Nose - honey, fig, apricot, sultana, peach, grape, white pepper, apple, ginger, butterscotch, vanilla, pecan, cocoa, cereal grain, cinnamon, bitter herbal notes, orange, mild to moderate ethanol burn. Taste - peach, honey, apricot, vanilla, caramel, fig, pecan, lemon, chili pepper, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, sweet floral notes, sour apple, mint, cereal grain, mild to moderate alcohol bite, finishing medium length with honey, sweet stone fruit, and ginger flavors. I have to admit that Tyrconnell is a distillery about which I know close to nothing. When I stuck my nose in the glass, I was expecting another highly grain-forward Irish whisky, but that’s not what you get here. It’s sweet, syrupy stone fruits, floral citrus, and decadent caramelized nuts. The palate is equally desert-like with boozy nuts and fruits, creamy vanilla, and a spicy, gingery zing. In a blind tasting, I’m sure I would have pegged this for a heavily finished Highland single malt. Specifically, this is very reminiscent of my experience with Glenmorangie Nectar D’Or. I think this is slightly better actually, but it’s pretty close in quality for me. Overall this is not my favorite profile, and it veers slightly into sour territory. However, it’s a quality dram and has satisfied my food coma sweet tooth this evening. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! And a big thank you to @ContemplativeFox for providing the sample!