Kirwan's Whiskey Guide

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Kirwan’s Whiskey Flights

Caribbean Cruise - $25

Balvenie 14 yr Caribbean Cask

Angel’s Envy Rye Caribbean Cask

Tullamore Dew Caribbean Cask

Here at Kirwan’s, we are passionate about Whiskey, so much so that we have created our very own Whiskey Guide. A dedicated menu that offers a varied and wide selection of the finest whiskey from Ireland, Scotland, America, and the world.

All you need to do is make your choice, sit back, and enjoy! We will continuously be updating our menu with new whiskeys, so be sure to come back and see what’s new.

If whiskey tasting is a relatively new experience for you, try one of our carefully selected whiskey flights!

Our flights showcase some of our favorite whiskey distillers in the world and have been chosen to give great whiskey tasting experiences.

Spot of Green - $40

Green Spot

Green Spot Château Léoville Barton

Green Spot Château Monetelena

The Robin - $70

Redbreast 12 yr

Redbreast 18 yr

Redbreast 21 yr

Mark’s “One For The Road” - $100

Red Spot

Redbreast Tawny Port Cask

Middleton Barry Crockett

The Celtic Tiger - $240

Van Winkle 13 yr Rye

Redbreast 27 yr

Macallan 18 yr

Irish Whiskey

Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Single Malt Whiskey is a type of whiskey that is made from malted barley and distilled by a single distillery using a traditional copper pot still. Ireland is known for producing a variety of single malts, which are often characterized by their clean and delicate flavors.

Whiskeys: Bushmills 12yr, 16yr, & 21yr, Connemara, Knappogue Castle, & The Sexton

Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Single pot still whiskey is a distinctive type of whiskey that is exclusively produced in Ireland. It is crafted using a combination of malted barley and unmalted ‘green’ barley, utilizing a traditional copper pot still. This method of production sets it apart from other types of whiskey, making it unique to Ireland.

Whiskeys: Drumshambo, Powers Three Swallows, Powers John Lane 12 yr, Spots Whiskeys, Irishman’s, Midleton Very Rare, Redbreast Whiskeys, & Writers’ Tears

Blended Irish Whiskey

Blended whiskey is a combination of different styles, namely pot still, single malt, and single grain. The most common blend consists of a significant amount of column still grain whiskey, along with a smaller proportion of either single malt or single pot still whiskey.

Whiskeys: Bushmills Original & Black Bush, Dubliner, Jameson

Whiskeys, Kilbeggan, Paddys, Powers Gold Label, Roe & Co, Slane, Teeling Small Batch, & Tullamore Dew Whiskeys

Old Bushmills Distillery, Co. Antrim

Bushmills Original

Bushmills Blackbush

Bushmills Redbush

Bushmills 10 yr

Bushmills 12 yr

Bushmills 16 yr

Bushmills 21 yr

Cooley Distillery, Co. Louth

Quiet Man 8 yr

Quiet Man Traditional

Connemara Single Malt

Connemara 12 yr

Tyrconnell 10 yr Sherry Cask

Tyrconnell Single Malt

Dublin Liberties Distillery, Co. Dublin The Dubliner Bourbon Cask

Flying Tumbler Distillery, Co. Carlow

Glendalough Distillery, Co. Wicklow

Glendalough Double Barrel

Glendalough Pot Still

Glendalough 7 yr Mizunara Cask

Kilbeggan Distillery, Co. Westmeath

Kilbeggan 18 yr

Kinahan Distillery, Co. Dublin

Kinahan’s Small Batch

Kinahan’s Small Batch 10 yr

Kinsale Spirit Distillery, Co. Cork

Great Earl Single Grain

Spanish Earl Single Malt

Red Earl

Wild Atlantic IPA

Wild Atlantic Rechar

Midleton Distillery, Co. Cork

Blue Spot

Green Spot

Green Spot Chateau-Leoville Green Spot

Red Spot Yellow Spot

Jameson Original

Jameson Black Barrel

Jameson Caskmates IPA

Jameson Caskmates Stout

Jameson Orange

Jameson 18 yr

Knappogue Castle 12 yr

Knappogue Castle 14 yr

Knappogue Castle 16 yr

Knappogue Castle 21 yr

Midleton

Midleton Very Rare Dair Gaelach

Midleton Very Rare 2023

Powers Gold

Powers John Lane 12 yr

Powers Rye

Redbreast 12 yr

Redbreast 12 yr Cask Strength

Redbreast 15 yr

Redbreast 18 yr

Redbreast 21 yr

Redbreast 27 yr

Redbreast Lustau

Redbreast PX Sherry Cask

Redbreast Tawny Port

Redbreast Kentucky Oak

Redbreast Missouri Oak

Roe & Co Distillery, Co. Dublin

Roe & Co

Slane Distillery, Co. Meath

Slane Triple Casked

Teeling Distillery, Co. Dublin

Teeling Blackpitts

Teeling Pot Still

Teeling Small Batch

Teeling Single Grain

Teeling Single Malt

The Shed Distillery, Co. Leitrim

Drumshanbo Pot Still

Drumshanbo Marsala Cask

Tullamore Distillery, Co. Carlow

Tullamore Dew

Tullamore Dew 12 yr

Tullamore Dew 18 yr

Tullamore Dew Cider Cask

Tullamore Dew Honey

Tullamore Dew Rum Cask

Walsh Distillery, Co. Carlow

Irishman’s Founders Reserve

Harvest

Writers’ Tears Copper Pot

Speyside Scotch

Speyside Scotch is renowned for its smooth, elegant, and often fruity character, making it a favorite among whisky enthusiasts worldwide. Situated in the northeast of Scotland, the Speyside region is home to the highest concentration of distilleries in the country, including some of the most well-known names in the industry.

Scotches: Aberlour, Balvenie, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, & Macallan

Speyside

Abelour 12 yr

Abelour 18 yr

Abelour Abu’nadh

Balvenie 12 yr Year Double Cask

Balvenie 14 yr Caribbean

Balvenie 16 yr French Oak

Balvenie 21 yr Port

Benriach 10 yr

Benriach 12 yr

Highland Scotch hails from one of the largest and most diverse regions in Scotland, encompassing a vast geographic area that includes rugged mountains, rolling hills, and coastal regions. Highland whiskies are known for their wide-ranging flavor profiles, which can vary from light and floral to rich and robust.

Scotches: Glenmorangie, Highland Park, & Oban

Lowland Scotch

Lowland Scotch originates from the southernmost region of Scotland, characterized by its gentle, light, and approachable style. The Lowlands are known for their fertile farmlands, gentle rolling hills, and meandering rivers, which contribute to the region’s distinct scotch profile.

Scotches: Ardbeg & Glenkinchie

Islay Scotch Highland Scotch

Islay Scotch refers to scotch produced on the Isle of Islay, which is located off the west coast of Scotland. Islay scotches are renowned for their distinctive and often robust flavors, characterized by peat smoke, maritime influences, and a rich complexity.

Scotches: Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Lagavulin, & Laphraoig

Benriach Smoky 10 yr

Benriach Smoky 12 yr

Benromach Organic

Glendronach 12 yr

Glendronach 15yr

Glenfiddich 12 yr

Glenfiddich 14 yr

Glenfiddich 15 yr

Glenfiddich 18 yr

Glenfiddich 19 yr

Glenfiddich 21 yr

Glenfiddich Fire and Cane

Glenfiddich IPA

Glenfiddich Project XXX

Glenlivet 12 yr

Glenlivet 15 yr

Glenlivet 18 yr

Glenlivet Caribbean

Glenrothes Sherry

Macallan 12 yr Double Cask

Macallan 12 yr Sherry

Macallan 15 yr

Macallan 18 yr

Speyburn 10 yr

Speyburn Bradan Orach

Lowland

Auchentoshan 12 yr

Glenkinchie 12 yr

Highland

Dalmore 12 yr

Dalmore 15 yr

Dalmore 18 yr

Dalmore Cigar Malt

Deanston 12 yr

Deanston 14yr

Islay

Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 yr

Ardbeg 10 yr

Bruichladdich Barley

Bruichladdich Classic Laddie

Bunnahabhain 12 yr

Caol Ila 12 yr

Isle of Jura 10 yr

Lagavulin 16 yr

Laphroaig 10 yr

Campbeltown

Glen Scotia Double Cask

Glenglassaugh Blended

Glenmorangie

Highland Park 12 yr

Highland Park 15 yr Fire

Highland Park 18 yr

Highland Park Dark Origins

Highland Park Magnus

Highland Park Valkyrie

Loch Lomond 12 yr

Oban 14 yr

Old Pulteney 12 yr

Old Pulteney Navigator

Talisker 10 yr

Talisker 18 yr

Tomatin 12 yr

Chivas Regal

Dewar’s

Johnnie Walker Black

Johnnie Walker Blue

Johnnie Walker Green

Johnnie Walker High Rye

Johnnie Walker Red

Monkey Shoulder

Brown Foreman Distillery, Louisville, KY

Kentucky Bourbon vs. Tennessee Whiskey

Both Kentucky bourbon and Tennessee whiskey are primarily made from a mash bill that includes at least 51% corn, along with other grains such as rye, barley, or wheat. Tennessee whiskey, however, typically undergoes an extra step known as the Lincoln County Process, where the distilled spirit is filtered through charcoal before aging. This charcoal mellowing process is not required for bourbon.

Tennessee whiskey, as mentioned, undergoes the Lincoln County Process, which involves filtering the whiskey through charcoal before aging. This process is believed to impart smoothness and remove impurities. Kentucky bourbon does not typically undergo charcoal mellowing, although some distilleries may choose to use this method as part of their production process.

While both Kentucky bourbon and Tennessee whiskey share some common flavor characteristics such as caramel, vanilla, and oak notes, the charcoal mellowing process used in Tennessee whiskey may impart a slightly different flavor profile, often described as smoother and with hints of charcoal or smokiness.

Rye

Rye whiskey is made primarily from a mash bill containing at least 51% rye grain, giving it a spicier and more robust flavor profile compared to bourbon. Rye whiskey may feature notes of pepper, cinnamon, dill, and sometimes a hint of fruitiness. It tends to have a dry and slightly bitter finish. Rye whiskey has historical significance in the United States and was a popular choice among early American settlers.

Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY

Trace

Straight From the Barrel

Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch

Weller’s 12 yr

Weller’s Antique 107

Weller’s C.Y.P.B.

Weller’s Full Proof

Jack

Jack

Tuthilltown Distillery, Hudson Valley, NY

Westland Distillery, Seattle, WA

Westland Single Malt

Westland Single Malt Colore

Westland Single Malt Garryana

Westland Single Malt Peated

Westland Single Malt Sherry

Westland Single Malt Solum

Whistle Pig Farm Distillery, Shoreham, VT

Wild Turkey Distilling Co., Lawrenceburg, KY

Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles, KY

Woodford Double Oak

Reserve Rye

Woodinville Whiskey Co. Woodinville, WA

Bourbon

Moscatel

Port Finish

Canadian

Canadian whiskey is a type of whiskey that is known for its smoothness, light flavor profile, and versatility. In Canada, there are regulations governing the production of whiskey. For a spirit to be labeled as Canadian whiskey, it must be produced and aged in Canada, distilled to no more than 90% alcohol by volume, and bottled at a minimum of 40% alcohol by volume.

Japanese

Japanese whiskey is a style of whiskey that has gained international acclaim for its exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and unique flavor profiles. Japanese whiskey has its roots in Scotch whisky, as Japanese distillers often learned their craft from Scottish experts and adopted similar production methods. However, Japanese whiskey has evolved to develop its own distinct identity and style.

Canadian Club

Crown Royal

Crown Royal Apple

Harmony

Nikka Coffey Grain

Nikka Days

Nikka from the Barrel

Suntory Toki Seagrams 7 Yamazaki 12 yr Seagrams VO Japanese

Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve

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