SPIRITS
Mar 02, 2021
3 minutes
—Kara Newman
Just a few years ago, Irish whiskey was seen as relatively homogenous. It was billed as fruity, grassy, fresh as a bouquet of wildflowers and usually more affordable than counterparts from Scotland.
Fast-forward to today, and the category is much more diverse. Prices have inched higher, with premium bottles more prevalent, and flavor profiles have broadened. Some are rich and spiced or extravagantly Sherried to the point of displaying fruitcake flavors. Others offer robust, smoky characteristics that would satisfy those who love peated Scotch. And like brethren in Scotland and America, Irish whiskeys sport
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