Patrick’s Day is a great occasion to look at what’s doing. There are new brands like Skellig Six 18, Clan Colla, and Garavogue, but established names aren’t standing still either, as this year we’re hearing about fresh releases from Redbreast, Proper No. Twelve, Shortcross, and The Whistler—all showing that despite the global slump, Ireland’s whiskey revival is alive and well.

For collectors, Bushmills recently showcased its 26 year old Crystal Malt, while Midleton Very Rare Vintage 2026 will land this spring. Irish whiskey bonder Two Stacks is elevating its blends with older components and a packaging refresh, while Dingle returns with a retooled single malt at a different ABV and friendlier price, while a core range single pot still and its first 10 year old single malt are set to come later in the year. Whether you plan to cheer on the parade, join the celebration at your local Irish bar, or finally make that dream trip to Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is a time for one and all to raise a toast. We’re also saying sláinte to poitín, Irish cream liqueur, and the grab-and-go convenience of the Dram in a Can.

SINGLE POT STILL

93 points - Two Stacks Single Pot Still Triple Sherry Cask Finish, 43%, $49

Initially matured in bourbon barrels, with finishing in oloroso, amontillado, and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks.
Orange fondant, feisty pot still spices, blackberry, melted honey, caramelized apple, toasted oak

92 points – Dingle Single Pot Still, 46.5%, $70

Launching in April, this was matured in a ratio of 59% bourbon, 33% oloroso sherry, 4% Pedro Ximénez, and 4% red wine casks.
Red apple, peppercorn, savory notes, dried herbs, rowanberry jelly, plum

92 points - Redbreast Moscatel Wine Cask Finish, 46%, $110

The fifth release in the Iberian Series was initially matured in American whiskey and Spanish oloroso sherry casks before a 16-month finish in Málaga moscatel wine casks from Bodegas Quitapenas.
Bramley apple, blueberry, nutmeg, plum, toffee, herbal notes

92 points - Skellig Six 18 Single Pot Still, 43%, $60

A combination of triple distilled single pot still whiskeys matured in bourbon, PX sherry, and peated casks, which Skellig matures, finishes, and blends.
Baking spice, light peat, berry fruit coulis, candied cola bottles, raisin, black licorice

SINGLE MALT

94 points – Bushmills 26 year old Crystal Malt, 46%, $1,000

Crystal malt is a specialty brewing malt made by stewing and roasting green malt, which creates crystallized sugars in each kernel.
Honey cake, baked lemon, baklava, butterscotch, pear, dark chocolate

94 points – Teeling Phoenix Legends Series No. 2 16 year old Marsala Cask Finish, 46%, $350

Initially matured in bourbon casks, then finished in marsala wine casks, this limited release honors Notre Dame’s legendary 1977 “Green Jersey” game against USC, where the Fighting Irish secured their 10th consensus national title.
Black currant, caramel, roasted spices, baked apple, wine gums, caramelized sugar

93 points – Dingle Single Malt, 46.5%, $60

Triple distilled and matured in a ratio of 47% bourbon, 31% oloroso sherry, and 22% Pedro Ximénez sherry casks.
Dried red berries, baking spices, Stracciatella gelato, baked pastries, cinnamon, vanilla fudge

93 points - Dingle 10 year old Single Malt, 46.5%, $TBA

Launching in September, this was matured in a ratio of 65% bourbon, 30% port casks, and 5% Pedro Ximénez sherry casks.
Cherry, marmalade peel, cookie dough, candied strawberry, clove, gentle oak

93 points - Two Stacks Double Barrel Single Malt, 43%, $53

Distilled and matured at Great Northern Distillery, and blended by Irish whiskey bonders Two Stacks, the recipe includes 50% triple distilled single malt matured in oloroso sherry casks, 40% double distilled single malt matured in bourbon barrels, and 10% peated single malt matured in bourbon barrels.
Nectarine, pear, Band-Aids, eucalyptus, mango chunks, fruit candies

92 points - Garavogue 20 year old, 47%, $199

After 14 years in bourbon barrels, Hawk’s Rock Distillery’s double-distilled debut is a marriage of muscat, Pedro Ximénez, rum, and sauternes finishing.
Apricot tarte tatin, brioche, persimmon, candy hearts, papaya, chocolate

92 points - Killowen Rum & Raisin, 55%, $70

Distilled at Great Northern Distillery and initially aged in bourbon barrels, before being divided between Pedro Ximénez sherry butts and Killowen’s own dark rum casks.
Fig, prune, vanilla extract, Pontefract cakes, fried sweet plantain, peppermint

SINGLE GRAIN

92 points – Clan Colla 7 year old, 46%, $82

Initially matured in bourbon barrels and finished in Panamanian rum casks, this is sourced and bottled by Ahascragh Distillers, who run a zero-emissions distillery in County Galway in the west.

Tropical fruits, dried pear, gooseberry, vanilla fudge, banana chew, baking spices

91 points – Two Stacks Double Barrel Single Grain, 43%, $45

Distilled and matured at Great Northern Distillery, this includes an equal mixture of single grain whiskey matured in bourbon barrels and oloroso sherry casks
Vanilla, chamomile tea, green herbal notes, pear, dried mango, custard creams

BLEND

93 points – Midleton Very Rare Vintage 2026, 40%, $240

Midleton master distiller Kevin O’Gorman assembled this one from five distillate styles aged 14 to 36 years, spanning the house’s signature grain, a rare grain from the Barry Crockett stillhouse, and all three of Midleton’s single pot still styles—this time with a higher proportion of traditional pot still whiskey than recent vintages.
Caramel, toasted oak, citrus zest, creamy butterscotch, cinnamon powder, gingersnap

93 points – Shortcross Distiller’s Duo 5 year old, 46%, $103

Made at Rademon Estate Distillery, this blend of single pot still and malt whiskeys was matured in new American oak and bourbon barrels.
Heather honey, vanilla sponge, nutmeg, Stroopwafel, zesty citrus, nougat

92 points – Flying Tumbler The Bird, 43%, $40

Flying Tumbler is working on a couple of new releases for later this year. Meanwhile, The Bird is a combination of two blended components, matured in bourbon barrels and married in oloroso sherry casks.
Honey, vanilla cupcakes, almond ice cream, lemon meringue pie, elderflower, banoffee

92 points – Skellig Six 18 Small Batch PX Sherry Cask Finish, 40%, $40

A blend of traditional single pot still and grain whiskeys, which Skellig matures, finishes, and blends.
Dried cranberry, baking spice, granola, marmalade, cherry, brown sugar

91 points - Two Stacks The First Cut Signature Blend, 43%, $48

Distilled and matured at Great Northern Distillery, and blended by Irish whiskey bonders Two Stacks, the recipe includes 40% single grain matured in virgin oak, 40% single grain matured in bourbon barrels, 8% single pot still matured in oloroso sherry butts, 10% double-distilled single malt matured in bourbon barrels, and 2% peated malt matured in bourbon barrels.
Cereal, zested grapefruit, cinnamon stick, orchard fruit, chocolate brownie, cashew

91 points - Clan Colla 11 year old, 46%, $99

Part of the Ahascragh Distillers’ Family Bond Series, this is a blend of sourced grain and double-distilled single malt whiskeys, initially matured in bourbon barrels, then finished in oloroso sherry and peated casks.
Lemon frosting, allspice, chocolate chip, peat smoke, marmalade, cinnamon cookies

90 points - Clan Colla Uais The Triple Blend, 43%, $46

Pronounced “Oosh,” this is a blend of 50% grain, 25% single pot still, and 25% single malt whiskeys, sourced and bottled by Ahascragh Distillers.
Golden syrup, sesame crunch bars, vanilla, apricot, pound cake, pepper spice

89 points - The Whistler Triple Oak, 40%, $30

Launching in August, this is a blend of 50% bourbon barrel-matured single grain, 20% single pot still matured in bourbon barrels, 10% single pot still matured in casks seasoned with PX and oloroso sherry, 10% single malt matured in casks seasoned with PX and oloroso sherry, and 10% single malt matured in bourbon barrels.
Sweet grain, Honey Nut Cheerios, wood shavings, orange zest, dried apple, clove

Proper No. Twelve Black Reserve, $33, 40%

A blend of single malt and grain whiskey that aged for a minimum of 4 years in level-3 char bourbon barrels.

POITÍN, CREAM, & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

94 points – Two Stacks Double Irish Cream Liqueur, 17.5%, $45

This indulgent pour combines a rich Irish double cream with a solid Irish whiskey base of Two Stacks The First Cut.
Heavy cream, dark chocolate, coffee, caramel, vanilla extract, cocoa powder

90 points – Pangur The White Cat Irish Poitín, 47%, $43

A 50/50 blend of poitín from two undisclosed distilleries, likely Killowen and Great Northern.
Sweet grains, lemon drops, fresh cut lawns, almond shells, vanilla, menthol

Two Stacks Drams in a Can Discovery Collection, 43%, $25

Ideal for those on the move or exploring the great outdoors, this is a four-pack of 100 ml cans containing The First Cut blend, Double Barrel single malt, Double Barrel single grain, and Triple Sherry Cask single pot still.