Jameson Bottled 1970's

Jameson bottled 1980s

An Irish whiskey… it has been a while. And by coincidence I got the chance to try to similar bottles of Jameson, albeit from different decades. One from the 1980s and an oldie from the 1970s. Let me start with the 80’s bottling. The nose shows a fresh flowery side with loads of flowers, rose water and heather. Fruit-wise I get baked appled, pears...

Score 85/100

Jameson

Colour: Light gold. Nose: Fruity and sweet to start, just like sloe gin. Icing sugar and a touch of vanilla with a touch of fresh pine needles. Palate: Sweet, vanilla and fruit but quickly being overtaken by peppery spice and oak giving a bitter taste. Finish: Bitter, spicy with a touch of fruit. Overall: Jameson - one of those whisky brands...

Score 70/100

Jameson 2009 Rarest Vintage Reserve

I struggled with whether to make my St. Patrick's Day bottle opening my Bushmills 16 or this one. I originally was going to go with the Bushmills, and save this one for another time, but I decided, what the hell. I'm glad I did! Colour is golden yellow, about what I was expecting. It has a beautiful nose: honey, vanilla, strawberries and cream,...

Score 96/100

Jameson bottled 1970s

By chance I got the possibility to try to Jameson bottles with the same whiskey, but a decade apart. One from the 1980s and one from the 1970s, so both bottled over 30 years ago. The 1980s was much to my liking. Let’s see how the 1970s fares. It it a touch darker than its younger brother. This nose really feels (smells!) a bit old school. As if I...

Score 75/100