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Where to Drink Rare Irish Whiskey in D.C.

These harder-to-find Irish whiskeys are available in D.C.

by Tim Ebner
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by Tim Ebner

Today's holiday will have some folks drinking Guinness. But for the brown liquor crowd, St. Patrick's Day is a good excuse to embrace Irish whiskey — and there are plenty of options beyond the usual standards.

Some bars go to great lengths to get their hands on exclusive whiskeys. For instance, The Dubliner on Capitol Hill serves Dubliner Irish Whiskey, made by First Ireland Spirits. It's a whiskey made just for the D.C. bar, and specially aged in bourbon casks for upwards of three years, making it slightly darker and sweeter than the traditional stuff. Right now, its behind the bar and on the shelf at Schneider's of Capitol Hill for those looking for a retail bottle.

Really, aficionados need not look any further than a few D.C. bars for premium bottles of Irish whiskey. And while the spirit is particularly popular during St. Patrick's Day, many places offer year-round varieties for the harder-to-find labels.

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Boundary Stone Public House

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A house favorite at Boundary Stone is the Redbreast, 12 year cask strength. It's priced at $12 per ounce pour. Another options is the Greenore, 8 year single grain (made with corn and barley) for $7 an ounce.

116 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 621-6635
(202) 621-6635
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Columbia Room

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Columbia Room has a couple of notable Irish whiskeys, including a historic Jameson bottle from the 1940s, but it's very pricey at $100 per ounce. For something a bit more budget-friendly, try the Redbreast Mano a Làmh, a Sherry, single pot still whiskey for $16 per ounce.

124 Blagden Alley, Washington, D.C.
(202) 316-9396
(202) 316-9396
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Daikaya

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Escape the packed crowds and sip on fine Irish whiskey at Daikaya. Surprisingly, this Japanese-style bar has a variety of premium Irish whiskeys, including a whiskey flight option for $16, where guests can sample four top shelf varieties.

705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 589-1600
(202) 589-1600
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Dubliner Restaurant & Pub

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The Dubliner has one of the most extensive Irish whiskey menus in the city. This year the bar has bragging rights to its very own label of whiskey, Dubliner Irish Whiskey. Its available on the rocks or neat at the bar, or patrons can buy it at the nearby Schneider's of Capitol Hill.

520 N Capitol St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 737-3773
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Fadó Irish Pub & Restaurant

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Fado prides itself on a wide array of Irish whiskey. The Red Breast 21 is aged in Sherry and American oak casks and goes for $30 per 1.25 ounce pour.

808 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 789-0066
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Hank's Oyster Bar

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On the slightly pricey side, Hank's on the Hill serves a Jameson rare cask whiskey that is priced at $60 for a 1.5 ounce pour.

633 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, D.C. 20003
(202) 733-1971
(202) 733-1971
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Irish Whiskey Public House

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Tuesday night is half-priced whiskey flight night, which is a great way to sample a handful of whiskeys. In the rare Irish whiskey category, the bar serves Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve, Knappogue Castle 1951, Yellow Spot Single Pot Still, and Green Spot 10 Year Old.

1207 19th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 463-3010
(202) 463-3010
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Jack Rose Dining Saloon

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Jack Rose has 94 Irish whiskeys on their menu. A few noteworthy bottles are worth a try, including a 1980s Jameson 1780 for $30 per 2 ounce pour. And, a Knappogue Castle 1951, one of the most iconic and oldest Irish whiskeys there is. It's $130 per 2 ounce pour.

2007 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 588-7388
(202) 588-7388
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Quarry House Temporary

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Quarry House Tavern in Silver Spring serves a Jameson's Rarest Reserve, Vintage for $79 per 1.5 ounce pour.

8402 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Room 11

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Room 11 doesn't have a very extensive Irish whiskey collection, but it does have a few rarer varieties including a Redbreast 12 year and Green Spot for $14 per pour.

3234 11th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20010
(202) 332-3234
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Rí Rá

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Rí Rá has dozens of whiskeys to sample. Harder to find bottles include a Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy, Glendalough 13 year, and Jameson Rare Reserve.

3125 M Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007
(202) 751-2111
(202) 751-2111
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Boundary Stone Public House

116 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

A house favorite at Boundary Stone is the Redbreast, 12 year cask strength. It's priced at $12 per ounce pour. Another options is the Greenore, 8 year single grain (made with corn and barley) for $7 an ounce.

116 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 621-6635
(202) 621-6635
R. Lopez

Columbia Room

124 Blagden Alley, Washington, D.C.

Columbia Room has a couple of notable Irish whiskeys, including a historic Jameson bottle from the 1940s, but it's very pricey at $100 per ounce. For something a bit more budget-friendly, try the Redbreast Mano a Làmh, a Sherry, single pot still whiskey for $16 per ounce.

124 Blagden Alley, Washington, D.C.
(202) 316-9396
(202) 316-9396
Official

Daikaya

705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Escape the packed crowds and sip on fine Irish whiskey at Daikaya. Surprisingly, this Japanese-style bar has a variety of premium Irish whiskeys, including a whiskey flight option for $16, where guests can sample four top shelf varieties.

705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 589-1600
(202) 589-1600
R. Lopez

Dubliner Restaurant & Pub

520 N Capitol St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

The Dubliner has one of the most extensive Irish whiskey menus in the city. This year the bar has bragging rights to its very own label of whiskey, Dubliner Irish Whiskey. Its available on the rocks or neat at the bar, or patrons can buy it at the nearby Schneider's of Capitol Hill.

520 N Capitol St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 737-3773
(202) 737-3773

Fadó Irish Pub & Restaurant

808 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Fado prides itself on a wide array of Irish whiskey. The Red Breast 21 is aged in Sherry and American oak casks and goes for $30 per 1.25 ounce pour.

808 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 789-0066
(202) 789-0066
Facebook

Hank's Oyster Bar

633 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, D.C. 20003

On the slightly pricey side, Hank's on the Hill serves a Jameson rare cask whiskey that is priced at $60 for a 1.5 ounce pour.

633 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, D.C. 20003
(202) 733-1971
(202) 733-1971
Official

Irish Whiskey Public House

1207 19th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

Tuesday night is half-priced whiskey flight night, which is a great way to sample a handful of whiskeys. In the rare Irish whiskey category, the bar serves Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve, Knappogue Castle 1951, Yellow Spot Single Pot Still, and Green Spot 10 Year Old.

1207 19th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 463-3010
(202) 463-3010
Official

Jack Rose Dining Saloon

2007 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

Jack Rose has 94 Irish whiskeys on their menu. A few noteworthy bottles are worth a try, including a 1980s Jameson 1780 for $30 per 2 ounce pour. And, a Knappogue Castle 1951, one of the most iconic and oldest Irish whiskeys there is. It's $130 per 2 ounce pour.

2007 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
(202) 588-7388
(202) 588-7388
Official

Quarry House Temporary

8402 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Quarry House Tavern in Silver Spring serves a Jameson's Rarest Reserve, Vintage for $79 per 1.5 ounce pour.

8402 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Official

Room 11

3234 11th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20010

Room 11 doesn't have a very extensive Irish whiskey collection, but it does have a few rarer varieties including a Redbreast 12 year and Green Spot for $14 per pour.

3234 11th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20010
(202) 332-3234
(202) 332-3234
Facebook

Rí Rá

3125 M Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

Rí Rá has dozens of whiskeys to sample. Harder to find bottles include a Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy, Glendalough 13 year, and Jameson Rare Reserve.

3125 M Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007
(202) 751-2111
(202) 751-2111
Official

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