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.
very soft and beautiful. Amen.
Standard Jameson is a bit smooth for me. At "stamdard" grade, I'd choose Bushmills. But at the "one up" grade in a blend, Black Barrel is from some other world. Be it the proportion of Single Pot, the double charring, or other variables, this is a supreme whiskey!
A decent representation of Irish/pot still whiskey, imo. The grain was noticeable to begin with but the bottle has really mellowed after a few weeks. Caramel, vanilla, char, pot still spices and fruitiness with a decent mouth feel and sweet yet pleasantly cloying finish. Not too complex but definitely has you going back for more like a good Irish should. Perhaps a touch overpriced for what it is?
Very nice blend! To me it has a nice subtle sweetness like a high end bourbon, but it's unmistakable Irish perfection. If you don't like it, just don't like it. But do not put words where there aren't. It is not a select reserve, It's not claiming to be a select reserve, so do not review it as a select reserve!
A fine dram for any evening
