Nose: Very fruity. Sherry, fruitcake, raisins, pastry Palate: Fruit explosion at first. Raisins and figs, plus sweet/tart apples. Then the apple disappears and it’s back to fruitcake - dark fruits and pastry/bread. Finish: oak, a bit bitter, and there’s a slight sharpness I find a lot on budget Irish blends. I assume it’s from the grain whiskey in the blend but it’s not strong. It’s the only weak spot in this whiskey, but overall I really, really like it