This is my first of any of the Barrell whiskies; I find it pretty ironic that my first experience with a Barrell product is an Irish whiskey. There probably aren't too many that can say that. Thanks to @PBMichiganWolverine, I have the opportunity to try something from one of the elite blenders in the world of whiskey. Nose: Peppermint note right off the bat. Also getting some shortbread cookie and red fruit. Cranberry, strawberry. There's definitely some sweetness. but also some spicy and dusty notes. Allspice, clove, and nutmeg. I find the alcohol is well-masked at 65%. Oddly, it reminds of the early batches of High West Campfire on the nose. Interesting start. Palate: More of the same. The peppermint note is the most obvious. I also get some of the shortbread cookie, as well as strawberry and cranberry. It's biting into a Hawaiian Gusher. Plenty of vanilla. There's oak, nutmeg, and clove spice. Finish: Very long. Spicy as hell and packs a big hit of ethanol. It's a scorcher. Some of the peppermint carries over, and then it's all spice. Cinnamon, black pepper, clove, nutmeg, allspice, and oak. It teeters on the edge of overly-spiced, but I find it enjoyable at the same time. This is a fine whiskey. My one criticism is that it trades complexity for raw power. I don't mind the latter, but I'd appreciate a bit more depth here. It's definitely one of the more interesting Irish whiskies I've tried. And I think this could be really well-executed with a bit more time in the casks. Still, I enjoyed it for what it was. Can't wait to get my hands on another Barrell product--probably a bourbon this time around. Thanks @PBMichiganWolverine!