Irish Whiskey Finds Its Place in Cocktails

In U.S. bars, bourbon is king and Irish whiskey is usually served as a shot to get the night started. Or is it? The past few years have seen a rise in the number of Irish whiskeys available in the U.S., including Yellow Spot and Teeling, meaning that bartenders have a lot more interesting options to work with than the ubiquitous bottle of Jameson. 

“Historically speaking, Irish whiskey was the most popular whiskey until...