Jameson NAS (40%, OB, 2010) Lot JQ-058548

From www.jamesonwhiskey.com

“Triple Distilled, Twice as Smooth. The number three. The ancient Greek, Pythogoras, described it as the perfect number. And, as everybody knows, three time’s a charm. So, unlike American whiskies, which are usually distilled just once, and Scotch whiskies, which try a little harder with two distillations, we distil Jameson Irish Whiskey three times.

Perfectly Balanced. Balance is also important. While we love the number three (it’s been good to us), we’re also very keen on the dynamic equilibriums of two forces balanced to create perfection. We mix precisely the right amount of malted barley and exactly the right amount of unmalted barley. Likewise our pot still whiskeys complement our delicate grain whiskeys beautifully. We balance the nutty flavours of our sherry casks with the fragrant vanilla of our bourbon casks. All resulting in a perfectly balanced whiskey.

Single Distillery. And finally, we could not talk about our triple distillation and perfect balance without mentioning our Midleton Single Distillery. It is where, under the one roof and under the careful gaze of our whiskey masterminds, that every drop of Jameson Irish Whiskey is created, meaning we can guarantee the quality of every last sip.”

On the nose there is a distinctively oiliness intermingled with some grains and some really good sharp notes. The descriptors are quite quickly joined by some sweet notes. The lighter notes can be described as fresh cut grass and all is all it’s very vibrant. The taste quite honeyed at first followed by the oiliness and then the grains in quick succession. It’s very good and is still quite vibrant. Loads of flavour here. Moments of black pepper and further sweetness although this does not dominate; everything works very well together. Excellent! The finish is a mirror of the previous descriptors but then it becomes dry along with some malty moments (cocoa and oak spice) and it’s very long and lingers.

Lashings of activity here even for a 40% ABV but presents and tastes very well.

A mere $30

Score 85 points