Aroma: The nose opens with bright orchard fruit — ripe green apple is immediately recognizable — followed by gentle waves of honey and a light floral sweetness

Neat or with a single ice cube is the simplest way to appreciate the caramel-forward profile and the depth that six-to-eight-year aging provides

The single strongest argument for Bushmills Original is its mashbill: at 45% single malt whiskey

Both are affordable

Kessler 750ML flash-sale Aroma: The nose opens withKessler 750ML is an American blended whiskey bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 750ml bottle, produced in Kentucky by Beam Suntory. Carrying the tagline "Smooth as Silk" since the Prohibition era, Kessler ranks as the second best selling American blended whiskey in the United States, behind only Seagram's 7 Crown. Quick Facts: ABV: 40% (80 Proof) Origin: Kentucky, USA Style: American Blended Whiskey Producer: Beam Suntory Production & Heritage Kessler