After reading the reviews and loving the look of the bottle, I finally caved in and got a bottle after Abby's last episode of NCIS. You have to admit the look is all Abby. Anyway, the real selling point is a single malt Irish under $30.00, who could say no? The nose is sweet and and I'm getting apricots and candied fruits. The taste is sweet, sherried, and for some reason, more than a bit grainy. But it is smooth and delicate. The apricots are there also. Shorter finish, with some milk chocolate. This would be a five star whiskey if it was at 43 -46 ABV. As good as the bottle looks, it is terrible to pour from. This should be on eveyone's list.