Welcome to P.J.O’Brien’s Irish Pub We offer an extensive variety of to suit every taste.

“The light music of whiskey falling into a glass - an agreeable interlude” James Joyce Irish Malt Whiskies Irish whiskies can be characterized by the smooth taste of honeyed malt and barley which is partly a result of their triple distillation process.

Old Midleton Distillery, County Cork

Midleton Very Rare 45 With a spicy bouquet on the nose and a unique palate of almonds, dried herbs, fruit and honey, it has a terrifically long lasting oak finish

 10 A spicy yet mild malted blend with a short finish of nuts and lingering vanilla notes

Jameson Caskmates 10 New whiskey released by Jameson which has a subtle touch of hops and cocoa beans, Marzipan and charred oak, long and sweet with milk chocolate and butterscotch finish

Jameson Black Barrel 11 A triple distilled, twice charred, one of a kind whiskey. On the nose you get hints of butterscotch and toffee fudge. One to enjoy neat or on the rocks with a rich toasted wood and vanilla finish

Jameson Gold 18 Light vanilla and oak nose with delightful barley and honey flavours

Jameson Select Reserve 15 Rich and fruity on the nose with an intense creaminess on the palate

Jameson Limited Reserve 18yo 22 A complex taste and lingering finale of wood spice and toffee. Matured in a combination of bourbon and oloroso sherry casks

Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve 90 (when available) A complex whiskey with interlacing accents of wood and fruit with an unmistakable spice finish with a hint of treacle, cinnamon and liquorice

Red Breast 12yo 18 A complex nose of spicy fruit with toasted wood notes and an assertive palate of spice and barley

Green Spot 18 Spicy and soft on the palate, with a gentle bourbon oak and green woods Irish Malt Whiskies

The Whiskey Makers Series The secret of Jameson Whiskey lies with the hard work and dedication to the talented craftsmen, the Head Distiller, Head Cooper and Head Blender. These exciting whiskies celebrates them and their craft Jameson ‘Distillers Safe’ 17 This whiskey celebrates the craft of the Jameson Head Distiller and his mastery of the Irish . “As a distiller I wanted to capture the beauty and characters of the distillates. I have created a whiskey with the smooth mouth feel of pot still whiskies, combined with the soft buttery sweetness and gentle fruit notes of grain whiskey” Brian Nation, Head Distiller Jameson ‘Coopers Croze’ 17 This is a whiskey created by the Head Cooper, Ger Buckley. He aimed to show the diversity of barrels at the Midleton Distillery and the profound influence that wood yields. With the initial sweet taste of vanilla, this whiskey then moves onto a pleasant touch of hazelnut and toasted wood, with a deliciously long finish Jameson ‘Blenders Dog’ 17 An exceptional whiskey from Jameson and one to get your hands on before it’s gone. “I wanted to create harmony and complexity, an infusion of flavour that perfectly fills your mouth and nose. My whiskey has a rich and creamy mouth feel, with the sweetness of butterscotch, giving way to the prickle of spices and tannins” Billy Leighton, the Head Blender at Jameson.

John’s Lane Distillery, County Dublin

Powers Gold Label 12 This is a whiskey of superior quality with its distinctive pot still, spicy and a honeyed flavour. Triple distilled and matured in specially selected American oak casks for richness and complexity

Teeling Distillery, County Dublin

Teeling Single Grain 13 This unique single grain is matured in Californian Cabernet Sauvignon casks which makes it deliciously sweet with a good hint of spice. Definitely one to try!

Teeling Small Batch 11 This small batch whiskey has been matured in rum casks for added spice and it has satisfying hints of vanilla. Overall it is a deliciously creamy, spicy and rich blend

Tullamore, County Offaly

Knappogue Castle 12yo 16 Entry is balanced, focused, and integrated, slightly astringent and nicely fruity. Midpalate has delicate tastes of marshmallow, brown sugar, oaky vanilla and marzipan Irish Malt Whiskies

Bushmills Distillery, County Antrim

Bushmills Blackbush 10 Blended single malts matured in oloroso sherry casks, full flavoured and slightly spicy

Bushmills 10yo Malt 11 A single malt, rich and smooth with vanilla and honey notes

Cooley Distillery, County Louth

Connemara Peated Single Malt 17 Balanced nose of heather, honey and peat finishing long with intense oak notes

Greenore Single Grain Small Batch 19 A sweet smooth delicate whiskey

The Wild Geese Classic Blend 14 A light balance of sweet fruits with gentle grains ending in a tingle of honey and citrus fruit

Riverstown, Dundalk, County Louth

The Single Malt 13 Fresh malty taste with a dry finish

The Old , County Westmeath

Kilbeggan Blended Irish Whiskey 11 Matured in oak casks with a smooth finish from the oldest licensed distillery in the world

Walsh Whiskey Distillery, County Carlow

The Irishman Single Malt 15 Triple distilled whiskey which is aged in both bourbon and sherry cask for over 10 years before bottling. On the palate it has hints of peaches and cream and give you a long lasting finish, really a superb whiskey The Irishman ‘Founders Reserve’ 13 This well rounded and finely balance whiskey goes down a treat. It gives you hints of ripe fruits and vanilla on the palate with a long finish Writers Tears Pot Still 14 A unique pot still with traditional spiced ginger and green apple flavours hidden in honey milk chocolate Irish Malt Whiskies

Glendalough Distillery, County Wicklow

Glendalough 13yo Single Malt 16 Jumps to the front with an intense vanilla fudge, luxurious sweetness and almost rock candy mixed with touches of fruit - lemon citrus, peach and dried apricot

County Cork

Hyde ‘Sherry Finish’ Single Malt 18 Aged for 10 years in flame charred bourbon casks and then aged a further 10 months is oloroso sherry casks this whiskey is wonderfully smooth yet complex with notes of caramel, apricot and honey. Delightfully peachy on the nose with a rich and oaky finish Hyde ‘Rum Finish’ Single Malt 22 Like the sherry finish, this rich and spicy whiskey is first aged for 10 years in flame charred bourbon casks and then spends a further 8 months in charred Caribbean rum casks. Premium dark Caribbean rum casks are hard to find so this whiskey is special. It has notes of sweet rum, vanilla, apple and mango in the background. One to try and enjoy Hyde ‘The Aras Cask 1916’ Single Grain 12 This whiskey is one of a kind, a celebration of the Irish Rebellion of 1916. Aged for 6 years, it is a pure grain whiskey that is smooth with a full and rich taste. With only 5000 bottles released worldwide, make sure to try some while you can Scottish Whiskies Characterized by their distinct smokiness and quite often pungent aromas of peat Scottish Whiskies can be grouped into 3 categories: Single Malts, Blended Malts and Vatted Malts.

Lowlands Glenkinchie Distillers 12yo 16 A very aromatic and flowery , overall it has a light and smooth palate with a beautiful herbal and slightly dry finish

Highlands Dalwhinnie 15yo ‘Meeting Place’ 14 A sweet and soft heather nose followed with deep citrus and malted bread flavours Edradour 10yo Distillery Edition 18 Deep amber gold. Vanilla malt, hints of oatmeal and soft spice on the nose. Light entry features gentle spiciness followed by subtle orchard fruit and shortbread aftertaste Glenmorangie ‘Extremely Rare’ 18yo 18 Honey, malt and flowery scents. Dates and figs emerge in the background with a hint of wood smoke Glenmorangie 12yo ‘Nector d’Or’ 14 Well balanced, sweet and citrus on the nose, matured in bourbon and french casks Glenmorangie 10yo 12 Rich notes of lemon and apple on the nose with a taste of vanilla and toffee Highland Park 12yo 12 A unique smooth, balanced single malt with a full, rich flavour with a gentle finish Aberfeldy 12yo 13 Sweet, malty, a gentle peat, with a hint of citrus on the finish Aberfeldy 21yo 30 Very smooth with notes of vanilla and a refined smoke.

Western Highlands Oban 14yo 15 A well known slightly smoky, dry palate is enhanced with a rich body of autumn fruits and spice Scottish Whiskies

Speyside Glenfiddich 12yo ‘Valley of the Deer’ 12 An elegantly rounded fresh whisky with subtle oak influences and notes of pear and peat Glenfiddich 18yo 19 Rich aromas of oak and orchard fruits with a warm finish of spice and apples The Balvenie 12yo ‘Double Wood’ 16 Traditional vanilla and honey nose backed by cinnamon spiciness, nutty sweetness and a delicate layer of sherry Cragganmore Single Malt 15 This Speyside malt has beautiful sweetish notes with a smokey malt on the finish Monkey Shoulder 11 Ripe on the nose with vanilla custard and a honeyed centre to taste Singleton 12yo 12 Palate of orange zest spiciness and a malty core of nuts, oak and toffee Macallan Amber 16 The second tier in the 1824 series of unaged single malts Macallan Ruby 28 Olorosso sherry casks give this a bold colour and a rich flavour that can’t be beat. Aultmore 12yo 14 A refreshing dram, with plenty of vanilla, honey and citrus, alongside a touch of grassiness Craigellachie 13yo 14 A lot of dynamic fruit notes with a distinct smokiness through the middle

Isle of Skye Talisker 10yo 13 Nose of maritime saltiness and peat smoke with an explosive pepper and smoke finish Talisker Port Ruighe 15 Finished in port casks, it has taken on added sweetness and characteristics such as plum and chocolate Talisker 18yo 22 Voted ‘Worlds Best 2007’ On the nose, this whisky is clean and fresh whilst the palate is rich, full bodied and gives a long lasting finish Scottish Whiskies Isle of Islay Ardbeg 10yo 15 Rich blackcurrant and blueberries, bitter almonds with espresso and star anise Bowmore 12yo 13 A salty maritime nose balanced well by smoky heather and honey on the palate Bowmore 18yo 20 A beautiful creamy texture with soft fruit notes and a persistent smoky finish Lagavulin 16yo 19 Powerful peat and malted sweetness followed with complex dried peat and sherry notes Laphroaig 10yo 13 ‘The Beautiful Hollow by the Broad Bay’ Pungent nose of peat smoke with a palate characterized by smoke, salt and intense peat Laphroaig Select Cask 18 Not as much punch of smoke as other Islay whiskies, a good way to introduce someone to the wonders of Islay Laphroaig Triple Wood 17 Oaked, the mustiness carries into the finish, which lasts for a good while, with oily spices and dried fruit

Scottish Blended Whiskies Chivas Regal 12yo 11 A delightful nose of orchard fruits and honeyed sweetness with a round and creamy palate of ripe apples, vanilla and butterscotch Whyte & Mackay 22yo 17 With soft malt and oak tones on the nose this whisky gives way to a rich fleshy palate of malt with a long classic finish Johnnie Walker Swing 13 An exceptionally smooth scotch with a lingering smoke and spice finish Johnnie Walker Platinum 22 Aromas of plum pudding and cherry compote. A palate of caramel shortcake and cherry jam ending with fudge notes Johnnie Walker Centenary Gold 22 Soft raisins and fresh malt on the palate with honey, rich fruits and a trace of light smoke on its finish Scottish Whiskies Scottish Blended Whiskies Johnnie Walker XR 25 Aged for twenty-one years, this whisky is a smooth deep blend with subtle notes of vanilla and a sweet golden honey touch. Sourced from the reserve of aged casks, each bottle is uniquely numbered Johnnie Walker Blue Label 38 Containing whiskies of up to 60yrs, it has a mature peaty flavour with distinct malt notes Dewars White Label 10 Good length with cut herbs and honey sweetness Dewars 12yo 11 Double aged in oak casks gives it rich flavour and exceptional smoothness American Whiskies Makers Mark 10 Loretto, Kentucky The perfect combination of corn, barley and wheat, creating mellow grain notes throughout Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel 14 Lynchburg, Tennessee A mature whiskey with individually absorbed flavours and colours Gentleman Jack - Rare Tennessee Whiskey 10 Lynchburg, Tennessee A very smooth whiskey with a sweet vanilla taste and light floral honey finish, perfect with a few ice cubes Woodford Reserve 11 Versailles, Kentucky A masterpiece which is balanced with fruitiness and traditional vanilla notes Basil Hayden’s 8yo 12 Jim Beam Small Batch Distillery, Kentucky Created with an extremely high rye content, Basil is a softer and lighter style Baker’s 7yo 13 Jim Beam Small Batch Distillery, Kentucky Utilizing a secret strain of yeast to create a silky smooth texture Buffalo Trace 10.5 Kentucky A pleasantly sweet and leathery blend Russel’s Reserve 10yo Small Batch Bourbon 17 Kentucky A caramel and vanilla finish New World Whiskies

Japanese Whiskies (when available) Yamazaki 12yo 20 A nose of dried fruits, honey and a palate exhibiting a long dry wooden finish Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve 16 Red berry notes from Bordeaux wine casks and sherry casks. A really top Japanese whiskey. Hakushu 12yo 18 Evidence of the Southern Japanese Alps, from where it comes, are clearly apparent in this lightly smokey whiskey Hakushu Distiller’s Reserve 15 Both smoky and herbaceous, an excellent reflection of what this distillery can produce Hibiki 12yo 18 An exquisite Japanese blend that’s partly matured in plum liquer barrels Hibiki 17yo 22 On the nose notes of honey, oak and resin, with a long finish of oak and cocoa Hibiki Harmony 15 This is a well-balanced blended whisky with a super smooth flavour and a light finish. This Japanese whisky leaves hints of vanilla and caramel Nikka Taketsuru 12yo Pure Malt 17 Floral and balanced on the nose, a sweet and oily apple cider taste, with a hint of cinnamon on the palate

Canada Crown Royal 11 Manitoba A vanilla nose with hints of pine nuts with a smooth vanilla custard and spiced cherry palate

India Amrut Peated Malt 16 A great peated offering from Indias Amrut, ‘from the land of the Great Himalaya’s’ New World Whiskies

Australia Nant Port Cask 35 Tasmania Raisins soaked in madeira notes and a hint of liquorice ending with a rich spice Nant Sherry Cask 35 Tasmania A start of nutty maple sweetness giving way to a coffee overtone finish Nant Bourbon Cask 35 Tasmania Honey Liquorice and maple syrup with building vanilla flavours ending in tasty butterscotch Sullivans Cove 35 This exceptional single malt whisky has been combined with whisky from a French oak, Australian port cask and an American bourbon cask to create a deeper more complex flavour Bakery Hill Peated Malt 16 Victoria Earthy peat smoke on the nose followed long with spices and surprising sweetness Limeburners Port Cask 20 Albany A whisky which has a deep gold colour that reveals warm aromas of ginger, Indian spices and dried fruits Other Spirits

Vodka Rum Smirnoff Apple 9.5 Pampero Blanco 9 Absolut 10 Pampero Añejo 9 Absolut Pears 10 Mount Gay Eclipse 9.5 Absolut Vanilla 10 Malibu Coconut Rum 9 Ketel One 10 Captain Morgan Spiced 9 Ketel One Citrus 10 Rebellion Bay 10 Żubrówka 10.5 Bacardi 9.5 Belvedere 10.5 Bacardi Oakheart 9.5 Cariel Vanilla 10 Bacardi Gold 9.5 Cîroc 11 Bacardi 8 10 Grey Goose 11.5 Appleton Estate 10 Havana Club Añejo 10 Gin Matusalem Gran Reserva 11 Bombay Saphire 10 Ron Zacapa 23yr old 16 Hayman’s Sloe Gin 9.5 Tanquery 9.5 Tequila Hendricks 11 1800 Añejo 12 Tanquery No. Ten 12 Cazadores Blanco 9 Botanist Islay 12 Cazadores Reposado 11 Cazadores Añejo 12 Herradura Plata 11 Patron XO Café 11 Don Julio Blanco 11 Don Julio Reposado 12 Don Julio Añejo 13