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Jameson Black Barrel is a 70cl blended Irish whiskey listed at 40% ABV and supplied with a gift box. The listing describes triple distillation and maturation in double-charred barrels, with sweet, spicy and nutty tasting notes. It is suggested neat or in an Old Fashioned or whiskey sour.
At a glance
- The listing says the blend combines grain and single pot Irish whiskey and is triple distilled.
- Double-charred barrels are described as central to its maturation and flavour profile.
- Suggested serves include sipping neat, an Old Fashioned and a whiskey sour.
- The title specifies a gift box.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- Several serving options make it suitable for neat pours as well as whiskey cocktails.
- The listed nutty, vanilla and spice notes offer a more specific flavour profile than an unqualified blended whiskey.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Type | Blended Irish Whiskey |
|---|---|
| Volume | 70cl |
| Alcohol by volume | 40% ABV |
| Distillation | triple distilled |
| Blend | small batch grain and single pot Irish whiskey |
| Maturation | aged for up to 16 years in double charred “black” barrels |
| Tasting notes | nutty notes in abundance alongside the smooth sweetness of spice and vanilla |
|---|---|
| Suggested serves | neat, in the signature Jameson Black Barrel Old Fashioned or a classic whiskey sour |
| Ingredients | Aged Irish Whiskey (cereal & malt distillates), Demineralised water |
|---|---|
| Energy per 100ml | 221 |
| Energy per serve | 55.25 |
What to know before buying
- The supplied energy figures are given in Kcal, but the listing does not specify the serving volume for the per-serve figure. The described maturation is up to 16 years, not a stated age for every whiskey in the blend.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Whiskey drinkers looking for a blended Irish whiskey to sip neat or use in classic cocktails.
- People choosing a boxed bottle as a gift.
Less suited to
- Buyers seeking a stated single age for the whole blend, rather than an age claim of up to 16 years.
- Buyers who want an unflavoured or non-alcoholic drink.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback highlights smoothness and flavour, with vanilla and toffee notes mentioned, alongside reports that it is easy to drink neat, with water or ice, and in cocktails. Some buyers describe it as a suitable gift and an everyday dram. These impressions align with the listed neat and cocktail serving suggestions, but remain customer perceptions rather than a guarantee of taste. The rating distribution is predominantly five-star, with a small one-star share, and does not explain the reasons behind individual ratings.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the smoothness and flavour, including vanilla and toffee notes.
- Feedback describes it as easy to drink neat, with water or ice, and in cocktails.
- Some customers appreciate it as a gift or an everyday dram.
Frequently asked questions
What size and strength is this bottle?
The title lists a 70cl bottle at 40% ABV.
How is Jameson Black Barrel described?
The listing describes a triple-distilled blend of small batch grain and single pot Irish whiskey, matured in double-charred barrels for up to 16 years.
How can it be served?
Suggested serves are neat, in a Jameson Black Barrel Old Fashioned or in a classic whiskey sour.
Does it come with a gift box?
The product title says it comes with a gift box.
