Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey

Proper!

Nose: fruit loops, green tea, honey, vanilla, floral. Taste: honey, cheerios, floral, green tea, vanilla A solid beginner whiskey

I didn’t pick up much flavor from this whiskey but at least it didn’t have the harsh alcohol taste of cheap liquors. I’d buy this again but only if the selection was sparse.

Rating: 9/23 I've heard good things about this Irish whiskey. I'm not a big fan of Irish whiskey and what I've heard is good things for a budget Irish whiskey. Still, I'm cautiously optimistic. N: A hit of floral, fruity (apple and lime) complexity immediately. Wafts of vanilla with lightly toasted wood. I get how that scent could be the marshmallow described on the back of the bottle. Alcohol comes through. P: What a huge let-down. It's light with bits of fruit and spice, but alcohol is the overwhelming flavor here. The alcohol doesn't taste bad - it just tastes like alcohol. I get a decent amount of light vanilla oaky sweetness with some clear creek water, some light cinnamon and ginger, and some apple. Mild cereal. F: Alcohol with some lightly floral fruity flavor. It's a light and boring finish. And it's unfortunately tainted by the alcohol. - Conclusion - This is a smooth whiskey that will appeal to many, particularly casual drinkers. For anyone looking for complexity, richness, or personality, look elsewhere. Comparing with some other budget whiskey, this is a sizable step down from Pure Scot Virgin Oak, but a definite step up from regular Pure Scot. It's kind of in the Crooked Fox range. I'd take this over Powers if offered, but I definitely wouldn't buy it again. With its low proof and light flavor, this probably won't even be very good for blending, unfortunately. If I had to choose between this and Crooked Fox, I might actually take Crooked Fox. Considering that, this is in the 9 to 10 range. Unfortunately, I'm thinking it's a 9. This is certainly not worth more than about $15.

Low bite, but not truly "smooth". Still, pleasant, easy drinking.