Blended whiskey is often thought of as the lesser counterpart of single malts, when that is just simply not the case. Unlike single malts, blended whiskies have the option of cherry picking the best of the best from multiple sources to create, arguably, the best whiskey ever. In Ireland, they have been blending whiskies for a long time, and blended varieties still make up the majority of the whiskey produced. These are the 6 Best Blended Irish Whiskies of 2017.

1. Jameson 18 Years Old Blended Irish Whiskey 97 Points Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation

2. West Cork Barrel Proof Limited Release Blended Irish Whiskey 96 Points Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation  

3. West Cork Bourbon Cask Blended Irish Whiskey 95 Points Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation  

4. The Irishman Founder's Reserve Small Batch Blended Irish Whiskey 95 Points Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation  

5. Kilbeggan Blended Irish Whiskey 94 Points Excellent, Highly Recommended

6. Jameson Black Barrel Blended Irish Whiskey 94 Points Excellent, Highly Recommended