Trying another Irish Whisky in March, Bushmills Black Bush. Pours into my Glencairn a nice caramel color. NOSE: Enjoyable. Cereal Grains, Crisp Apple, Dark Fruits, Leather, Sherry, Straw and Old Oak. NEAT: Slightly Thick & Oily mouthfeel. Malted Grains, Cocoa, Vanilla, Sherry, Oak. Slightly Bitter on the finish with almost zero burn. Dangerously easy to drink. Leaves a tingly coating of Grain and Sweet Oak. SPLASH: Allows the Sherry notes to dominate the nose. Tuns the palate a more Traditional Vanilla. Helps with the bitterness. Verdict: A definite step-up from the traditional white label and a little better than the Red Bush. A very enjoyable, uncomplicated sipper with just the right amount of sherry influence.