Taster

Nose: Delicate and immediately malty. A sound, slightly toffee grain presence. Not as smoky as a few years back, but salty for an Irish.

Palate: A complex maltiness - both grassy and intensely barley-rich - dominates. The oak is quite drying, though a hint of wild fruit offers some extra compexity.

Finish: Lightly spiced, malty with some vanilla from the grain.

Comment: Lacks depth: a simple but pleasant blend.

Score: 7

Taster

Nose: Lightly malty. Fudgy.

Palate: Light butter and toffee.

Finish: Crisp. Peanut brittle.

Comment: Pleasant but a little one-dimensional.

Score: 6