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Jameson Black Barrel
Whiskey

Jameson Black Barrel

Origin
🇮🇪Ireland
Strength40%
Price Tier
LIBRARIAN'S VERDICT

The best value in premium Irish whiskey. It takes the approachable DNA of Jameson and injects it with a level of richness and 'oak-soul' that makes it a credible sipping whiskey for any enthusiast.

The Library Note

Inspired by the tradition of 'charring' barrels to give whiskey a richer flavor, Black Barrel is aged in barrels that have been charred twice. This extra step intensifies the vanilla and caramel notes, creating a profile that tastes like a hybrid between a smooth Irish whiskey and a robust American bourbon.

Sommelier's Perspective

THE NOSE

Rich and indulgent. Aromas of butterscotch, fudge, and creamy vanilla, with a hint of charred wood and tropical fruit.

THE PALATE

Full-bodied and velvety. Deep flavors of toasted nuts and spice are balanced by a heavy sweetness of vanilla custard and apricot.

THE FINISH

Long and intensely smooth with a rich, woody spice and a touch of roasted coffee.

Sensory Profile

SmokySweetComplexBitterFloral

THE PERFECT SERVE

The 'Black Barrel Old Fashioned': 2 oz Jameson Black Barrel, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, 0.25 oz simple syrup. The double-charred notes provide the same 'muscle' as a bourbon but with the signature Irish silkiness.

Composition

Malted Barley
Corn
Rye
Spring Water

EXPERT TECHNIQUE

A blend of small-batch grain and single pot still whiskeys, matured in a combination of sherry casks and double-charred ex-bourbon barrels.

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