Today we have three Irish Whiskeys - having two Jameson Whiskey variants, and then a Redbreast 12 Year Cask Strength to compare to. The Redbreast is one of my favorite Irish Whiskeys, so the two Jamesons have their work cut out for them (:
First up, Jameson Blender's Dog. This is triple distilled and comes in at 43% ABV. On the nose I find fresh cut grass, floral, cinnamon and some vanilla. On the taste I get caramel, pepper and wood. The finish is sweet and spicy. With water the nose is similar and the taste is less peppery with more wood. I could drink this either way. Overall this one is pretty good - I don't have the standard Jameson on hand, but from memory I would say this is quite a bit better and more interesting. Rated 3.0 / 5.0
Next we have the Jameson Distiller's Safe, triple distilled, 43% ABV. On the nose we have floral, herbs, almonds and vanilla. The taste I find citrus zest, clove and other baking spices, sweet fruit, and oak. The finish I get spice and dryness that lingers. With water the nose is similar and the taste has a bit more wood sourness and I'm finding nutty as well. Probably better neat. This isn't as good as the Blender's Dog in my opinion, Rated 2.75 / 5.0
Finally, Redbreast Single Pot Still 12 Year Cask Strength Irish Whiskey, Batch B2/19, 55.8% ABV. On the nose I find apple cider, pear and bread. The cask strength is present as you'll want to take small sips for sure. The taste I find butter, spice, baked fruit pie, and wood. The finish I get spice and oak wood that lingers, along with some high proof burn. With water, I found this hotter on the nose, and I find some mint on the flavor that I didn't notice before. I could drink this either way - and for me this is one that deserves to be sampled neat and with water. Overall I find this one really good, Rated 4.0 / 5.0 - it's a keeper for sure.
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