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 shop.

A sweet and fruity nose on kiwi, gooseberry, Granny Smith (just a tad), pear and peach. Loads of vanilly, but also some whipped egg white. Meringue en marshmallow.

It is soft and fresh on the palate, with a nice balance between sweet and sour. Mostly apples, pears and meringue return. Some wine gums. The second sip evolves towards citrus. Some violets kick in (the purple candy, not the flowers).

The finish is pleasantly long on wine gums and some vanilla. It leaves the mouth fairly dry.

A pleasant surprise on the nose, the palate and finish were more than okay. Probably the best Jameson I have tried so far. Thanks to The Green Man for the sample.

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