This Irish whiskey was sent as an extra pour from one of my friends included in our distillery sample group: @Scott_E, from Long Island, NY. This is the traditional Tullamore DEW that’s been finished in Caribbean Demerara rum casks. It’s bottled at 43% and is a deep, gold color and makes very tiny beads and a few scarce legs. The nose was particularly heavy on the grainy side, with banana and citrus peels playing through. Heavy rum presence, as well. The palate carries the rum theme while still retaining the typical, creamy Irish whiskey characteristics. Some slight vanilla mingled in, alongside some butterscotch and weak orchard fruits. The finish was medium length and very rich, especially for an Irish. Overall, I enjoyed this one probably way more than I should have, or it deserved. I didn’t really sit down and analyze it and instead I just reveled in the change of pace from my normal scotch routine. For that, I’m going to give it 3.5 stars. I don’t think I’ll be seeking out a full bottle, but I did enjoy the break from the norm. Cheers.