Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Having only had Jameson's, Bushmill's, John Powers, and Connemara (an awful "peated" Irish whiskey), I had concluded that compared to scotch, the best you could say is that what Irish whiskey gives up in character, it makes up for in inoffensive drinkability. But after trying this one, I've changed my mind. Redbreast explodes with fruit flavors, raisins, nuts, and other complexities that are beyond my ability to describe, with a finish that lasts for several minutes. And at only 80 proof, it's an accomplishment. They don't give this stuff away but it's worth the expense.