15 years in bourbon cask, followed by 2 years in Japanese mizunara oak - a rep at WhiskyFest said 13 years and 4 years, but I trust the website more than what I was told at the time. Tasting this fresh, I still love it (though I'm shy of the A+ I gave it on the spot). The nose is rich and enticing, with notes of maple, honey, and stewed fruit. On the palate, the same sweet elements dominate - lots of Bit-O-Honey here - but they're tempered by a touch of oak, and a finish that sees some coconut and Eastern spices taking things in a new direction. One of the most unusual - and engaging - Irish whiskeys I've experienced. 92 proof. A Christopher Null, Drinkhacker.com

Christopher Null - (A)