Powers Three Swallow Single Pot Still

Nice oiliness, and smooth, but flavors are pretty mute. Smells of caramel and finished sweet, but not with the fruit tones of Redbreast.

On the nose this is deceptively "single pot still Irish" evoking the harmonies of apples, shortbread, and honey. But if one takes a moment to admire the nose one can experience a veritable bouquet of sensations that make this a whiskey worth experiencing. Its not out of this world... it is truly, properly, justly Irish. On the tongue is where it highlights and muddles. This is a truly Irish whiskey so the mouth will inevitably let down what the nose has built up. However, this whiskey does taste very good indeed. Even though its not what my nose led me to believe I'm still very much enjoying of the moment it hits my tongue. I'm neither bored nor disappointed, just simply cognizant. I'm put in the moment and my other thoughts and worries leave me when this whiskey swirls around my mouth. In closing, this is not a perfect whiskey. However, this is also not a whiskey that is difficult to enjoy. While the experience may not crest every peak it does a good job of reminding us what single pot still Irish whiskey is. I won't be itching to buy this again should the opportunity arise, but I certainly will be giving a thumbs up if a friend decides to pour us some. Irish whiskey tends to be narrow due to its nature and history and this Irish whiskey follows suit... but does it dram well. Sláinte

Please update your review of this product. Proof statement based on early release. Not 80 abv. Re-released at 86 proof. Much better than signature.