A dram of this is a perfect representation of Irish whiskey. It's smooth, subtle, sweet, and comes at a very approachable $40ish. It's a great step up from the low end Bushmills, and sits as a great entry into their age statement core. If you like Irish, this should always have a place in your bar. It's cheap enough to mix in a good cocktail, but holds up very well neat, a middle ground difficult for many whiskeys to find. There's certainly better out there, but not many at the price.