This is the ultimate cheap-n-cheerful Irish whiskey. Is it fancy? Hell no. Is it complex? Nope. Will you spend hours pondering its mysteries as you sit in your study, fire crackling, surrounded by leather bound books and old maps? Not on your life. Is this, however, a fantastically easy drinking whiskey that will be a hit at parties when you want something pleasant, but not distracting? Paddy'll get that job done for you. The very floral nose and the sugar cookie-like palate (with hardly any burn) are perfectly designed for the craic, so to speak. I can't really give this more than three stars, but it's great for what it is - a cheap, fun, relaxed whiskey for those moments when the drink in the glass is meant to be part of the ensemble cast rather than in a starring role.