So, I’m sitting here in Texas, learning to whistle and trying to absorb as much Irish culture as possible over the internet. Thanks to the global village, I can get Guiness here. But what about the REAL Irish culture? What do you drink when you need an Irish whiskey?
Jameson, natch. If the vendor’s fresh out, it’s Bushmill’s, but that stuff is positively evil to me.
Jamesons or Bushmills for me… nobody in my area stocks Powers.
And stay away from the Guinness ‘extra stout’… it’s horrible stuff, and not even imported from Ireland.
The draught cans and the new draught bottles are great, though I prefer the cans because I pour mine into a pint glass.
I am not fond of whiskey. 
Jameson Crested Ten (a nice blended Whiskey with a hint of Sherry almost tastes like a Congac) but I have not seen that for sale in the States my Dad brought back a bottle from Ireland good stuff that is for Whiskey regular Jameson is also good. Bailey’s “Irish” Cream also but I don’t know how Irish that actually is but it is good it is Whiskey based Cream liqueor with some Carmel flavor. I am an ametuer Bartender myself even though I am not legally allowed to be, but who cares?
scottish single malt whisky. no other.
Here here, Lagavulin is superb. I’ve yet to taste an Irish whisky that has the complexity and subtlety of the Best Scotch whiskies. Mind you, Jamesons is good value in the UK so should really be compared to blended scotch whiskies.
Ardbeg! you can’t beat that one
ahh, perrins57, you are a wise man. 
slainte to you.
ohhhh, a very wise woman you are too!
Talisker. End of thread. There’s nothing more to discuss. 
Steve
not too much to add anymore, true. 
Just a single? Go on, have two.
Looking at those (admittedly wonderful) photos, you appear to be a non-drinker.
Steve
Oh no Steve, we’ve not been communicating with a Whisky fetishist have we?
In my cabinet at the moment:
Lagavulin 16-yo (saving a dram for you, Amar old sport!)
Highland Park 15-yo
2x Highland Park 12-yo
Cragganmore 12-yo (going quickly though)
Bowmore 12-yo
Jameson’s
DYC (Spanish whisky) for any visitors unworthy or unappreciative of the good stuff!
may have got something around 55bottles… 
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You’ve definitely got Whoa - Whisky Obsessive Acquisition
Nah, just a couple of decent friends who know what to get a fellow for chrimbo/birthdays. But not so many that it’s all gone in no time!