A nice busy nose of oak, milk chocolate and malt (like Whoppers), banana and honey. When the dram arrives on on the palate, the same flavors that are on the nose come in form in a full body. A dry, oaky finish with black pepper spice that fades quickly leaving the mouth with oak and a small hint of mint that is relatively short. The addition of water adds more chocolate malt to the nose and sweetens the palate of honey. However, the body is much thinner even with the slightest hydration. A complex dram much different than most other Irish Whiskeys that I have tasted. Only gets better as it opens. For the price, other options like it's brethren Green Spot or Redbreast may a better alternative. [$90][91/100] [Opened: 3/17/15][10/11/15].