86.4 proof. Sweet aromatic nose. Vanilla frosting and vanilla wafer cookies. A tiny amount of grain on the nose. On the palate, the sweetness is realized with a little heartier amount of grain (baked bread with butter). It is sweet and light, without much depth. Mouthfeel is decent for the low proof. The finish is okay, with pot spices coming through a tad, with the lingering vanilla sweetness following it up, but not lasting very long. In conclusion, this drinks perfectly fine. It is nothing to write home about, and certainly could not stand up to a cocktail or Irish coffee. The asking price, and value for money, is just not good enough to justify. Knappogue castle 12 is actually a few dollars cheaper. And if you want something truly excellent seek out a Knappogue castle 12 barrel select as they are a few proof point higher.