This is an absolutely wonderful single malt whiskey that I am so glad that I bought. It is one of the best Irish whiskeys of any type I have ever had the pleasure to drink. It has a deeper flavor than any other Irish whiskey I have had to date. It has a sweet fruity nose and initial taste of vanilla which smooths out to a nutty mid-taste and a hint of wood at the end. This is a really nice drink. I have had this neat and on the rocks and I would not mix this with anything ever. Don't Do It. ( Actually do what you want it is your bottle) I can't say enough good about this whiskey it is what I imagine great whiskey is supposed to be. And on a personal note, this is a solemn whiskey for me I opened my bottle with an Army buddy of mine the day he had to put his Airedale Terrier Luc down and we drank about half the bottle just talking about life and the way dogs make life better. Enjoy.