Jameson Anthology is a brand new sequence of restricted editions from Midleton distillery in Eire. It consists of two volumes:
- Vol.1 Remastered is impressed by discontinued classics which function an inspiration for brand new whiskey compositions. Jameson 15 comes first, however I hear Jameson Gold or Jameson Rarest Classic Reserve could possibly be subsequent for example.
- Vol.2 Remixed alternatively introduces experiments, making an attempt to push the boundaries of the model.
Final week a primary expression was offered: Jameson 15 Yr Outdated Remastered. It is a single pot nonetheless whiskey which depends on three spirit kinds – which I may attempt individually at Bow Road in the course of the presentation. A lightweight LMP1 fashion (tropical fruits and light-weight spice), a medium ‘Mod Pot’ fashion (orchard fruits, agency spice), and the so-called MMP4 heavy pot fashion aged in sherry casks.
This heavy spirit (stills run quicker, with a wider reduce permitting some feinty flavours) is claimed to be near the fashion produced on the Bow Road distillery on the finish of the nineteenth century. As sherry casks had been a essential factor within the outdated Jameson fashion, this new expression additionally has extra of those within the recipe.
Kevin O’Gorman and his staff at Irish Distillers didn’t have the intention to create an correct duplicate of Jameson 15 Years (discontinued in 2000). As an alternative they wished to create a contemporary model based mostly on the present kinds of Midleton spirits. So whereas they’re impressed by nice outdated whiskeys, the recipes are tailored to the current-day preferences (which explains it being cask energy). Extra remastered whiskeys will observe sooner or later, though I might count on a remixed experimental bottling first.
Jameson 15 yo Single Pot Nonetheless (56,4%, OB ‘Remastered’ 2021, 2220 btl.)
Nostril: the sherry affect is available in a transparent nutty layer (walnuts, hazelnuts) on prime of an orchard fruit base. Primarily (bruised) pink apples and autumnal fruits. Hints of butter, shortly transferring in direction of dried grass, clove, ginger and black pepper. A natural -slightly musty- footprint as nicely, nearly whiffs of OBE. General fairly a masculine model. I feel bringing it down with water makes it extra balanced and brings the complexity up on the similar time.
Mouth: I’m struck by a giant minty/mentholated core. It’s fairly strong, with oily notes and toffee sweetness, however principally beneficiant pot nonetheless spice. Ginger, liquorice, pepper and cardamom. On the palate the lighter fruity fashion (mandarin) shines by means of greater than on the nostril. Then again to fudge and figs, with oak tannins in direction of the top.
End: lengthy, with plenty of warming spice and a few toasted wooden.
A really fantastic single pot nonetheless whiskey, which successfully brings out a richer, heavier fashion. It has an old-style character and a real sense of maturity too, which I’m positive many whiskey lovers will applaud.
Now curb your enthusiasm as that is positively pushing boundaries when it comes to pricing. At € 300 a bottle (50 cl, thoughts) it’s double the worth of the older Jameson 18 Years Cask Power – unusual. The unique 15 earned its standing from individuals ingesting it and loving it… let’s hope the brand new model doesn’t simply grow to be a collector’s merchandise sitting on cabinets. Aside from that, carry on the remastered JRVR.
All bottles shall be bought in two ballots. The primary opens as we speak from the Barrel Membership Midleton Distillery, the second will run on the Jameson web site, beginning eighth April. Too unhealthy worldwide delivery is kind of restricted.
