Jameson Blender’s Dog
43% ABV - Ireland
Nose: Butterscotch, cherry and raisin – we must be in ex-sherry territory, mandarin orange, lighter fruits (pear – also delivering that floral character). There is a faint nutty, wood smoke.
Taste: Notes of spicy rye, cereal grain, orange, raisin, and apple. There is a lot of flavour here and it can be hard to associate it to a specific.
Finish: Orange citrus, honey, light touch of cherry, and some spices.
By far the best expression from the Jameson label I have tasted! This particular whiskey is a notch above Green Spot for Midleton. I really enjoy the different barrel flavours imparted into the spirit. I picked this one out of the Whiskey Makers Series based on tasting notes and I also thought if anyone can make it work, it’s the blender in the end.
Tasted 21 April 2018.
84/100
Detailed Rating Information...
90+: Fantastic whisky; highly recommended.
My favourite whiskies – I might have more than one bottle if the price is right and the supply is limited! The higher values in this range will reflect a stronger balance and consistency between components.
85-89: Great whisky; recommended.
Whiskies that tick the flavour boxes and you'll likely hear about these from me. An easy decision to order at a bar/restaurant and one to consider buying a bottle of.
80-84: Very good whisky; recommended, but still consider trying before you buy.
Most of these whiskies I was really happy to have the opportunity to taste, but, apart from a dram here and there, I don’t think I would buy a bottle.
75-79: Good whisky; consider trying before you buy.
These are whiskies that I did enjoy drinking, but likely would reach for another bottle or select something different to order.
65-74: Average; consider trying before you buy, but not recommended.
There is nothing that stood out about this whisky and I might be inclined to mix it with soda or in a cocktail, instead of trying to enjoy its own flavours.
50-64: Bad; not recommended.
I didn’t like this and would sooner pass on another opportunity and order a beer instead than have it again… but never say never.
