Jameson 12 Year Special Reserve

I must be having an off day, so I might come back and update this later. Wasn't immediately able to place this. Greets you with a nice grain whiskey aroma. Maybe a little citrus, something slightly dark. Goes in very smooth, sweet, possibly a hint of toffee or something dark like it. Long finish, passing through from darkly sweet to oak. Great taken neat.

Oh My! The nose is filled with grass, caramel and hints of stone fruit, begging to be tasted. Palate opens warm, smooth and very creamy, coating the tongue. Molasses and vanilla lead to light peat and smoke before shifting to stone fruit and nougat. The finish is medium, slightly drying and then warm again, with smoke finishing over corn syrup. This is so different from the standard Jameson as to be in another league. Not as smooth as the Tyrconnel Single Malt, but much deeper, with richer flavors, less fruit, and more smoke. This is a great everyday dram, and shouldn't be discounted by Scotch drinkers who think of Irish whisky as a coffee supplement. Tasted as a series, with Tyrconnell Single Malt, Jameson Black Barrel, Jameson 12yr, Redbreast 12yr and Green Spot. Ranking based on flavor from best to worst is Jameson 12yr, Tyrconnel, Redbreast 12yr, Jameson Black Barrel, and Green Spot. When value is factored in, the rank order is Jameson 12yr, Tyrconnel Single Malt, Jameson Black Barrel, Green Spot and Redbreast 12yr."