Top 10: Saint Patrick’s Day drinks

Saint Patrick’s Day Irish cream liqueurs, poitín, rum, and gin might not be on your shopping list, but here’s why you’re wrong. 

Luxuriously smooth Irish cream liqueurs go beyond Baileys to a range of fine, beautifully made craft products that are just too delicious to deny.

Traditional poitín is the original spirit of Ireland, so much more than an unaged whiskey or deadly moonshine. Forget the nonsense, learn all about it, and enjoy.

Irish gin has been making waves recently, too, and there are even Irish rum brands now. Something for every kind of drinker. All ready to be bought and enjoyed for the ultimate celebration of all things Ireland.

Here are 10 bottles for Saint Patrick’s Day shoppers who want more than whiskey. The green beer is best left to those who don’t know any better.

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Coole Swan Irish Cream Liqueur

Think Irish cream, but elevated. Made with real Irish whiskey, single-origin Belgian white chocolate, and fresh dairy cream, Coole Swan is so luxurious and rich that it enters dangerously easy-to-drink territory. Serve it neat, over ice, or in a next-level Irish coffee.

How does it taste?
Silky white chocolate, smooth vanilla, and a warming whiskey backbone.

Dingle Original Gin

Arguably Ireland’s OG craft distillery, Dingle makes fine whisky, but the first product of its to grab the headlines was this award-winning gin. With local botanicals like rowan berry, fuchsia, and bog myrtle, it has a floral, citrusy, and slightly earthy profile. If you fancy a proper Irish G&T this Saint Patrick’s Day, this is the bottle you want.

How does it taste?
Bright juniper, fresh lemon, earthy spice, and a crisp, clean finish.

Sheridan’s Layered Coffee Liqueur

One bottle, two flavours — because why settle for one when you can have both? This iconic layered liqueur features a rich coffee-chocolate section and a creamy vanilla side, designed to be poured together for the ultimate sweet and boozy treat.

How does it taste?
Espresso, dark chocolate, and smooth vanilla cream. Dessert in a glass.

Mad March Hare Irish Poitín

Mad March Hare is here to remind you why poitín has a serious history. Distilled from malted barley and bottled at 40% ABV, it’s smooth, rich and clean. Perfect for sipping neat or making a seriously punchy cocktail. Replace the Tequila with this in a Margarita. Trust us. 

How does it taste?
Creamy grain sweetness, white pepper spice, and a long, warming finish.

Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur

Five Farms is made from 100% Irish dairy cream and triple-distilled Irish whiskey, creating a rich, velvety liqueur that feels like liquid luxury. I think my record for the fastest a bottle has ever been consumed in my house belongs to this. 

How does it taste?
Fresh cream, butterscotch, vanilla, and a big hit of whiskey warmth.

The Muff Liquor Company Irish Potato Craft Gin

Yes, it’s called Muff. No, we’re not going to pretend that’s not hilarious. But look beyond the name, and you’ll find an Irish gin made with locally sourced potatoes and infused with citrus and spice. This gin is bold, smooth, and completely unique. Plus, it makes a cracking Martini.

How does it taste?
Crisp citrus, peppery spice, and a creamy, rounded mouthfeel from the potato base.

Shanky’s Whip

Think of this as a whiskey lover’s answer to a creamy liqueur — except there’s no cream. Instead, it’s a blend of Irish whiskey, vanilla, and caramel, with a touch of stout beer. The result? A rich, silky-smooth spirit with a dessert-like sweetness that goes down easy.

How does it taste?
Toffee, vanilla, soft spice, and a subtle roasted malt note.

Two Shores Rum – Oloroso Sherry Cask (Irish Whiskey Finish)

A rum with an Irish twist, Two Shores starts life in the Caribbean before making its way to Ireland for a finishing period in oloroso sherry casks that previously aged Irish whiskey. It’s a fruity and fun rum that whiskey lovers will appreciate.

How does it taste?
Dried fruits, molasses, warm spice, and a touch of sherried sweetness.

Blood Monkey Irish Gin

Named after a centuries-old smuggling tradition, Blood Monkey is an Irish gin with a rebellious streak. Designed to be sipped neat like whiskey, it boasts bold citrus, earthy spice, and a velvety texture that sets it apart from the crowd.

How does it taste?
Zesty orange, fresh pine, and warm cardamom spice.

Copeland Bordeaux Grand Cru Rum

Northern Ireland meets the best of French wine cask finishing with this barrel-aged beauty. This Caribbean rum spends time in Bordeaux Grand Cru casks in Ireland, giving it layers of rich fruit, spice, and oak complexity.

How does it taste?
Dark cherries, vanilla, nutmeg, and a lingering red wine warmth.

So, there you have it—10 brilliant bottles to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in style.

Whether you’re after a silky Irish cream, a rich poitín, a beautifully crafted gin, or a rum with an Irish twist, there’s something here for every kind of celebration.

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Sláinte!

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