Jameson Select Reserve Black Barrel Irish Whiskey 750 ML

Triple distilled, flame charred, for a rich smooth taste. Charring is an age-old method for invigorating barrels to intensify the taste. Jameson Black Barrel is our tribute to our coopers, who painstakingly give their bourbon barrels an additional charring to reveal their untold richness and complexity. The select double charred barrels produce a whiskey with even richer flavor and intense smoothness. Nose - Time spent maturing in these barrels leads to intensified aromas of butterscotch, fudge and creamy toffee. Taste - Nutty notes are in abundance alongside the smooth sweetness of spice and vanilla. Finish - Enjoy the richness and intensity of toasted wood and vanilla. Wine Enthusiast 92 points - The former Bourbon barrels used to mature this whiskey were “charred and double charred,” the producer says, to coax more from the barrel wood. Look for an almost pina colada-like effect: coconut and tropical fruit aromas, and a rich, honey-soaked palate that shows caramelized pineapple and dried apricot..March/2019 Ultimate Beverage Challenge 94 points - Barrel char in this glass is finely polished with no aggressively grilled notes. Instead the depth of this sometimes aggressive characteristic comes as roasted blackberries submerged in creme brulee. This spirit is brilliant enjoyed neat or used in cocktails to lend new dimensions to Irish whiskey cocktails. - 2019 Ultimate Spirits Challenge (Excellent, Highly Recommended).April/2019 In the early years at Jameson, our unused barrels were left exposed to the elements in the courtyard of our distillery. When the time came to fill those barrels with whiskey, our coopers would invigorate them with a quick char. But what started as upkeep proved to have a nice effect on the whiskey that rested within. Whiskey that has spent time in double charred barrels carries an untold richness and complexity. Matured in a combination of American oak, sherry casks and double charred bourbon barrels, Jameson Black Barrel is a blend of ‘small batch’ grain and traditional Irish pot still whiskeys. Rich flavors of fruit, toasted wood, warm spice and vanilla sweetness, the double charring delivers an embellished finish. The end result - a fitting tribute to double charring and the fearless coopers who uncovered it.