Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition

Well, what a difference a cask makes! Just as the Stout edition was an overall positive experience and enhanced profile for the standard Jameson flavor, the IPA seems to be almost the exact opposite. Perhaps the IPA is the "Scotch drinkers" choice whereas the Stout is a drink for Bourboners but there is little that stands out other than the pale ale bitterness with this variant. As one taster noted a harsh bitter IPA leftover tone and little else, makes this not what I look for in these enhanced finishing designs, much bitterness with not even citrus notes as a distraction. I could go on but would only be repeating what an extremely bitter whiskey this is with no real redeeming quality added through the extra finishing stage. For the Pink Gin or Manhattan lover this might be the way to go, give it a try and see what you think. An Old Fashioned with no sugar was never my thing. Dryer than the Sahara and the Dust Bowl combined, for those who find bourbon far too sweet this may be the way to go. I'd much rather have a plain Jamesons over the IPA edition, and that really is all you should need to know.

Not bad for a lower end whiskey. Cask mates IPA adds some interesting tones.

I’ve always found it difficult to enjoy Jameson outside of coffee because I tend to prefer punchier whiskies, so when I saw this on the shelf I was imagining the optimal Jameson. I was very wrong and kind of feel misled a bit. There’s a DIFFERENCE between the Caskmates version and regular ol’ Jameson, but it’s very difficult to get any hops out of the stuff. It’s essentially a slightly more spicy, sharper Jameson. If you like Jameson, you’re not going to be disappointed. If you’re like me, I don’t think you’ll be finding something new from this style.