ABV 40%
I find the aroma quite sexy. The palate is big, but the finish leaves me wondering about the casks.
Michael Jackson
Jameson
Brand
12 Years Old, Old Distillery Reserve
Expression
Blended
Type
12
Age (Years)
40%
ABV
Republic of Ireland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Creamy. Cedary. Fresh sweat. Aromatic.
Palate: Firm. Full flavours. Nutty. Very toffeeish. Apricot-like.
Finish: Spicy. Slight sulphur.
Comment: I find the aroma quite sexy. The palate is big, but the finish leaves me wondering about the casks.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Sherry so thick you can cut through it.
Palate: Gloriously fat and rich; delicious barley, intermingling with juicy plums. Big and sturdy throughout.
Finish: A peppery spice begins to formulate, as does the drier oak. But it is the softness of the grain which impresses most.
Comment: This is a great Irish whiskey where the faultless sherry is played and controlled to near perfection.
Score: 9
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