Poured neat this offers a nose of malt, dark honey, hard biscuit and gentle spiciness. In the mouth these same flavors come across, along with a vanilla/butterscotch, the vanilla being very evident--probably due to the finishing of this malt in first fill bourbon barrels. There is the slightest hint of pepper on the finish, and the tongue remains filled with the overall flavors as if there may be some oiliness to the dram. The mouthfeel is more viscous than the typical Irish. Nowhere on the bottle or their web site do they claim triple distillation, so MAYBE it isn't and that accounts for the softer mouthfeel. It is an enjoyable dram and somewhat affordable in my KC area at $35. I will purchase again.