BeppeCovfefe
Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition
Blended — Ireland
Reviewed
December 22, 2018 (edited December 24, 2018)
Well, what a difference a cask makes! Just as the Stout edition was an overall positive experience and enhanced profile for the standard Jameson flavor, the IPA seems to be almost the exact opposite. Perhaps the IPA is the "Scotch drinkers" choice whereas the Stout is a drink for Bourboners but there is little that stands out other than the pale ale bitterness with this variant.
As one taster noted a harsh bitter IPA leftover tone and little else, makes this not what I look for in these enhanced finishing designs, much bitterness with not even citrus notes as a distraction. I could go on but would only be repeating what an extremely bitter whiskey this is with no real redeeming quality added through the extra finishing stage. For the Pink Gin or Manhattan lover this might be the way to go, give it a try and see what you think. An Old Fashioned with no sugar was never my thing.
Dryer than the Sahara and the Dust Bowl combined, for those who find bourbon far too sweet this may be the way to go. I'd much rather have a plain Jamesons over the IPA edition, and that really is all you should need to know.
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@BeppeCovfefe @Generously_Paul this is certainly one that draws opposing views. Personally I like it much more than regular Jameson and much more than the stout. But, it’s our differences that make our world so interesting right. Good passionate review.
@Generously_Paul yes, I'm trying to come up with any reason at all someone who would normally drink Jamesons would choose the IPA edition, if adding a large dose of bitters is benefit for you, then I doubt you would ever drink Jamesons to begin with. This is the conundrum, whereas the Stout edition brings improvement, the IPA is exactly opposite unless of course you're one who doses everything heavily with Angostura. These just seem to be radically different and opposing spins on the direction they are taking. Also from talking with shop owners the Stout edition gets far more positive feedback.
I didn’t think this was quite as bad as you described, but to each his own. I have a sample of the stout cask that I’m “eager” to try. It’s all just varying degrees of the same old Jameson, which is nothing special.