Review - Jameson Black Barrel Irish Whiskey

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Rating 4 Glasses

• Distillery: John Jameson & Sons Ltd
• Years Aged: NAS
• Proof: 80
  • Local Price (USD): $39.95
    • Availability: Widespread

 

Tasting Notes

• Color & Consistency: Thin and yellow like the villain from an old Spaghetti Western
• Nose: Slightly medicinal with hints of sherry and vanilla
  • Taste: Vanilla & a little bit nutty with low heat but still very smooth.
  • Finish: Short & sweet. Very bourbon-esque.

Conclusion: Taking the place of the very popular 12 year Select Reserve, Black Barrel fills the shoes well. Sweet, spicy & fruity notes appear throughout thanks to the pot still and grain whiskies hanging around in sherry casks & twice charred bourbon barrels (hence the name). Being aged an average of 12 years it is significantly more diverse than Jameson Original or Caskmates but stays true to its namesake.

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