The predominant flavors are spice as if it were made partly with rye, and an intense flavor I can only describe as dirty copper, both in the main tasting and the aftertaste. All Irish whiskeys taste coppery to me, which I assume comes from the copper still. Very hard to distinguish other flavors except perhaps mint and anise and a little bit of oak. It has an oddly opposing smoothness and sharp spiciness at the same time. I would never choose this as a daily drinker and won't have it again. Not worth the price of a $14 pour.