Nose is nicely pungent with dark chocolate, pot still funk, barley grain, varnish, molasses, dried plum, and dare I say it…coffee? (Yes I know a Coffey still and coffee are two very different things, yet I swear it’s there) Ethanol presence is minimal. Inviting. Palate matches the nose very well, so contains pretty much all the notes above along with malted milk ball, caramel chew candy, and butterscotch. Dessert city. Finish falls a little short because it basically just an extension of the palate. Some wood notes, vanilla, and marzipan but I found myself wishing for some spice to offset the sweetness that never came. Mouthfeel is very creamy and while initially a plus, became a bit cloying after repeated sips. The “darkest” Irish Whiskey I have ever had and it is full of sweet, rich flavors. At $99, I’m not sure how I feel about it. Don’t get me wrong; this is a fine, fine whiskey, but maybe just not what I am looking for in an Irish? Which means it’s probably me but since it’s my review, this scores a 3.75 and falls short of rebuy status. Your mileage may vary.