Surprised by this one. I'll start by saying that I am not an IPA fan. Too much bitter grapefruit for me, but this delivers that note in just the right amount. Nose is hoppy grain/malt, buttered fresh bread, apple/pear, and hints of citrus. Neat it starts light and sweet with vanilla, cereal grain, citrus, and just a hint of milk chocolate. The finish is where you get the hoppy drying grapefruity bitter note of an IPA but, for me anyway, in just the right amount. Definitely not overpowering. Absolutely no burn. A splash doesn't change much, simply adding a bit more of the chocolate note and slightly muting the finish. I can see how a hophead might be disappointed in this one, but I really enjoyed it. This also makes me wonder if maybe I was mistaken in hooking my Irish Whiskey Wagon to the Bushmill train. I might have to explore the Jameson line.