I'm sorry to say - I am not a fan of Irish Whiskies. Some of the absolute worst whiskies I've ever had were Irish Whiskies. And maybe I'm not giving the category a fair shake, but I feel that by and large most Irish Whiskies are cheap and relatively tasteless. But do not misread that. I did not say ALL Irish whiskies are such. For example - I've tried Redbreast Cask Strength and 12 and both are perfectly acceptable whiskies. Not mind blowing, but not terrible in the least bit. And so, when I stumble across an Irish with glowing reviews and an average community rating above 4... well... it piques my interest. Can I find an Irish that will turn my opinion around about a specific segment? So what's the deal with these "Spot" whiskies? No one ever talks about them but every time I see a review of any of them they're always commended for being excellent. Are these the sleeper hits of the Irish Whiskey world? The nose of Green Spot is so soft, its almost undetectable. It's incredibly sweet and sugary, reminds me of bubble gum. As you inhale the nose deeper, you can pick up on sugary cereal and vanilla as well. The taste is decidedly fruity. I am not one typically for wine cask whiskies but this one is light, bright and pleasant. Bananas and apples come to mind as a bouquet of sweet fruit blooms on your tongue. As the taste winds down, tart berries take center stage. The finish sings of slightly bitter citrus, like orange pith. The mouthfeel during the finish is an interesting one, though - the sensation is almost powdery and sweet like dark chocolate. Green Spot is so incredibly unique that I can see why the ratings are where they are. Well deserved indeed and now I have quite the motivation to try their other offerings.