Nose comes in with big butterscotch aroma, followed by clover honey, sorghum, apricot, and wet hay. A barley note rides consistently underneath. Fairly pungent given the proof. On the palate we find vanilla cake frosting, browned butter, hazelnut, and fruit in the form of peach, banana, and apricot. There’s a bit of tangy tamarind in there as well. Slightest hint of barnyard funk is completely alluring. Nice complexity. Flavors are rich but soft and delicate at the same time. Man, this is tasty. The longer side of medium finish takes quite a left turn and is slightly spicer than expected but I don’t mind the pivot. Notes of white pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, cocoa, a subtle kiss of oak and an earthy note that I can’t quite put my finger on (tea leaf?) Mouthfeel is full and greasy, coating the entire mouth, but also has a drying effect which encourages repeated sipping. A nice combo. Let’s get one thing out the way right now; while I love the “Breasts” (lol) and the line has plenty of excellent whiskies, the “Spots” reign supreme in this category. This is absolutely top notch Irish whiskey. Now the bad; I paid a painful $115 for my bottle. The fact that I am considering buying a replacement at that price should speak volumes about exactly how good this stuff is. Winner winner, chicken dinner’