Adaminak
Jameson 12 Year Special Reserve
Blended — Ireland
Reviewed
March 10, 2015 (edited March 19, 2016)
Oh My! The nose is filled with grass, caramel and hints of stone fruit, begging to be tasted. Palate opens warm, smooth and very creamy, coating the tongue. Molasses and vanilla lead to light peat and smoke before shifting to stone fruit and nougat. The finish is medium, slightly drying and then warm again, with smoke finishing over corn syrup. This is so different from the standard Jameson as to be in another league. Not as smooth as the Tyrconnel Single Malt, but much deeper, with richer flavors, less fruit, and more smoke. This is a great everyday dram, and shouldn't be discounted by Scotch drinkers who think of Irish whisky as a coffee supplement.
Tasted as a series, with Tyrconnell Single Malt, Jameson Black Barrel, Jameson 12yr, Redbreast 12yr and Green Spot. Ranking based on flavor from best to worst is Jameson 12yr, Tyrconnel, Redbreast 12yr, Jameson Black Barrel, and Green Spot. When value is factored in, the rank order is Jameson 12yr, Tyrconnel Single Malt, Jameson Black Barrel, Green Spot and Redbreast 12yr."
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