The celebrity of Jameson Irish whiskey constructed up within the 18th and nineteenth century relied on one particular profile: single pot nonetheless whiskey. It turned the signature model of Irish whiskey. A mash invoice of malted and unmalted barley, triple distilled in copper pot stills, at a single distillery.
Now they revived this profile and created a Jameson whiskey that accommodates solely pot nonetheless spirit. Jameson Single Pot Nonetheless comes at 46% ABV, which is sweet information. A posh recipe deserves a little bit of oomph to make it stand out. This 5 Oak Cask launch is matured in a mix of three various kinds of virgin oak (Irish, European and American), along with ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks.
Jameson Single Pot Nonetheless (46%, OB 2022, 5 oak casks)
Nostril: good barley sweetness with ripe stewed fruits, fudge and caramel, in addition to hints of inexperienced apples. Vanilla comes out alongside extra sherry-driven spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. On the prime finish there are delicate floral notes from the virgin oak casks. The steadiness between the completely different casks is superb and it’s extra advanced than I anticipated at this value level.
Mouth: now the virgin wooden brings gingery notes, just a little white pepper and a few oak tannins to the desk. After the preliminary grainy edge, we get orange peels, lemons and apples. Darker notes of toffee and chocolate come out after some time. Then vanilla, cinnamon and a barely leafy be aware. Flashes of contemporary fruits (plums, peaches) all through.
End: medium lengthy, with candy grains and oak spice leaving a warming footprint.
I’m not the most important fan of virgin oak, however for Jameson Single Pot Nonetheless they’ve succesfully used the data they constructed up with Midleton Dair Ghaelach and different experiments. It is a intelligent composition with good complexity. I actually just like the nostril and whereas the style can’t match it totally, it stays balanced with none tough edges. I imagine this might be a succesful whiskey, main people who desire a step up from the common Jameson into the extra premium pot nonetheless releases. Obtainable from the Midleton web site for € 60. Journey retail and chosen markets will observe quickly.
