Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve

Jameson

This was the fancy stuff back in college. This and Crown Royal were the pinnacle of luxury when I was studying and supporting myself with a part-time shoe store gig. That was years ago, but I still have fond memories of Jameson. Let’s come back to it. Nose: Pears, honey, vinegar, metal, barley, and a grainy scent that’s reminiscent of a Canadian...

Score 75/100

Jameson "Marconi"

Fun fact: Guglielmo Marconi was the great-grandson of John Jameson! You may know that Marconi invented the radio; you may also know that John Jameson invented...well, Jameson. So this bottling ("Special Reserve Celebrating 100 Years of Radio") honours the first transmission back in 1895. The colour is a bright gold. On the nose it is...

Score 90/100

Jameson 12 Year Old Distillery Reserve

Before I did this bottle, I had a can of pre-mix Jameson Ginger & Lime (6% ABV) with my dinner (grilled sandwiches and salt-and-pepper potato chips), poured into a tall glass over ice (I'm sure @Nozinan is appreciative) It's exactly what you would imagine - mix Jameson and ginger ale with a healthy dose of lime bitters - but too thin and weak....

Score 88/100

Jameson 18 Year Old

So far I have only tried 4 Jameson and that is mostly because I am not very fond of it. It is a nice whiskey, but nothing more. Not special in my book. But when I was offered this bottle of 18 year old, my interest was piqued. The Jameson 18 Year Old Limited Reserve, bottled in 2009, will set you back between 80 and 100 EUR, depending on where you...

Score 82/100