My sister is a periodic whiskey drinker who prefers a smooth dram with minimal alcohol burn.  I went to her house this past weekend for dinner and an evening by the fire pit, so I brought along a bottle of Green Spot, which I knew she had not tried.  The Green Spot became the first of a trio we sampled, along with two of her selections - Aberlour 16 and Jameson 18. I'm long overdue reviewing the Green Spot.  Among the three, it was my clear favorite.  On the nose, it's pear, apple, vanilla and cream.   The palate is very fruity - more pear and green apple, along with some citrus.  There's also more vanilla and caramel.  The finish is mild, with just a touch of grapefruit.  Beautiful is the first word that comes to mind.  It's a rich and full whisky, sweet and fruity without being excessively so, and very well balanced.   I had one significant takeaway from tasting these three whiskeys in succession - ABV matters, but it's not everything.  While the ethanol is somewhat muted at 40% ABV, the Green Spot bursts with flavor.  More than the Jameson, and far more than the Aberlour, despite both clocking in at 43%. Overall, I'd say the Green Spot is a great whiskey for both novices and enthusiasts. My sister and I both give it the seal of approval.