Jameson Crested

Less flavour than other Jameson’s

Decent, esp for $45

This expression of Jameson jumps out of the glass just like the original, with bright shiny fruit right up front. Unlike the original though, this has a little more to offer if you stay with it a bit longer. The nose smooths out but remains firm, with loads of toffee and malt, and then that sweet funk of sherry. If your used to Jameson, you think you know what to expect, but initial sip presents a rich, oily body that makes me secretly hope someone rolled a barrel of Redbreast across the shop floor. That body gives you what the nose foretold, more cream and toffee, followed by grain and malt, with some spices on the back end. Not quite baking, but not quite pepper either. The finish is where you can really identify the price point vs some of the more premium Irish.. good notes of sherry and some warmth, but rather flat and gone pretty quickly. This whiskey feels like the older brother to the classic, and totally deserves to be on the shelf. When you want a light, cheap tasty Irish then go for classic, when you want a darker, mellow more mature version, grab the Crested for 15 dollars more. Great whiskey for the price indeed.