After trying and really liking the Jameson IPA Cask Edition I went out and bought a bottle of Jameson's Standard Expression. Neat in a Glencairn glass, the nose offers honey, buttery pastry, apple/pear, brown sugar, and a light floral note. Neat it enters fairly sweet with vanilla, dark chocolate, and light espresso/coffee. Offers up a bitter note similar to unsweetened cocoa on the finish with a slight burn. Adding a splash amplifies the buttery note on the nose and tamed the bitter finish just a tad. On the rocks this one is all cocoa and coffee with cream. I can't believe that it has taken me so long to finally pick up a bottle of Jameson to review. I found it quite pleasant, and it would get a 4 from me if not for the bitter, lingering finish. The good news is I've now found a new go-to when I'm dining out and the brown liquor selection is limited to the "3 J's" (Jack, Jim and Jameson). I'll pick the Jameson every time now.