Munster whiskey

Munster is the commercial and artisanal powerhouse of Irish distilling, producing more whiskey than any other Irish province.

At its core is Midleton in County Cork, source of Jameson, Redbreast, Green Spot, Yellow Spot, Powers, and Method and Madness. The southern province also features terroir-driven barley distilling at Waterford, craft production on the Dingle peninsula at Dingle, West Cork in Skibbereen, and whiskey bonding at J.J. Corry in County Clare.

  • 22 bottles in stock
  • 2 distilleries
  • From £25.99, median £68.99
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Questions

What is the best Munster whiskey?
The highest-reviewed Munster whiskey is Redbreast 21 Year Old, costing £248.00 (88.8/100 from 839 member ratings). It is also the most commonly reviewed. Munster whiskey is mostly fruity and creamy. 45% comes from sherry casks, the median age statement is 15 years and the median strength is 46% ABV. Leading distilleries include Midleton and Waterford.
What is the cheapest Munster whiskey?
The cheapest Munster whiskey is Jameson Irish Whiskey (40% ABV, 70cl), at £25.99 from DrinkSupermarket.com. That is £30.94 delivered to the UK mainland for one bottle. Members rate it 74.8/100 from 237 ratings. Next cheapest: Jameson Crested (£29.99) and Jameson Black Barrel (£35.00).
How much does Munster whiskey cost?
Munster whiskey costs from £25.99 to £248.00, with a median of £68.99 for a full-size bottle. The dearest is Redbreast 21 Year Old.
What is the oldest Munster whiskey you can buy?
Redbreast 21 Year Old, at 21 years old, from £248.00. Members rate it 88.8/100 from 839 ratings.
Why is Munster considered Ireland's whiskey powerhouse?
Munster is home to the New Midleton Distillery in County Cork, where the majority of Irish whiskey sold worldwide is made, including Jameson, Redbreast, and the Spot whiskey range. Munster is also at the forefront of modern single estate distilling at Waterford in County Waterford and coastal craft production at Dingle in County Kerry.
Which distilleries make whiskey in Munster?
Distilleries include Midleton in County Cork, Waterford Distillery in Waterford, Dingle Distillery in Kerry, and West Cork Distillers in Skibbereen.