A: classic, classy bottle shape and label design. Bright, clear whiskey that forms no legs. S: a little sharpness, a lot of buttery, sherried stewed orchard fruits; baked apples in syrup; hint of nutty milk chocolate. M: it’s 80 proof, kind of light, but the grain component makes it slick. T: has that distinctive Irish quality, like a bright copper penny, but it is subdued. A little hint of grain whiskey sharpness, but that is also subdued - far “smoother” than comparably priced Scotch blends. Ample sherry sweetness, crisp malty grain and a touch of toffee and stewed apples and pecan pie filling. Sweet and easy as can be, while retaining a certain Irish crispness. F: moderately lingering hints of sherry and that Irish flavor. O: At the price point, this really is one of my favorite whiskeys, and so far the only Irish (besides Connemara) that I genuinely like.