Description
Jameson Black Barrel is a premium expression from Midleton Distillery in Cork, Ireland. A blend of small-batch grain whiskey and pot still whiskey, it is aged in **double-charred bourbon barrels** and **sherry casks**, creating a deeper, richer flavor compared to standard Jameson.([Jameson site](https://jamesonwhiskey.com), [Difford’s Guide](https://diffordsguide.com))
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Butterscotch, creamy toffee, caramel, fudge, custard and ripe banana with subtle floral and grassy undertones.([Jameson site](https://jamesonwhiskey.com), [Whisky Focus](https://whiskymag.com))
Palate: Silky and medium-bodied with vanilla sweetness, honey, apple and apricot fruit, nutty richness, cinnamon and ginger spice, with a faint hint of smoke or char.([Whisky Focus](https://whiskymag.com), [Jameson site](https://jamesonwhiskey.com))
Finish: Medium-length, rich and warming—vanilla-sweet with toasted wood and lingering pepper spice.([Jameson site](https://jamesonwhiskey.com), [Whisky Focus](https://whiskymag.com))
Product Details:
ABV: 40% (80 proof)
Blend: Triple-distilled, double-char barrel-aged Irish blend heavy on pot still and grain whiskey
Age Statement: No age statement (average grain whiskey ~6 yrs, pot still ~12 yrs).([Difford’s Guide](https://diffordsguide.com))
Why Choose It:
This expression delivers significantly more depth, sweetness and texture than standard Jameson, thanks to extra charring and higher pot-still content. It’s consistently praised as “a value-packed step up,” with many fans calling it superior to the original.([reddit](https://www.reddit.com), [reddit](https://www.reddit.com))

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