Jameson Black Barrel

Poured neat. Rich but slightly metallic nose oozing with toffee, malty grains, and burnt out campfire. Oily mouth feel that leaves a first impression of a maple doughnut. Peppered leather jumps in mid-palate and fades into a malty tobacco and caramel finish. Originally bought as a 375ml and now wishing I would have sprung for the regular sized bottle. I don't mind standard Jameson, but this is a much more enjoyable pour.

This bottle surprised me. I've had it before, but it never really excited me. This time, I am getting clearer vanilla, creamier caramel and better wood structure. I have bumped up my score simply because I am enjoying it. Critically it may be a wee bit less, but an easy drinking, yet tasty dram!