Review transfer from Barreled from March 2017 Taking a quick detour from the SDT to try this Jameson blended Irish whiskey. This is the typical original Jameson but finished in barrels that previously held an American pale ale from the Kelso brewery in New York. Bottled at the minimum 40% ABV, most likely chill filtered with colorant added. The color is virtually identical to the original Jameson which is a golden amber. The nose starts out as your typical Jameson. Cereal malt, lemon peel, and light butterscotch. Very quickly the pale ale makes itself known. Bright citrusy hops with notes of grapefruit and pine. It's bright and floral and crisp. Right behind those hoppy notes there is rye bread with a little mint. I don't think rye is one of the grains used in Jameson, so it may be my nose playing tricks on me. Strong grapefruit hops on the palate up front. Crisp is the best way I can describe it. Not nearly as strong as an actual pale ale but it's there. Light butterscotch and mildly spicy. Not much complexity here, just more hops. A very weak mouthfeel, thin and watery. The finish is medium length. Fairly dry with grapefruit hops throughout. This is a one trick pony for sure. It's better than the original Jameson, but that isn't saying much. I do appreciate the contrasting styles and they play well together. I could see Glenmorangie working well with a pale ale finish. I'm glad I had the opportunity to try this one as it is a regional release and only available in the New York area, so thanks to @Scott_E for the sample. 3.25, worth trying but not worth buying.