Jameson The Blender's Dog

 

 

 

43°

Distillery : Midleton - Ireland

Sherry and Bourbon Casks 

Original Bottling 

Core Range

Blended Whiskey

Launched in 2018

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured 

Totally Unpeated 

In 2017, Billy Leighton, Jameson's Head Blender, launched the Whiskey Makers Series, meant to pay tribute to all those involved in making Whiskey, be it the cooper, blender, distiller or others. The Blender's Dog is the 2nd edition of this series. For a whiskey professional, the Dog is not an animal, but the glass tube that never leaves his side and allows him to take samples from each cask.

Let's Taste It : 

Classic Irish whiskey nose, with sherry and grain, a whole range of cereals from barley to puffed rice. A pinch of almond and vanilla to bind it all together. Floral notes of daisy and chrysanthemum. A hint of pineapple. On the palate it's fresh, round and vanilla-flavoured, almost minty, with a soft lemon touch on the tip of the tongue. Disreet spices, turmeric and nutmeg. The finish is palatable, sparkling, with halftones of cola and chocolate milk. Quite balanced overall.

In Short, 

It's not bad, and far superior to the classic Jameson blended. Be that as it may, it remains a bit light on the palate and expensive for what it is. The public made no mistake about it: due to lack of success, the series ceased production in 2020.

Score : 81

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping:

                                           Henry Mancini - The Pink Panther Theme