Rating 91
Style
Whiskey
Produced In Ireland
ABV 43%
Availability Year Round
Price $38.00 
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Reviewed 2026-03-10

Muff Irish Whiskey Review

Don’t avoid this “real, serious liquor” just because of its childishly provocative name, jug-handle bottle design, or ownership group which counts Russell Crowe and Ed Sheeran (among others). Your expectations will actually be rocked by this delightful blend of Irish malt and grain whiskeys, some peated, and matured in a variety of casks including ex-bourbon and sherry. It’s a pretty fruity Irish whiskey, that’s more citrusy on the nose, and more tropical – think mangoes, nectarines, coconuts, and even bananas — on the palate, with just enough smoke to balance everything out. True, there’s a little too much alcohol bite, especially at a mere 43 percent ABV, to enjoy it neat, but you’ll welcome the heat when it's deployed in, say, an Irish Coffee or The Tipperary.

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Muff Irish Whiskey
Don’t avoid this “real, serious liquor” just because of its childishly provocative name, jug-handle bottle design, or ownership group which counts Russell Crowe and Ed Sheeran (among others). Your expectations will actually be rocked by this delightful blend of Irish malt and grain whiskeys, some peated, and matured in a variety of casks including ex-bourbon and sherry. It’s a pretty fruity Irish whiskey, that’s more citrusy on the nose, and more tropical – think mangoes, nectarines, coconuts, and even bananas — on the palate, with just enough smoke to balance everything out. True, there’s a little too much alcohol bite, especially at a mere 43 percent ABV, to enjoy it neat, but you’ll welcome the heat when it's deployed in, say, an Irish Coffee or The Tipperary.

Reviewed On: 03-10-2026
91
POINTS
Muff Irish Whiskey
Don’t avoid this “real, serious liquor” just because of its childishly provocative name, jug-handle bottle design, or ownership group which counts Russell Crowe and Ed Sheeran (among others). Your expectations will actually be rocked by this delightful blend of Irish malt and grain whiskeys, some peated, and matured in a variety of casks including ex-bourbon and sherry. It’s a pretty fruity Irish whiskey, that’s more citrusy on the nose, and more tropical – think mangoes, nectarines, coconuts, and even bananas — on the palate, with just enough smoke to balance everything out. True, there’s a little too much alcohol bite, especially at a mere 43 percent ABV, to enjoy it neat, but you’ll welcome the heat when it's deployed in, say, an Irish Coffee or The Tipperary.

Reviewed On: 03-10-2026