I would challenge anyone to find a better Irish whiskey under $50. As mainly a bourbon drinker, anything 80 proof just tastes flat. But, until you get to more than $45, everything is 80 proof. Except this. 92 proof, and NCF. For under $30. The only other Irish under $50 I would drink is Teeling and Three Swallows, but those are closer to $40-45. I admit it, the finish is disappointing, but the palate is creamy- great mouthfeel and nice sweet malty-ness. Bourbon cask shines through in the vanilla finish, but it’s too short with a twinge of young ethanol. But much better than any other <$40 product, so I’ll keep it on hand.