Taste Test: Irish whiskey

Money Magazine bought five blended Irish whiskeys and then rounded up a tasting panel of drinkers - including a couple of recent imports - from County Donegal.

Tullamore Dew, $25
County Offaly
Tullamore Dew, $25
Grade: B-plus
Sniff Test: It has a "rich" but not "overpowering" aroma.
Taste: Silky. Not only does it go down smooth, but it has a good aftertaste.
Burn: It's very smooth, but it still warms the pipes.
The Bottom Line: Tullamore Dew might not be as popular as other brands, but it definitely impressed us. A solid choice.

Clontarf

Jameson

Tullamore Dew

Bushmills

Kilbeggan

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