Jameson Black Barrel is a special blend of Jameson Irish Whiskey, matured in double charred first-fill bourbon casks (black barrels). The result is a smoother, richer whiskey with a complex taste. Jameson Black Barrel is perfect for sipping neat or on the rocks.
Jameson Black Barrel is a super release from Jameson, with a high proportion of Irish pot still whiskey as well as small-batch grain. The result is an increased body and level of richness when compared to the core expression. Well worth a look...
Rich and fruity with notes of tropical fruits, coconut, nectarines in yoghurt, guava and a thick core of sweet cereals.
Thick and full on the palate, with an intense, unctuous creaminess, alongside dates, walnuts and peels. Good peach and coconut notes, and a little cinnamon.
Long finish, and very fruity with notes of cinnamon and nutmeg and hints of potpourri.
I reviewed this below as a rubbery taste but that was from a newly opened bottle. Came back the next night and tastes much better. I usually take whiskey neat but added an ice cube to this and it came alive.
Muted nose. After a few minutes air floral and pleasant, very nice indeed. Falls apart on the palate with the charred barrel flavor coming across as synthetic rubber, taste continues on the finish. I prefer the original or the Signature Reserve. BT.
This is a review of Jameson Black Barrel, not a comparison of it next to Jameson Special Reserve. With that being said the Black Barrel is my favorite Irish whiskey. The mild smoke notes makes this an interesting and delicious dram. I don’t care for any other Jameson whiskey but they nailed it with Black Barrel!
This whiskey is seriously underpriced. Its dangerously good stuff! Velvety smooth with a pure pot toffee flavor that usually comes with bottles priced 3x more! An absolute delight!
I can't get enough of this stuff, the best you can by for $40. I keep this put away with my $100 stuff, Jameson hit the jackpot on this one what a great whiskey ?.
