3 Blended Irish Whiskeys BETTER than Jameson!

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After a bunch of requests, today on What's on The Shelf Wednesday we have 3 blended Irish whiskeys that are better than Jamesons! All three offer more flavor, complexity and are also affordable and available! Today we explore Bushmill's Black Bush, Power's Gold Label and Writer's Tears.
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@patrickq7489 2 жыл бұрын

Better off drinking a glass of water than Proper 12. Best review I heard for that one is from Rex and Daniel at Whiskey Tribe: "If you fight, may you fight for a friend, if you steal, may you steal your lovers heart, an if you drink may you drink something else."

@kflynn1867 2 жыл бұрын

Power's Gold is my pound for pound champ for an everyday drinker. The 3 Swallows and John's Lane are more than incredible. Also among the best top tier whiskeys.

@MrHunterbuchanan 2 жыл бұрын

Cool list! These all make sense for bourbon lovers venturing into Irish whiskey. The only reason I've never tried Writer's Tears is that I've never seen it for under $50 near me, which makes it a hard sell when Single Pot Still exists for that price. My go-to blended Irish is actually Jameson Caskmates Stout, creamy and lovely.

@ARGONUAT 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear your positive thoughts on the Writer’s Tears. I got to try that recently on a lark and was shocked at how good it was. I had overlooked that one on shelves for many years assuming it was nothing special. Great call!

@jessemendez7695 2 жыл бұрын

Andalusia Triple Distilled is an amazing Irish style whiskey from Blanco, Texas! Texas heat really pulls out the flavor from the barrel AND they bottle it at 100 proof!

@michelemartin4842 2 жыл бұрын

We've had Writer's Tears and really like it. We see Powers all the time but haven't ever pulled the trigger. Sounds like we should though. Thanks!!

@Headroom4Prez. 10 ай бұрын

At their respective price-points, both Power's and Black Bush are INCREDIBLE.

@kenschrand 2 жыл бұрын

Jason the only problem I had with Bushmills Black Bush is that it started to turn out with a bright lemon flavor over time. The bottle was kept in a cool dark cabinet with a constant temperature. The Jameson never turned out with the lemon flavor.

@danielturner8798 2 жыл бұрын

Black Bush is the one I keep on my bar!

@danielturner8798 2 жыл бұрын

Knappogue Castle 12 is my go-to single malt. Hoping it will be part of your next review!

@thebigcoorslight 2 жыл бұрын

Great review of 3 great whiskey's! I was drinking some Power's Gold Label while I watched this. Looking forward to your reviews of other Irish!

@belliott4213 2 жыл бұрын

Like that Penelope, over your left shoulder. Just started getting it in NC Last month. Grabbed a bottle of barrel strength!!

@jordanboyd336 2 жыл бұрын

Great breakdown. Powers Gold Label is my favorite affordable Irish Whiskey. Three Swallow and John's Lane are also greater values for single pot still Irish whiskey. And the Powers core line is all non-chill filtered, which is always a plus for me. Thanks

@idlethreat7193 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! Now I have some ammo to bring in my constant arguments with my "Jameson's is the best" friend.

@phobbes4-zero 2 жыл бұрын

POWERS!!! Love that stuff, and it's probably the cheapest of the lot too. Definitely under appreciated.

@imoffthegrid2158 2 жыл бұрын

Slane triple casked is a great blended Irish whiskey .

@IC86 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the timely review. I’m about to expand my whisky journey to Irish Whiskey, likely with Redbreast 12. I’ll keep these three recommendations on my list for the future. P.S. that list does not include Proper 12, so sorry.

@roscoepcoltrane23 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you did this one. Thank you. I’ve tried Jameson and Teeling. Being used to Bourbon I was wanting more flavor from an Irish whiskey and one of these may be the ticket.

@aaronkubly8429 2 жыл бұрын

I was the same way. I found Jameson Black Barrel and it ticked all the flavors that I wanted with the creaminess of regular Irish. It’s been my go to for a while now.

@stever7732 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. I only really started getting into whisky (sorry, UK spelling) as a new Covid lockdown interest, being mostly a real ale / craft beer guy, first scotch and then by extension also dipped into bourbon and Irish whiskey (I’m half Irish). With Irish whiskey I was review-led to Redbreast (12 and CS), Spot (Green, Yellow and Red) and Teeling small batch, and had so far not given Irish blends any thought. Your review has sold me on trying some of these, maybe Writer’s Tears first as I have also heard elsewhere that this is good stuff. Great channel!

@craigbenfield3047 2 жыл бұрын

I was talking whiskey last night and a friend give me a Red Breast 12 cask strength said he didn't like it, it's really good. I love my Teeling Small Batch and single malt. Powers will be my next Irish. Great Review Jason! Cheers!

@davidcolgan3268 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had 2 of the 3. I agree with you on the Writer’s Tears and the Powers. I need to find the Black Bush.

@877-MASH-NOW 2 жыл бұрын

I have Bushmills Black. Easy and good sipper. I will have to try the other two. I have a soft spot for Jamison since that was one of the Whiskeys that got me into the game. WHISKEY CHEERS

@MrPsiman 2 жыл бұрын

Teeling Small Batch is around 7 years old and 46%ABV non chill filtered and finished in Flor De Cana rum casks and around $25 to $35. Nice with cigars

@stux101ksb4 2 жыл бұрын

That Writers Tears sounds good. I’m typically a fan of other whiskey styles aged or finished in bourbon barrels. Adds some extra flavor punch

@billyboy9810 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy all three of these blends and the Jameson Black Barrel is excellent too. My favourite Irish whiskies are the single pot still expressions and the Powers John's Lane 12 is an absolute gem. Cheers Jason!

@djbeacon1942 2 жыл бұрын

Jason, Great NY Italian Irish accent! Really enjoy the Black Bush. Nice sipper and holds up well in a Hot Toddy or with ice.

@andrewmorehead8710 2 жыл бұрын

I have seen the Writer's Tears, but didn't know anything about it. Now I will pick it up. Thanks.

@shaunblake5843 2 жыл бұрын

Jason, great stuff! I've been snubbing blended Irish for quite a while now, this encourages another look at the category

@rickytickruss1800 2 жыл бұрын

I love Power's Gold Label. Great to sip, and my favorite Irish whiskey to mix with coke. Great episode!

@Gachain 2 жыл бұрын

Totally enjoy, each of these three, Just finished a bottle of Black Bush. I have Writer's Tears on the shelf and will be getting another bottle of Powers Blend shortly!! Sláinte Mike

@robertshay9235 2 жыл бұрын

I’d be into trying the writers tears. I typically go Redbreast 12 when going Irish. I haven’t tried Redbreast 12 cask yet. Wanna sip that for sure

@terrancescott9414 2 жыл бұрын

That Powers is great and the Bushmill Red Bush is fantastic too

@brokenhorns 2 жыл бұрын

Found a bottle of Writer’s Tears for $33 and I am thoroughly enjoying it! Great pick. Thanks.

@TheMashandDrum 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. No grain Whiskey added! Glad your enjoying it.

@crazylikeafox1163 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to more videos on Irish Whiskeys! That's a category I've not actually tried. I have heard good things about Writer's Tears in the past. I might have to pick up a bottle. The Bushmill's sounds good too except I know that with sherry finished Scotches, I get a lot of bile notes from that because I'm sensitive to butyric acid. So while the tasting notes on that bottle sound good, I'm not sure about the sherry part.

@samuelvincent5602 2 жыл бұрын

Powers has been my go to for a long while as well as writers years. Writers tears red head is a great one if you can get your hands on it

@lyacoubian 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful comparison. Jameson Black Barrel would have been a better candidate to measure up against Black Bush, Powers and Writers' Tears.

@scottwilliams5388 2 жыл бұрын

Gonna have to look for these. Thanks Jason for the review

@greenpea9412 2 жыл бұрын

Lol.... caused me to laugh out loud when you did the "top of the morning to ya" I got my head phones on and my wife is on the couch watching some weird damn movie. Anyhow my oldest son can talk exactly like an Irishman and he would say that on the rare occasion he was up early. As for the Irish whiskey, I have not tried any Irish whiskey yet so I will look for those. Good stuff as always.

@brianb2837 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite though is still RedBreast especially when it can be gotten on sale

@TheMashandDrum 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Not a blend but a damn good Irish whiskey

@guycolerick7958 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the video....happen to catch the Powers on sale at my local liquor store for $19. ..normally $30. Would have never picked it up if you had not posted this video. Thanks again!

@abdulkarimjamilu2801 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Good day I have few bottles left Dm me if you are interested 🥃.

@steveh.3370 Жыл бұрын

Can’t beat Powers Gold for quality/price. Reminds me of sipping Powers and Guinness in a quaint hotel bar in Killarney a few years ago. Never forget it.

@LP23D6 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jason. Just getting into Irish and have tasted and enjoyed the Powers but after your review, Bushmill is on my list. Sounds "nice for the price". Keep up the good work!

@gebronthomasson6960 2 жыл бұрын

Everything about the Black Bush sounded good aside from the Wine taste you mentioned..but will have to give it a shot..thanks for video

@daviddonnelly2700 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! Some good values and 2 of the 3 are new to me. Will try them all out.

@DavidBrown-it9ig 2 жыл бұрын

Im a fan of Connemara Cask Strength Irish whisky...bracing stuff but delicious!

@reydabeast1331 2 жыл бұрын

I've always enjoyed Jameson, but never truly branched out in the Irish whiskey world. All 3 of these sounds delicious

@adventurousvues3633 2 жыл бұрын

That writers tears is really on point. Thank you for the review.

@loganclemons4961 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff! I for the life of me cannot get over a gross metallic aluminum or copper-penny note in Jameson. Totally agree and would prefer any of these any day over Jameson. Nice to see you branching out past bourbon a bit!

@nealfager8126 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree. I've never really liked Jameson and wished there were more and better Irish Whiskeys especially cuz I'm part Irish.

@jacksmith2315 Жыл бұрын

@Neal Fager there is, you just have to try more. Watch some reviews and see what sounds good to you

@nealfager8126 Жыл бұрын

@@jacksmith2315 I have tried some other Irish Whiskeys but most didn't really stand out to me, especially to really good Scotch. I'd almost rather drink bottom shelf cheap Bourbon than more expensive "better" Jameson and only drank Bushmills a few times. I'm 39 and only just tried Scotch, good Bourbon and Irish Whiskey (other than Jameson), a few years ago. Most of my life I drank Crown R, Jack D, Jim B, Kessler or Black Velvet. I am part Irish but found few Irish Whiskeys I really like or love but have already found plenty of Scotch or Bourbon I love. The Irish may have invented Whiskey which I fully appreciate but the Scots definitely perfected it. I already love Scotch way more than Irish Whiskey.

@jacksmith2315 Жыл бұрын

@@nealfager8126 have you tried redbreast or green spot? Or any other color spot?

@petemcfeet28 7 ай бұрын

Sipping on my first Powers Gold Label as I watch this. I agree that it's preferred to Jameson and regrettably to my previous favourite of Black Bush. Perhaps Black Bush can't deliver like it used to because, to me it doesn't taste the same as when it became my favourite. I think some of the age has come out of it as the whisky trend continues to explode. I still haven't tried the Writer's Tears as the bottles are 50ml less for more money and I'm not a fan of that marketing strategy. Start "shrinkflationing" booze and a lot of cheap whiskeys will find my money in their pockets as they can shove that strategy straight up their arse!

@calebsteingruber6906 2 жыл бұрын

Powers Gold Label is my Irish blend staple, I find it to have all the characteristic shortbread notes, but is spicier, and great oily mouthfeel.

@dane5896 2 жыл бұрын

Powers is the biggest seller in the pubs in Ireland. Kilbeggen had a rye whiskey.

@brianwalsh9778 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you have tried it yet… But I really like the Irishman....Blender's Reserve. Really good for the money!

@WhiskyNeighbour 2 жыл бұрын

Great video idea. I certainly enjoy Writer's Tears. Irish is not my go to, but these are good bottles. Cheers!

@robzilla69 2 жыл бұрын

I've heard mixed reviews on writers tears. You tend to like similar things to me so I will have to get one.

@prestonorrick3498 2 жыл бұрын

The Irishman and Bushmills Black Bush are tops for me.

@timsoreno 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Thank you. I've been wanting to try Powers for a while. Might I recommend Roe & Co. It's really good. I'd be interested to hear what you think.

@donaldrance 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review! Well done sir!

@TheMashandDrum 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help Donald as always.

@horatiodreamt 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Very informative.

@a.w.3480 2 жыл бұрын

totally agree about Powers Gold & Black Bush. Id personally swap out Teelings Small Batch for the Writers Tears (overpriced imo).

@vasiliwilliams5668 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid need more Irish whiskey videos

@WhispyWoods. 2 жыл бұрын

Love this series 👍

@pauld9933 2 жыл бұрын

Redbreast or Green/Yellow/Red Dot the preferred for Irish. Yes, they aren't blends

@dccoletrain 2 жыл бұрын

I definitely need to try more Irish whiskey. I do really enjoy Jameson Stout edition. Regular Jameson is okay after you’ve had some other stuff… or great for mixing

@abdulkarimjamilu2801 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Good day I have few bottles left Dm me if you are interested 🥃.

@TumblingDice47 2 жыл бұрын

Good review Jason. I've had the Black Bush and a shot of the Powers. I'm still a fan of Tullamore Dew and of course Red Breast 12. Jameson, not so much. Will give the WT a try.

@abdulkarimjamilu2801 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Good day I have few bottles left Dm me if you are interested 🥃.

@pauleddy5146 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! I thought I was the only guy suggesting Bushmills instead of Jameson. I also liked Fighting 69th, although a close substitute and not that different from Jameson's.

@bidnow2946 2 жыл бұрын

I find these reviews interesting. I was not impressed with Bushmill's nor Power's, but I don't remember which style I selected. I don't recall ever having Writer's Tears, so that may be next.

@KennethRathburn 2 жыл бұрын

I think you should bring back Double Bass and do it between Bushmills Black Bush and Jameson Black Barrel. Tried the latter for the first time in years and it made me do a double-take, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it.

@TheMashandDrum 2 жыл бұрын

Going to start doing double bass weekly!

@lars2894 11 ай бұрын

Sadly Powers Gold is the only one availabe at my local store and it costs a whopping $40 😞

@ThriftyWhiskey 2 жыл бұрын

Writer's Tears is outside of our price range, but we can get the rest of them. Guess I know what blind flight we are doing next.

@spoonunit03 8 ай бұрын

I keep buying Powers GL and drink it in quick time...Hence I never seem to have any in the house. Super annoying. :)

@TheBarleyLads 2 жыл бұрын

Three great whiskeys for sure. For a step up in complexity and flavor but still affordable, Jameson Black Barrel is incredible value and great as an intro to Irish whiskey for Bourbon drinkers. Roe & Co is also a newer offering from Diageo (Guinness) and comes in at 90 proof. It's good for sipping and a great cocktail maker.

@KingIshaqq 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s allot of selection

@B1gC4st 2 жыл бұрын

We'll call it Powers Gold, but put a red label on it.

@dusiokas 2 жыл бұрын

i start liking iris whiskey more than bourbon still missing bourbon notes sometimes but redbreast 15 or jameson bow street 18 hard to beat by any bourbon any way

@kraigglenton8777 2 жыл бұрын

Good video but Sexton Single Malt> give it a try

@TheMashandDrum 2 жыл бұрын

That will be featured in the single malt video. Big fan

@jkdubya85 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never been too much into Irish whiskeys (I guess too much Jameson back in the day, and Proper No. 12 is just bad), but wound up picking up a Redbreast 12 cask strength after seeing it featured on your channel. I like it. I’ll give one or more of these a try as well.

@abdulkarimjamilu2801 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Good day I have few bottles left Dm me if you are interested 🥃.

@rogerloh5131 2 жыл бұрын

Love Irish whiskey 👍👍👍

@emcrolls 2 жыл бұрын

I have passed on writers tears so many times. Too many I guess🍏🧈🍊

@mmtx73 5 ай бұрын

I kind of feel like this is a bit of a false equivalency on some level. I'm not overly familiar with the Writer's Tears product line, but I do know it's a good $7.00 to $10.00 more a bottle that the Jameson. As is the Black Bush. The only entry level whiskey I see here is the Power's. To make a fair comparison against the Jameson I would want to see Powers and the Bushmills original, or Tullamore Dew or Slaine, something like that. Entry level whiskey vs. entry level whiskey. Now if you want to stack up the Jameson Black Label vs. the Black Bush I'd be very interested in your take on that.

@JohnSmith-vt5ry Жыл бұрын

I need your help. I am new to whiskey and love your channel. I do like bourbon and have figured that out. However I just don’t like Scotch and I think it’s the malted barley flavor but not certain. I just tried Kilbrin Irish from Total wines and love the mild grain notes and fresh crisp fruit but the fruit is weak. Can you try this whiskey and then tell me one that is similar on the grain and ABV but has more fruit or sweet flavor?

@TheMashandDrum Жыл бұрын

Get Green Spot Irish whiskey. Same ABV and alot more flavors.

@nealfager8126 Жыл бұрын

I've never really liked Jameson and almost never buy it. I'm part Irish and wondered for years why I never really liked it and especially for St. Paddy's Day wish there were much better Irish Whiskeys to celebrate possibly my favorite holiday.

@jamesfitzgerald480 2 жыл бұрын

What about Dubiner Irish whiskey?Ive tried it and it's much better than Jameson.

@TheMashandDrum 2 жыл бұрын

Will check that one out

@whodey59 2 жыл бұрын

Powers Gold and Writers Tears are very good...but Black Bush, I get a mouth full of raisins and prunes which I find very nasty.

@darkoanton5 10 ай бұрын

If you are comparing Bushmills Black Barrel to regular Jamesons maybe it should be Jameson Black Barrel.

@jamesbates2696 Жыл бұрын

@themashanddrum…Jason, ive been a bourbon and american whiskey guy for a few years and follow the channel. I want to get into trying irish whiskey. If you could recommend one bottle for under $50, what would you suggest?

@fat_basturd5345 10 ай бұрын

I drink bourbon when I want to slum it.

@LeatherDaddy97 2 жыл бұрын

Powers is great. Writers tears is ok imo but ive never found it anything great

@agustroestamadji5543 2 жыл бұрын

Jason, what is the most tastiest and sweetest Scotch Whiskey available?

@TheMashandDrum 2 жыл бұрын

Probably any Speyside or highland aged for a long time in a px cask.

@erikevenson4303 2 жыл бұрын

Good review but the real question is does Irish Yoda approve?

@farklestaxbaum4945 Жыл бұрын

I am admittedly new to Irish Whisky, but literally every bottle I have tried has been better than Jameson, even cheaper ones. Kinda unfortunate that its so popular, cuz if its your first Irish Whisky, it may turn you off of the category

@philc1884 2 жыл бұрын

It's funny, couple years ago I would've enjoyed getting into this. I've enjoyed Jameson for many years and feel it hold's up well in the category. But now that I'm very into bourbon (and the complexities of higher proofs) the irish/scotch whiskies don't interest me. They're like spritzers now.

@TaylorOpee 2 жыл бұрын

What’s your take on writer’s tears double oak? Was it outside the price range for this lineup?

@TheMashandDrum 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah a little bit high...need to try it.

@DoverPipes 2 жыл бұрын

What? No, "Fighting 69th."? PS: "Proper Twelve" is proper SHYTE!!!!

@chazzman8206 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to try some of these as I’ve always enjoyed Tullamore Dew. Unrelated, I was able to grab 2 Angel Envy single barrel store picks today and not sure if I should open and drink or gift them away. Any chance you’ll be tasting that anytime soon?

@TheMashandDrum 2 жыл бұрын

I normally don't do picks but I did open one on my livestream. It was really good. Way better than the standard.

@IC86 2 жыл бұрын

My brother gave me a bottle of Angels Envy for Christmas a couple of years ago. It’s really good. You might open one of your bottles and try it, and gift the other one.

@pizzawarlord9232 Жыл бұрын

I rather have Slane special edition for for under $40 if I were doing a blend. Normally love your pics but Bush and Gold just do not appeal to me. Jameson Black Barrel is good