Meh. It smells faintly of butterscotch and bananas. Quite inviting, really, but still subdued. I taste some of the flavors that I smelled, but what I smelt was not entirely dealt (to my mouth). It’s sweet and light, and that’s about it. Acceptably smooth for 80 proof, and quite unobjectionable in its olfactory presentation. I’m eager to give Black Bush a try since it supposedly delivers the same flavors as this one but dialed up a notch (a la Jameson Black Barrel). Overall, I’d say this suffers the same affliction as most of the other Irish blends I’ve tried: it’s boring. I like the flavor. I like the smell. But, c’mon ya stingy Micks, give me a little more to work with!