I'm primarily a bourbon and, more recently, rye drinker. Occasionally, I'll branch out and try something new. Being that St. Patty's Day was not far off, I researched Irish Whiskeys, and landed on Redbreast. So I grabbed a bottle of this a week ago... Nose: I'm getting a nice dose of cloves. Also tart candies or tart fruit. Palate: Sweet; Spicy on the back of the tongue; slightly bitter, grainy/grassy(?); Not-yet-ripe banana. Finish: Medium with palate notes carrying over. I liken this to Scotch. It hits a lot of the same notes as, and shares a similar profile with, the handful of Scotch whiskeys I've had. I won't buy this again — but not because I think it's no good. It's just that, each time I venture outside my Bourbon zone, I always wish I were sipping Bourbon instead... and would rather spend my money on what I know I like. Added 3/1/24: I was planning to revisit this bottle come St. Patty's Day, but decided to break it out tonight while watching, "The Wind That Rattles the Barley". The nose gave me a molasses wallop that I didn't get on my maiden pour. I said this reminded me of Scotch, but it really tastes nothing like it. Nice and smooth. Sweet and flavorful. Nice buttery finish. Indeed, this is a far cry from my "Old Kentucky Bourbon Home"... but very good in its own right. Upping my original score from 3 to 3.25.