Well Gents, thank you for the suggestions. I've gone over to Powers Gold Label for everyday use and have some Clontarf coming as well. I've heard good and bad about Tullamore Dew so haven't tried that. Hopefully a bottle of Black Bush will be headed my way as well. I am partial to the nutty fruity sherry flavors and will be picking up some Redbreast 12 year as well, as the little I sampled I really enjoyed. I liked the pot still taste of the Redbreast. Not to offend anyone, but I don't like the peaty salt taste of scotch. The few Irish blends I've tried have been smooth and gentle. I'll have to see if Locke's is available here in the US to try also. Keep the suggestions coming.....RW