Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition

Cereal nose. Butterscotch, honey, white pepper, apricot.

I'll damn by faint praise and say it's not all bad. The nose starts with rubbing alcohol before it transitions to cherries and chocolate. Palate is much better than regular Jameson's, but that's more faint praise, really. Spats of fig, chocolate, herbs, and coffee augment the normal light and mild Jameson profile, but they are intertwined with an unshakable alcohol presence that is all too common in cheap blends and tend to ruin the whole drink. There is really no finish to speak of, but at least when it's finally gone, it's gone cleanly. Mostly unobjectionable, but also completely unmemorable. Much, much better than the standard fare, but not nearly as good as the equally-priced Jameson Black Barrel. And neither of them do Irish as well as the Standard Tyrconnel. Put to music, this would be the B-side to any popular artist that people listen to because they don't know there are better options.

This one is all about the palate, as the nose and finish aren't that notable. Rich, oaky, chocolate, coffee palate. One to reach for when you have a dark chocolate craving. Will definitely try it in Irish coffee and keep a few bottles in stock.

Sweater and bolder than regular Jameson. Very tasty, toasty/roasty smell (smells like Guinness!), light body, quick finish with a single cube.