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Company: Jameson

Distillery: Jameson Distillery

Region: Smithfield, Dublin Ireland

Aging: Undisclosed Age Statement – finished in Craft IPA Beer Barrels

ABV: 40% ABV

Proof: 80 Proof

Mash Bill: Undisclosed

Non-Chill Filtered: No

MSRP Price: $35

Jameson IPA Edition Tasting Notes

Appearance: Honey

Nose: Sweet honey, vanilla, crisp apple, citrus, light fruits, apricot, light oak

Palate: Honey, light fruits, apricot, apple, citrus zest, raisin, sugary-sweetness

Finish: Light and easy finish with very little heat – leaves you with a nice fresh fruit and honey sweetness

Is Jameson IPA Edition an Approachable Whiskey?

Jameson IPA Edition is very smooth to drink.

It doesn’t offer a whole ton in terms of depth or complexity, but it does have a nice honey sweetness and light fruit notes.

This would be a good whiskey for a beginner to whiskey on a budget.

Is Jameson IPA Edition Complex?

Jameson IPA Edition doesn’t have a lot of complexity.

It’s pretty straightforward with notes of sweet honey, light fruits, citrus, and a tiny bit of oak.

What are Jameson IPA Edition’s strongest attributes/flavors?

Jameson IPA Edition’s strongest attribute would be its price tag.

For $35, you get a decent whiskey that drinks smoothly and offers a sweet and fruity flavor profile.

Is Jameson IPA Edition a go-to whiskey?

Jameson IPA Edition wouldn’t be a go-to whiskey for me. I’m more of a fan of the Jameson Stout Edition which actually has notes of the beer finish and a deeper flavor profile.

Is Jameson IPA Edition priced accurately to its quality?

Jameson IPA Edition is priced just a little above what I think its flavor profile delivers.

If this were a $25 bottle, I would be more likely to recommend it to more people who are looking for a smooth, budget whiskey.

Conclusion for Jameson IPA Edition

Jameson IPA Edition is a pretty standard whiskey that delivers a sweet and fruity flavor profile that is just a little bit overpriced for the “IPA Edition” Label.

While there are a few differences from the standard Jameson whiskey, if you’re going to get a beer edition, I would recommend going with the Stout Edition.

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Thanks for reading and cheers!


Brad

Brad is the creator of Secret Whiskey Society. Over the past 10 years, he has tasted and officially reviewed over 400 whiskeys and has documented his whiskey journey over the years. With a collection of over 800 bottles, he invites you to join him as he tastes each bottle while giving first impressions and decision on whether each bottle is worth its price tag.

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