St. Patrick's Day isn't merely a celebration of the Irish. It's also the a chance to celebrate one of the Emerald Isles' finest exports: Irish whiskey.

There’s no better month than March to explore the world of Irish whiskey, so we rounded up our favorites for this blind taste test.

The best Irish whiskeys are celebrated for their smoothness and sweetness—particularly during the St. Patrick's Day season.

But if you're talking Saint Patrick's Day — and who, in the leadup to March 17, isn't? — then you're talking good Irish whiskey. Smooth, because it is triple-distilled. That, anyway, is the usual bullet-point,

St. Patrick's Day weekend has arrived and with it, the drinking spirit of the Irish. The latest: Order a pint of Guinness or your favorite Irish whiskey at one of these lively bars and may your glass be ever full!

Whether you want to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, reconnect with your Irish roots, or just want something new to sip on, these 17 easy Irish cocktails will give you a lot of inspiration. Let's begin!