Produced at the Midleton Distillery, Jameson is Ireland's quintessential Irish blend – a classic whiskey.
A full and floral nose leads with the smooth sweetness of marmalade and fudge before a hint of Madeira and a little cut grass note emerge.
Thick and of good body with notes of orchard fruits, both fresh and cooked with a little vanilla cream.
Medium-length with spice and honey.
If you get a good bottle of this then you can sometimes get a great whisky for the price. Lot's of batch variation though but at the low cost it's not a huge gamble. My Murray must have had a good one! ;)
The Victory Gin of whiskey. Great for sports bar brahs and chicks - and just as boring. I guess it's drinkable, especially if no alternatives are at hand. But Jameson and it's compatriot brands raise troubling questions, namely: why does Irish whiskey pale so starkly in contrast to its cousins across the channel?
Several years ago I attended a marathon blind tasting of whiskies led by Jim Murray - 13 "samples" in one evening! Upon discussing the Jameson, I identified it as being a superb breakfast whiskey - Mr Murray asked if I was Irish - but I actually claim to German ancestry. Humor aside, I always have a bottle or two of the Jameson in my collection, and it is often visited to remove the flavor of some other "marketer's experiment". Keep up the good work! And, to those who disagree, remember: de gustibus non est disputandum
Just bought a 1L bottle here in the Netherlands on 22 Dec., 2017. Admittedly priced down, but tastes like crap relative to that of the previous 5 years of Jameson. Too young, sweet and like some chemical cocktail! Well done Jameson after the £11m makeover!
Exceptionally smooth, I taste chewy dates and an oak finish. Very drinkable and would be something you could drink with food, in particular smoked or grilled meat. On its own a bit lack luster in its flavor and definitely in its complexity. Good to have in the cabinet but don’t get too excited about it.
