Nose opens with a bit of must and dust, then moves toward toasted marshmallows and grains. The palate is smooth and creamy, starting with a hint of the dust/must again and then moving to pears before transitioning to caramel and a slight alcohol drying with peat making a showing for the first time. The finish is medium-short and slightly drying, with marshmallow, peat and grains finishing the sip. This is a good whisky, with good body and a slight peat presence. This would be a good transition whisky for Scotch drinkers looking to try bourbon, or bourbon drinkers thinking about Scotch. Unfortunately, it doesn't have the same punch or flavors my first few bottles had, and as such, it moved from 5 stars down to 4. Tasted as a series, with Tyrconnell, Jameson Black Barrel, Jameson 12yr, Redbreast 12yr and Green Spot. Ranking based on flavor from best to worst is Jameson 12yr, Tyrconnell Single Malt, Redbreast 12yr, Jameson Black Barrel, and Green Spot. When value is factored in, the rank order is Jameson 12yr, Tyrconnell Single Malt, Jameson Black Barrel, Green Spot and Redbreast 12yr.