Tullamore Dew has been distilling Irish whiskey in County Offaly since 1829. And is the last of the global brands to still be owned by an Irish company. (France's Pernod now owns Jameson, and Diageo out of England owns Bushmills.)

Known for its smoothness, the Dew is dried in enclosed kilns, not over smoky fires, which mellows the flavors naturally.

To add some authenticity to your celebration this weekend, here are some whiskey cocktails from Tullamore, including Shamrocked, the cocktail created for St. Patty's Day by Midori melon liquor, and Tullamore's authentic Irish coffee, for some after party imbibing.

And when you toast, use this traditional Irish toast I got from their site, www.tullamoredew.com

Here's to women's kisses,
and to whiskey, amber clear;
Not as sweet as a woman's kiss,
but a darn sight more sincere!

Shamrocked (Created by Victoria D’Amoto Moran for Midori)
2 oz Midori Melon Liqueur
1/2 oz of Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey
1/2 oz of Carolans Irish cream liqueur

Shake incredibly well, serve in 3 oz. shot glass

Irish Gold
2 parts Tullamore Dew
2 parts Ginger Ale
Splash of Orange Juice
1/2 part of Peach Schnapps

Combine in an ice-cube filled Collins or specialty glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Authentic Irish Coffee
Fill an Irish coffee glass with very hot water to pre-heat then empty. Pour hot coffee into hot glass until it is about 3/4 full. Drop in 2 cocktail sugar cubes and stir until sugar is thoroughly dissolved. Add full jigger of Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey for proper taste and body. Top with a collar of lightly whipped cream by pouring gently over a spoon.