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.

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,

Irish whiskey can be among the best whiskeys in the world, and there's no better time to look closer at some of the best Irish whiskeys than St. Patrick's Day.

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!