A great example of how good Irish whiskey (and blended whiskey) can be. The nose is quite gentle but has notes of fruit and lots of vanilla. The taste is all sweet toffee, vanilla, butterscotch and some mild spiciness, even coffee. Smooth and mouthfilling and for 18 years in a cask surprisingly not overly woody or stringent. A little nutty and maybe some oak and sherry in the finish.