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1st December 2017 |
Jameson
launch Caskmates IPA Edition worldwide
 Following on from a successful trial
run in Ireland in September this year
Irish Distillers has announced that they
are now launching their new Jameson
Caskmates IPA Edition worldwide.
As you may have already guessed, Jameson
Caskmates IPA Edition is a triple
distilled Irish whiskey finished in IPA
seasoned barrels. For those of you not
familiar with IPA, it is India Pale Ale,
a hoppy style of beer. Jameson tell me
that the result of finishing their
whiskey in the specially crafted IPA
casks is a whiskey that features the
signature smoothness of Jameson
alongside hints of light hops, fresh
citrus and floral notes, and can be
served neat, on the rocks, or paired
with a beer.
Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition is the
next chapter of a story that began in
2013, when Brian Nation, Master
Distiller in Midleton Distillery, and
Dave Quinn, Master of Whiskey Science in
Midleton Distillery, met Franciscan Well
Founder and Head Brewer, Shane Long, in
a local Cork bar. The Midleton masters
agreed to loan some Jameson casks to the
brewery to discover their influence on
Irish stout and when the stout-seasoned
barrels were returned to Midleton
Distillery, Dave Quinn re-filled them
with Jameson Irish whiskey – a finishing
process that created Jameson Caskmates
Stout Edition. Having previously hit it
off with stout, the team in Midleton
were curious to try a new beer mate, and
after much exploration discovered that a
zesty IPA was the perfect partner.
Dave Quinn, Master of Whiskey Science in
Midleton Distillery, commented: "Without the
curiosity and collaboration that took
place that night in Cork and the
expertise, passion and dedication that
followed, we may have missed out on what
has become a staple innovation within
the Jameson family. It’s great to see
the range growing so that more craft
beer and whiskey fans alike can
experience Jameson Caskmates. I
recommend that you try the new release
on the rocks or paired with a craft IPA
but always with good friends over great
conversations."
Since launching in 2015, Jameson
Caskmates has proved to be popular with
those with an appetite for craft beer
and whiskey satisfying their appetite
for new, innovative and authentic
tastes.
Bottled at 40% ABV, Jameson Caskmates
IPA Edition is available from December
2017 in the USA and January 2018 in
Ireland with a RRP of €38. I haven't tasted it
myself so I cannot comment on its
quality but the official tasting note
is below and no doubt
it will also be available from specialist
online whisky shops such as
The Whisky Exchange and
Master of Malt where you will find the current Jameson whiskey range.
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Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition Review
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Producer's
Tasting Notes:
Nose:
Floral, herbal hops, grapefruit citrus
notes with subtle orchard fruits,
complimented by wood shavings and a
little nuttiness.
Taste:
Hops and light citrus with sweet herbal
notes and delicate spicy tones.
Finish:
The lingering fresh fruit and hops give
way to grains of barley and a signature
smooth finish.
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