Redbreast and the Spots generally set the standard in the Irish category for me personally. I had to make a tough call here as I was offered Blue Spot or this bottle. Based on the rarity factor I rolled the dice on this one so let's see if I picked right... Nose is sweet. Honey and maybe a touch of clover. For a cask strength offering there is surprisingly little alcohol on the nose. First sip is fairly complex. Honey, golden raisins, and a touch of cinnamon come to mind immediately. There is a very nice soft burn that develops midway, but for a cask strength it is quite mild. The finish is where the Sherry comes on strong with hints of sweet wine and red berries drift away. While I am sure the Blue Spot is lovely I am quite happy I picked this bottle. Overall the flavors are excellent and each sip seems to unlock more flavor. This is definitely not a dram to rush through. I would not hesitate to grab one if I see it again and I highly suggest you do the same!