This is supposed to be one of the best Irish whiskeys. It is a single pot still, which implies its made by a single distillery from a mixed mash of malted and unmalted barley in a pot still. This one is at the legal ABV limit of 40%, with caramel color added and chill-filtered. The viscosity is pretty low. The nose is faint, with hints of barley, some dust, a perhaps a touch of caramel and vanilla on the back (this is matured in oak casks). There’s really not much else there. The palate is also very light, a bit fruity, with some honey aftertones. Not much to say about the palate either. The finish is quite short, with a touch of vanilla, oakiness, and maybe some raisins. I don’t feel any bitterness nor sweetness. Overall, it’s kind of bland. Adding water to this already pretty diluted dram surprisingly makes it a bit sweeter and a touch more interesting. I can taste some fresh fruit there now (pears maybe?), perhaps with a touch of citrus. To sum up, I am not at all impressed by this one. It’s as bland as it gets. I know there is cask strength Redbreast out there, and it could be much better, but this one delivers nothing for me. Could be great in mixes with other more flavorful whisky.