Jameson's "Black Barrel"

Brian D. · 12-29-2019, 07:19 AM

Another one of these crossover/hybrid/mutant

beverages. Jameson's Irish Whiskey that spends some (?) of its aging time in bourbon barrels.

I asked Party Source if they could get a bottle in for their tasting bar, but apparently they couldn't get it done. So, I ponied up and bought a fifth without having sampled it.

To date I've gotten second opinions from about eight other bourbon/Irish enthusiasts, and all of us liked it at least as well as original Jamo.

Who else here has tried it? Share your thoughts, I won't be offended if you see it differently. It's not like I made the stuff, y'know?

Porch Dweller · 12-29-2019, 10:26 AM

I enjoy it. But I'm a bit of an Irish whiskey w4or3.

icehog3 · 12-29-2019, 11:01 AM

I'm not a fan of most finished bourbons, and wasn't a fan of the Jameson Cask Mates that I tried. That being said, I'd give it a try if I could get a pour at a bar or friend's house without committing to a bottle.

Weelok · 12-29-2019, 03:10 PM

I bought a bottle and it was a hit. I’m not generally a bourbon enthusiast but I thought the pairing worked.

Brian D. · 12-29-2019, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

I'm not a fan of most finished bourbons, and wasn't a fan of the Jameson Cask Mates that I tried. That being said, I'd give it a try if I could get a pour at a bar or friend's house without committing to a bottle.

"So what you're saying is.."(a former boss's line he used way too often)...if I bring a bottle to Shack, you'll shove people out of your way to try it?

Made another fan of the stuff this afternoon, outside a certain cigar-friendly bar many of us hang at. Wish stupid liquor laws allowed me to just bring in the dang bottle, but that wouldn't be legal.

icehog3 · 12-30-2019, 10:36 AM

I don't know if I would shove anyone besides Bacon Bill, but I would definitely give it a try. I try to be an open minded curmudgeon.

12-29-2019, 07:19 AM	#1
Brian D. Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Brian Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,616 Trading: (1)	Jameson's "Black Barrel" Another one of these crossover/hybrid/mutant beverages. Jameson's Irish Whiskey that spends some (?) of its aging time in bourbon barrels. I asked Party Source if they could get a bottle in for their tasting bar, but apparently they couldn't get it done. So, I ponied up and bought a fifth without having sampled it. To date I've gotten second opinions from about eight other bourbon/Irish enthusiasts, and all of us liked it at least as well as original Jamo. Who else here has tried it? Share your thoughts, I won't be offended if you see it differently. It's not like I made the stuff, y'know? __________________ Any gathering that includes Elderboy02 is "NKA"-- --No Ketchup Allowed.

12-29-2019, 10:26 AM	#2
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,391 Trading: (24)	Re: Jameson's "Black Barrel" I enjoy it. But I'm a bit of an Irish whiskey w4or3. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

12-29-2019, 11:01 AM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,282 Trading: (60)	Re: Jameson's "Black Barrel" I'm not a fan of most finished bourbons, and wasn't a fan of the Jameson Cask Mates that I tried. That being said, I'd give it a try if I could get a pour at a bar or friend's house without committing to a bottle. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-29-2019, 03:10 PM	#4
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,086 Trading: (21)	Re: Jameson's "Black Barrel" I bought a bottle and it was a hit. I’m not generally a bourbon enthusiast but I thought the pairing worked. __________________ Drink, pray, smoke, and work out.

12-30-2019, 10:36 AM	#6
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,282 Trading: (60)	Re: Jameson's "Black Barrel" I don't know if I would shove anyone besides Bacon Bill, but I would definitely give it a try. I try to be an open minded curmudgeon. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!