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Jameson 12 years Distillery Reserve

woody fruity
3.7
(1)€637Ireland, Blended

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You cannot grab this Jameson off a shop shelf. Jameson 12 years Distillery Reserve is a distillery-exclusive bottling. It is sold only at the Jameson Distillery in Dublin and the Midleton Distillery in County Cork. Twelve years in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks give it a warm, fruity depth. Cherry and apple lead the way. Honey and maple syrup round things out, with a soft thread of cinnamon spice. Light oak and a touch of vanilla keep it gentle. It drinks easy and sweet, the kind of pour you sip slowly and savour neat. A small souvenir from the home of Irish whisky.

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Jameson

Jameson is a renowned Irish whiskey distillery that was founded in 1780 by John Jameson in Dublin, Ireland. The distillery is famous for producing some of the world's finest triple-distilled Irish whiskey that is known for its smoothness and distinctive taste. The Jameson distillery offers a variety of whiskey blends, including the Jameson Original, Jameson Crested, Jameson Black Barrel, and Jameson 18 Year Old. Each blend is crafted using a unique combination of malted and unmalted barley, distilled in pot stills, and aged in oak casks. Jameson is that it is the best-selling Irish whiskey brand in the world, with over 7 million cases sold annually. The brand has also won numerous awards for its whiskey, including the World Whiskies Awards, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and the International Wine and Spirit Competition.

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About the Jameson 12 years Distillery Reserve

Jameson 12 years Distillery Reserve is a 12 year old blended Irish whisky from the Jameson Distillery in Ireland. You will not find this bottling in your local shop. It is a distillery exclusive. It is sold only at the Jameson Distillery in Dublin and the Midleton Distillery in County Cork. That scarcity is part of the charm. The whisky brings together grain spirit and pot still spirit. It is matured for twelve years in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. The bourbon barrels lend honey and vanilla. The sherry casks bring darker, fruitier notes of cherry and dried fruit. In the glass it is fruity and welcoming. Apple and fresh fruit open the nose, with a floral lift behind them. Honey and maple syrup add a rich, mellow sweetness. Cinnamon and gentle spice weave through the middle. Light oak and a whisper of vanilla settle on the finish. This is a soft, easy-drinking style of Irish whisky. The wood is restrained, so the fruity and sweet character stays front and centre. The 40% strength makes it approachable and rounded on the palate. There is no harsh edge here, just balance. Enjoy Jameson 12 years Distillery Reserve neat, in a simple glass. It rewards slow sipping more than anything else. For anyone visiting the home of Jameson, this aged blend is a fitting keepsake. It carries the warmth and craft that made Irish whisky famous the world over. The blend of bourbon and sherry casks keeps it balanced. This is a quiet, confident dram for unhurried evenings.