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"Brilliant amber color. Rich aromas of buttery caramelized nuts, dried pineapple and orange, cocoa, star anise, and sandalwood. A supple, satiny entry leads to a rich, fruity full body of multilayered dried tropical fruit and apricots, lavish brown spice, buttery praline, tobacco, and cigar box flavors with evolve and delight throughout the long, sumptuous finish. A massive, decadent, and hedonistic Irish whiskey."

"Bright old gold color. Aromas of buttercream on pineapple pound cake follow through on a soft, satiny entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium body with creme caramel and cola nut notes. Finishes with an orange caramel and delicate peppery spice fade. Very nice and effortless drinkable." Gold Medal.

"Bright golden color. Fruity caramel, cocoa, geranium, nut and delicate peat aromas. A powerful entry leads to a fruity full body of rich floral honey, sweet toffee, brown spices, and mossy peat flavors. Finishes with a long dried flower, caramel, roasted grain, and faint iodine fade. A brawny, yet graceful Irish whiskey with a elegantly integrated peat character. A fantastic sipper to enjoy with a touch of spring water."

"Bright golden color. Vibrant aromas of creme brulee, singed flowers, dense spices, turkey jerky, and Provence herb soap follow through on a round, supple entry to dryish medium-full body with layers of praline, vanilla bean, and exotic peppercorns. Finishes with very long, evolving honeyed cereal and grassy, slightly iodine tinged peat fade. Superb." Gold Medal.

"Aromas of succulent, dried fruit, oaky vanillin, marzipan, candied almond and buttercream chocolates—an altogether enticing and mature bouquet. Thankfully, not a plump, warm and fuzzy Sherry-a-thon in the taste stage; the crisp spirit keeps the taste buds engaged as the flavor shifts to the moderately candied side of the ledger. Finishes refreshing, agile and clean." 90-95 pts.

115.4 proof. Aged in Bourbon barrel #246.