Midleton Very Rare Dair Ghaelach Kinranelagh Wood Tree 2, 56.9%

A real sweet one, with lemon curd, peach, honey, grapefruit peel, attractive floral notes, whole almond, and well-integrated pot still spices on the nose. Approachable and sippable at high proof, with honey and lemon zest initially, the spices begin to build, eventually reaching mouth-drawing proportions of peppery spice. Climbing down spice mountain on the other side, there’s a delicious combination of butterscotch, cinnamon, caramel, vanilla, and peppered nuts.—JM