Whisky Focus - Jameson Black Barrel Review

Review of Jameson Black Barrel from Jameson Heritage Whiskey Series.

Jameson Black Barrel, which has become known as Jameson Black amongst Irish whiskey drinkers is part of the Jameson Heritage Whiskey Series, a range of premium Irish Whiskeys.

Jameson Black Barrel is a triple-distilled Irish whiskey that pays tribute to the cooper’s method of charring barrels for a second time. Charring is a traditional method for invigorating barrels, although today at Midleton double-charred barrels are used by choice rather than through necessity.

The expression uses a blend of ‘small batch’ grain and traditional pot still Irish Whiskey, which is distilled just once a year at the Midleton distillery in Cork, it is matured in a combination of American oak, sherry casks and double-charred bourbon barrels.

Jameson Black Barrel was bottled at 40% ABV and will be available worldwide from these specialist Whisky Shops with an RRP of £36/€47 or local equivalent for a 70cl bottle.


William Morrison's Tasting Notes:

Nose: Sherry and pot still fruitiness, some candied citrus fruit there also, vanilla toffee and a wee touch of spice.

Taste:  Sweet creamy vanilla coated in pot still spices, coconut, burnt raisins, a little nutty, a little lemon citrus.

Finish: Deliciously long, sherried fruit and spice fade leaving lovely oak spice

Comment: An outstanding Irish blended whiskey, loads going on from the contributions made from the grain and pot still whiskeys as well as American oak, sherry casks and double-charred bourbon barrels. A delicious dram and I am pleased it is now available worldwide.

SMW Blended Whisky Score 93/100

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