Jameson Crested

Originally a 10 year old whiskey, ("Not a drop is sold, till it's 10 years old"), Crested 10 became plain old Crested in the 70s (I think) due to the dwindling stocks of aged whiskey. The industry went through a tough time in the 50s/60s. The deal was the blenders could maintain the style of Crested with younger whiskies. (the price did not go down). There is no age statement on Crested but the whiskey is supposedly older than Jameson and contains more sherry (expensive) than Jameson. IDL have pushed this whisky up the premium latter (cork closure where once there was a screw cap!). It is the first Jameson bottling (1963) and it is a fabulous whiskey. It is beginning to become more expensive but when it was at a small premium to Jameson - it was far better value. My father drank it with a lot of water (and loved it). I drink it neat or with a little "release". Pairing it with a pint of Guinness is a delicious pleasure. I am not sure how you could rate this as inferior to Jameson but that is the great thing about taste - it is subjective!

17th March 2022

Recommended! Very Palatable and smooth! Great for the price.

11th January 2022

The nose is barley sugar, caramel, vanilla ice cream and apple, very friendly and pleasant.
Has a nice mouth feel, slightly thicker than standard Jameson, the sherry element comes to the fore, with a nice spice tingle alongside a little creaminess and some bready malt. A very easy drinker.
The finish is quite long for a 40% ABV whiskey, deep oak, honey and old school toffee bars.
A winner for the money, but still just prefer the Caskmates Stout version.

28th June 2021

Very disappointed with this one. I grew up on standard jameson, to me still the best basic choice whiskey out there. Also love black barrel, however, Crested felt like an inferior, more alcohol-y tasting version of standard jameson which is crazy to me considering it's a good bit more expensive. It also has quite an unpleasant lingering aftertaste.
If you're shopping in this price range stick to standard jameson or go for black barrel is my best advice.

11th June 2021

Deliciously smooth taste that's affordable and rewarding.. Silky texture with a crisp smooth finish.. One of the best I've tried from the Irish island..

3rd December 2020

A big Jameson fan. Only tried a crested Jameson today after being used of the original Jameson for years. A very smooth sweet taste. Highly recommended

25th October 2020

smooth as silk and rolls down nicely...all jameson whiskey is nice but this is by far the best...smoother than an 18 year old chivas, which i bought at the same time....buy one...go on go on go on.

4th August 2020

1st jameson ever tasted just love it

6th July 2020

Underrated whiskey. I was not impressed initially, but it grew on me
A decent dram, try it

27th May 2020

On the nose creamy vanilla, green apple, ginger bread and demara sugar. Smoother on the palate with vanilla, shortbread biscuits, apricot and hazelnut spread. Finishing off with more of that shortbread which turns in to gingerbread and a slight oak wood spice

4th May 2020