Kirkland 4 Year Irish Whiskey

Very nice very smooth. Nice if you just need something .

This is a very easy drinking whiskey. Like a lot of Irish whiskeys, it is light on the palate and nothing too special. It is a crowd pleaser for social events worthy of a pour.

Very light flavors with a sort of off-putting bitter finish. Honey, wood, herbal.

Aromas of wood. Caramel. Some vanilla. Fruity sweetness. Flavors are similar. The alcohol bit isn’t harsh. But the aftertaste is a little plastic.

As I’ve worked my way through the 1.75 L bottle for the past few weeks, I’ve had a hard time deciding whether I actually enjoy this Irish just a little bit? Or am I just tolerating it? I’ve concluded that I have just been tolerating it. Granted, I drink a generous pour over ice and sip through the evening, but there is just very little actual flavor in it. Essentially inoffensive and bland, once in a while you get a hot sip that in my mind unconsciously screams “lighter fluid.” I would never serve to guests I actually respected. I might buy again as purely an economics play - that’s a lot of drink for $25. But I hope I would find a better option for a similar price.