Bushmills Black Bush

In terms of Irish whiskey blends, this is my go-to. The value you get from this one far surpasses the likes of Jameson and many other Irish blends. Not only is the price cheap in comparison to many others, but it also works great in nearly any cocktail that calls for an Irish whiskey blend. The nose on this one feature apples and pears. The palate picks up where the nose left off. I get vanilla, hay and malt, but it comes back to the apples and pears from the nose which transports you to an orchard. The finish does have a bit of a burn, but nothing terrible and it lasts longer than most blends. I also get a touch of sweetness and grain to close it out. Drinking this neat may not blow you away, but it's still decent and when combined with its ability to be used in nearly all cocktails that blends are called for, this is an easy bottle to recommend.

Pleasant but a bit too simple