
Cocktail Shaker: a bartenders best friend.Cocktail Kit: cocktail kits are the perfect gift for newbie mixology fans as they include basic bartender tools like a jigger, shaker and spoon.Best Bartender Tools & Cocktail Equipmentīefore hosting a swanky Irish Whiskey Sour soiree you’ll need to ensure you have the best bartender tools and cocktail equipment. Our easy Irish Whiskey Sour recipe requires a shot glass, sieve, cocktail shaker and ice. The dark hexagonal bottle featuring a spooky skeleton is our fave! The Sexton: Produced from triple distilled 100% malted barley, and aged in former sherry butts.The whiskey matures in a combination of new bourbon and refill bourbon casks as well as sherry casks.

Green Spot: One the few single pot-stilled Irish whiskeys aged 7-10 years.Powers Gold Label: This heavier style of a blended Irish whiskey is great for all types of cocktails.It’s rich, spicy and full of dried red fruit. Redbreast: It’s velvety and fruity, and has just enough oak to add character and flavor without getting too woody.Original: This blended Irish whiskey is a perennial favorite for its smooth finish and versatile, citrus-forward palette that makes it a perfect pick for fruitier cocktails like a classic sour. Bushmills Original: The original bottling of this classic Irish whiskey, its lighter palette speaks of fresh berries and subtle vanilla notes that make it a perfect starting point for those who want to build their understanding of Irish whiskey.

Expect smooth and toasty notes of malted barley with hints of sugar. Jameson Irish Whiskey: The world’s most popular Irish whiskey brand.If it’s your first time making a homemade Irish Whiskey Sour you’ll want to sample a selection of bottles distilled on the Emerald Isle. Authentic recipe ingredients include whiskey, lemon juice, sugar, egg white and bitters. Traditional whiskey sour drinks are quick and easy to prepare. Visit Ireland’s Jameson Distillery near Cork to sip the best Irish Whiskey Sour. Our favourite Canadian whiskies include Lot 40 from Ontario, Masterson’s from Alberta, Caribou Crossing from Quebec, Goodridge & Williams from British Columbia and Glenora from Nova Scotia. Looking to plan the ultimate road trip of Canada to discover the best Canadian whisky? They’re both worth a day trip from Dublin. There’s no better way to educate yourself about Irish Whiskey then by taking a tour of Jameson Distillery near Cork and Bushmills along the Causeway Coast. One of our favourite things to do in Edinburgh is the The Scotch Whisky Experience.įly over to Ireland and you’ll find plenty of fine whiskey produced by famous distilleries like Jamesons and Bushmills. We also suggest sipping local Scottish whisky on the Isle of Skye, Glasgow, Edinburgh and The Highlands. If you’re looking to experience the best things to do on the Isle of Islay visit award-winning distilleries like Bruichladdich, Laphroaig, Lagavulin, Ardbeg and Bowmore.


In Scotland we enjoyed a scenic road trip to the Isle of Islay, which is best known for its famous Islay Scotch whisky distilleries. We’ve visited a handful of whiskey distilleries in Europe as well as a chic whiskey cocktail bar at Multnomah Whiskey Library in Portland and Stranahans in Denver. The booming whiskey trend has also produced a high demand for premium whiskey produced by distilleries in Canada and America. Some of the world’s most famous whiskey/whisky distilleries can be found in the United Kingdom and Ireland. There’s no better way to familiarize yourself with the best Irish Whiskey Sour cocktail recipe then by planning a vacation to visit the world’s best whiskey distilleries.
