Appearance: The color in this beautiful Irish whiskey is a light caramel hue. Legs within are thin and watery. Nose: Fruity and sweet are my first impressions of the nose. Notes of plum, cherry, red wine, fresh cut hay, buttered toast, coconut, sunscreen, and snickerdoodle cookies all make their appearance and weave throughout each other. Also, I find the more I let it sit, the more it opens and starts to smell like an Old Fashioned with an orange peel garnish. An added splash of water creates more floral and honeyed, walking-through-the-woods-in-the-rain-on-a-warm-day note. Taste: The palate also has a fruity first impression. There are notes of red apples, Twizzler candy, cinnamon sugar toast, and salted caramel. A splash of water brings out notes of yeasty sourdough bread and orange tang. Finish: There is slight heat at first, easing into a mellower medium length, orange citrus finish. Thoughts: Oh my gosh! I am so very impressed with this whiskey and it is easily my new favorite Irish, at least. I highly recommend it and would be happy to buy it again. Thank you Midleton, for this delight! Sláinte!