Irish whiskey may be the type of whiskey that I have the least exposure to or experience with (sorry for ending that sentence in an ugly string of prepositions). I took one step toward remedying that on New Year's with this dram, which is one of the more acclaimed examples of the genre. I know I say it all the time, but in this case, I believe it's true: this needs to be bottled at 48% or perhaps even at cask strength, where it would be an absolute stunner. As it is, there are no glaring flaws to it, other than a faintness to some of its flavors. Its aromas reminded me at first of banana cream pie, which I love. Over time, the creaminess fades out in favor of some plum. The palate also has plenty of that plum and a sweet, whipped cream flavor, which is what lingers on the finish. The emergence of the fruits over time is a testament to some sherry cask influence. This is an affordable whiskey at $50-60 a bottle, and probably would be my go-to recommendation in the Irish genre.