Since Ransom has impressed me at every turn, i took a chance on this. French oak and restrained maple on the nose. Thick on the tongue without being sugary. Mellow with bread notes and spices and herbs that evoke USA not Ireland - at least to this guy. Quiet fruit notes that make me think brandy or cognac or even scotch. Smooth, mildly tannic, stewed apple and pear finish. I’d be interested to compare this to some scotches as well as Ransom’s The Geezer and Old Tom gins. A fascinating American whiskey.