Jameson is a staple with my wife and her whole family. They are part Irish and love to fly that flag, so I figured it's time to review their whiskey of choice. It's only the most popular blended Irish whiskey in the world after all. 40% ABV, chill filtered, and it appears to be colored to make it a nice amber. The nose is very light and bright. Citrusy like lemon and grapefruit. Corn Flake type cereal notes. Floral honey and lemongrass. Very light oak. Slight alcohol smell and there is some type of mineral note that is not very appealing. It also is musty like a damp basement with a lot of old boxes in it. The palate is very lacking in complexity. Strong butterscotch flavor typical of many Canadian whiskies. Slightly peppery and slightly floral. Really not much else. The mouthfeel is very thin and is dry The finish is medium short and is more sweet than anything, but not overly so. Overall, this one seems overly engineered in the hopes of pleasing the masses, much like Johnnie Walker. It's immensely popular, but I'm sure it's mostly used for cocktails and Irish car bombs (and I've had more than my share of those on St. Patrick's Day with my in-laws). It is smooth and easy to drink, so that is one plus for it. As a sipping whiskey though, I'll pass. This review is from October 2016 from Barreled