"As you know, I'm no malt snob" 9 years later, you've turned us all into the sort of person who takes fifteen minutes to read a bottle of whisky before we buy.
I’ve only been watching ralfys videos for a week but I’ve been a keen scotch drinker since I was 18 (16 years ago) , I’ve been really trying to be more mindful of what I’m drinking recently though and tonight because of these videos I’ve tried Margot 3 year , next to Jameson’s and Ardbeg 5... I’ve also blended the last 1/4 of a bottle of Highland Park 12 that I just wasn’t feeling with some of the Margot and a splash of Jameson’s and I’ve got some Caol ila on order to top it up - should be good stuff . I can’t go wrong with anything Ardbeg on the label though. This 5 is right up there with the 10, I wouldn’t say one is better than the other there just different. Young peated whiskies are so great. Anyway I’m rambling , I’m gonna finish this dram of wee beastie and fall asleep.
I very much enjoy your reviews. Where most are either too simple or vague and others are too harsh and snobbish, i find you are not only thorough and specific in your reviews but also very fair. And your sense of humor and playful attitude are most welcome. While I fully admit to "sharing the joys" greatly with friends on occasion I do know the joy of simple, moderate enjoyment of a pleasant whiskey and you have guided me to more than a few very pleasant evenings sipping on something new and lovely. Keep doing what you do and I'll raise a toast to you, a true Malty Mentor.
In my opinion Jamesons is a solid, reliable, good enough whisky. I've drunk numerous bottles , and no doubt will drink many more. But, as far as inexpensive Irish whiskys go, I much prefer Knapouge Castle. They're about the same price, (around$25-$30) in New Hampshire, USA and a bargain at that! By the way Ralpy, I've never seen, nor have I ever heard of anyone mixing this with coke. We drink it neat or sometimes with an ice cube or two. I did know one fellow who drank Dewers and ginger ale, but he was a suspicious character and usually up to no good! Never mix! Whisky's already got a flavor. It's whisky flavored!
"yuhoo" ahaha, wonderful. Just turned 21 a few days ago, really been having a blast getting into, learning about, and enjoying scotch whisky; thanks for all the videos!
Hey mate, I really enjoyed watching your review. Just a one bottle of Jameson on my table and was tasting it with you. Keep it up, very nice to watch a genuine lad on whiskeys. Cheers!
Jameson is my cheap-throw away mixer whiskey, I should when I get my next bottle give it the old college try and taste it as you did in this video. I personally use Jameson for Jameson & Ginger, mix it with Crabbies Ginger Beer and its delicious. I'll give Jameson a proper go next time I have a bottle.
The drink of Jimmy Mcnulty. Jamesons is one of them drinks where its way better than you remember. I got a bottle as a gift after getting into single malts. This stuff is way better than i remember when i was sneaking into bars and slamming it back when i was 17.
It is so UN-Smokey. I went to the Jameson's 'non-smoke thingy' place, where it was born. Dublin? Very interesting, love it. Absolutely recommend a visit to the distillery in Dublin. I loved the way they gave you a testing at the end of an amazing tour around the distillery... You had to guess which was smokey and which was not.....which was Jameson's and which was a smokey yank! Gorgeous. Dublins Jamesons factory museum has to be seen and experienced. Loved it. You learn a lot! Has to be experienced!!! A great Whiskey, a clean flavour, edgy. Love it.
There was a show in the States called Seinfeld. They poked fun at Jameson. They referred to it as a cleaner.I thought it was unkind treatment. You are so kind,
Drank an entire bottle of this myself on my 21st birthday, to this day I cannot even catch a wiff of the stuff without gagging, which is truly a shame as I used to really enjoy it.
My father is from county Cork and got me a bottle for my 21st birthday!!! Fantastic for my first drink- a little scary going down at first of course haha but absolutely delicious!
jameson was the first thing i ever got properly drunk on, i fondly remember feeling warm and happy yet nauseous while resting my head on the toilet bowl and wanting to go to sleep on that nice bathroom floor. several years later and i am now trying to acquire a taste for whisky and i find that i quite enjoy jameson, hopefully i will be able to enjoy the lagavulin that i have at some point, but i am not quite there yet.
Found about a 1/2 bottle of Jameson remaining in my late Grandfather's home bar cabinet - it appeared to date from the 1980s. It tasted far more acute in body than the Jameson that you can buy today. Great stuff.
I bought some and its amazing, so smooth and great flavour, I tried it straight and with water and with ginger and with cola and its all good no matter which way I tried it
I'm a bit confused. I'm a novice to Whiskey, got a bottle of regular blended Bushmills whiskey for my birthday, which I like a lot. If I understand right, when it contains malt and it's produced from only 1 distillery, it's "malt" whisky? Blended whisky has malt in it too no? Anyway, how would you compare the Jameson with the Bushmills blended? (review 120). I tasted Jameson in a pub (not ideal in my opinion) and found the Bushmills more rich in flavour and taste.
Most of my friends here in the United States don't pollute our whiskey with soda.. I do like jack and coke on occasion but just like you sir we do enjoy ours straight as you do most of the time.
My cousin recently came back from Ireland and before he went, he promised to get me a bottle straight from Ireland. Now knowing you Ralfy, you don't approve of the tins they use in the packaging, becuase this bottle (you reviewed in this video) came in one. Personaly I like it; as long as they (the distilleries) are not making too many tins/special packaging for their regular line of whiskey i'm fine with it. Planning on opening it up when I'm done with school and graduate. Great video
I will now consider putting on drop of water in my Jameson. And Ralfy you are so right about people who blame the drink. It's important to take responsibility for ourselves.
Jameson on ice isn't a bad drink if your going out to get a buzz you are right Ralfy... but that's about it. It's not a great whiskey to 'savor'. I much prefer a Redbreast 12 or Middleton neat if I'm going for an Irish Malt with more character to be enjoyed. Ralfy - excellent review!
I got this for Christmas and it wasn't exciting me, after coming upon your terrific reviews, I thought I'd see what you had to say. Thank you for clarifying that my tongue was not lying to me. I shall stick to Bushmills for my standard bottle, although I do indeed look forward to exploring deeper flavors as you've mentioned.
Here's the deal: I love Scotch and have had some decent stuff. Glenmorangie, Glenlivet 15, Maccallans 12, the Balvenie 12, Glenfiddich 12, The Dalmore... All are good but my take on this Jamesons is seriously -for the price- as good as Redbreast 12 (Irish). It is my go to for cheap, good whiskey!
I like the Mananan MacLir symbol behind you... It adds to the spiritual depth of reviewing ultra premium quality irish malts :) Greetings from Slovenia
Ralfy, is it just me that in the finish, i get a very strong tobacco/earthy/(plastic?) or maybe some of the grain whisk kind of taste? Not that i don't like, but it's very different from the bourbons or scotches i usually drink. Do you know what is that taste? Thanks
Definitely happy you're no snob. Differant strokes, etc.. I like Jameson's. I like the 12 yr old best, so far. I find it tolerable, and smooth. Just bought the 18. Not going to break open til I finish my btl of 12. I'd love to see a review of JW Blue too. I like Chivas, so far, for Scotch, but have not learned to appreciate single malts yet. They implode my head. There are so many, it is really daunting, not to mention expensive. Wish there was a good club here to sample single malt Scotches.
Tried it for 1st time last night- (Jan. 2017). Surprising and delicious IMO. Might it have improved a lot since this review? Seemed an immediate arrival, fresh, keen and bold, good mouth feel... The flavours I got were vanilla, peaches, apricot, candy-floss pepper and cream. But the flavour I really like is a mystery, because I haven't experienced it before... something kind of like that Purdey's health drink from the 1980s... I don't have the best taste-bus, but I got a lot out of this whiskey... I think it was because the flavours weren't shy. Maybe it's worth another review now.
I will keep my opinion on Jameson on hold until I'm really sure what I'm drinking ;-). Could have been anything. Anyway, much appreciation for your reviews here! They're really helpful and a pleasure to watch for a beginning whisky-enthousiast!!
for a newbie to whiskeys, would you recommend starting out at bushmills, jamesons or tullamore dew? im kind of leaning towards bushmills but im not really sure.
Oi, I'm originally from Ireland (Or should I say me ancestors are) and I actually enjoy Jameson. Not only do I find the price affordable, but it really has good flavor for the dime. I usually enjoy it straight and non-chilled as well, but over the years I've been drinking it; I've found a really good flavor combination, but I don't generally recommend it to lightweight drinkers. You can take about a ¼ glass of Jameson and drink it hand-in-hand with Guiness. The flavors mix beautifully!
I am always surprised that Tulamore Dew never gets a mention these days when Irish Whiskey is mentioned..it might just be me, but i like the Tulamore drop a lot, has a unique flavor that is the equal of any of the Irish offerings-what do you think Ralfy of Tulamore Dew?
I tried Jameson for the first time this weekend. I really quite like it. Had it neat last night and it was good, but I really like it on the rocks. Left for a moment for the ice to melt and it develops a lovely sweetness. Normally Glenfiddich 12 year old is my go to. But I will definitely buy Jameson again.
I will be visiting Scotland and Ireland at the end of this summer for 2 or 3 weeks. Do you have any recommendations for distilleries and/or breweries that I should visit/tour? Thanks for the input!
I tried this at a bar on St. Patricks day. I ordered a double with no ice. For what it is, I think this whisky is darn tasty and kicks the crap out of bourbons at the same price point. Next time drinking with friends i plan to get a bottle of this.
It would be wonderful to see your genuine thoughts about the Jameson Gold reserve actually. By the way, have you tasted the Tyrconnel's 10 years old (Old port, madeira and sherry) and entry level versions? If so and noted down your thoughts about any of these versions, it would be splendid to have your opinions about them also. Thank you very much for your effort on this educational journey!
Thanks Ralfy for these whiskey reviews! Jameson is one of my favorite "good casual whiskeys" along with the likes of Bushmills Black Bush and Teatcher's. I find Jameson delicious alongside with a pint of lager. They compliment each other! What do you think of the 12 year old Jameson?
I have a question, are there any drink combinations I could put Jameson in to eliminate the taste a little but won't kill the alcohol content? (I prefer to put more alcohol then soda. Any certain juices, sodas I can add it to to make it taste a tad bit better?
I appreciate both ways. I see the point of the water taking a little bit of the punch away and opening up the flavor. I'm just starting, so it's not that easy for me to detect the different tones without a drop of water.
my word, 50 comments already. The Powers Gold for a few quid more is worth it. Really though Ralfy: all this can you please review..... So many of these folk remind me of those who bother djs. "oh, can you please play some _________" There is a case to be made for at least some elitism, here. Anyway, always a pleasure, whatever you're reviewing.
"Once cigarettes have been banned by the thought police, they are gonna turn their attention to alcohol" Truer words have never been spoken. There are even alcohol-free party's here in the Netherlands, so teens drink all they can before going there, or do drugs instead. Now that's what i call progress.
My humble tasting notes are as the following: nose (before adding water): bitter chocolate, dried figs, nutty, candy shop. nose (after adding water): very fragrant, hazelnut, marzipan, caramel candy, vanilla, tropical fruits, pineapple, mango, banana, a hint of cinnamon. taste: pretty sweet, vanilla, hazelnut, grassy, tobacco, cigar, cereal, flower honey, treacle. finish: medium, vanilla is present in front, spicy and grainy. Cheers,
@HVOJetfire I once made an Irish Coffee with Redbreast 12 year old. Surprisingly the pure pot still character still made it through the coffee but I don't think I'll attempt that again. The Buena Vista Cafe in San Francisco (which is believed to be the first place in America to serve Irish Coffee) uses Tullamore Dew but any inexpensive Irish blend will work in an Irish Coffee.
As far as I can work out, Jameson is the most popular because it is marketed as a mixer. I find Bushmills far superior. But what do you think of Jameson 12 year?
Makers Mark is currently my favorite whisky to drink neat. They don't use any rye in their mash, they use winter wheat instead. This give the whisky a much smoother finish. Lots of wood and honey notes, delicious bourbon. Plus they have a unique aging process where they rotate the barrels for consistent aging. They age their whisky no less than 5.5 years and as long as 7.5 years. A great choice you wont go wrong with.
Awesome review! I drink this one regularly and never with Coke or Lemonade (it is fine all by itself with an ice cube). I like it a lot. I don't drink just for the effect I really like the way it tastes. I have learned a lot from you so far and hope to try some of the more flavorful whiskeys. Thank you for reviewing this one!
i wholeheartdly agree on the drinking to get pissed part Ralfy, especially in America. I drink alot of different spirits but have not got into scotch or Irish whiskey yey but im hoping to change that. Thanks for the infofmative review Ralfy, cheers!
I had some of this at a Christmas party recently. No detectable flaws in the glass and it tasted good overall. Nothing uniquely special about it though.
Hello ralfy I absolutely love these whisky videos! Great stuff. Can I ask a question I'm looking for a wallace whisky liqueur but I can't seem to find it any more. I do have a bottle unopened but I dare not open it because it might be scarce.can you help Leigh 👍
Bought a bottle of this on impulse tonight having never tried it.I liked the nose.Sweet and sour.An average experience thereafter but infinitely better than blends i have tried costing very few pounds less. I went in for the 10yr old Aberlour at £22 that was sadly sold out.Did i miss out much?
I bought a 200 ml of Jameson a while back just out of curiosity, and I didn't enjoy the little bit of flavor at all. It just seemed completely watered down as well. I tried it again a few days later and I couldn't understand why anyone would ever buy it twice. I have enjoyed every Scotch Whisky that I've tried, along with Elijah Craig bourbon. I will try some of the rum selections you recommended also. I just can't see how this even received a rating of over 80. Perhaps I'll try it with water.
this Irish Whiskey is a blend , if you compare it to other brands which would be close in similarity? , and is it delinquent smooth or harsh ?, how do you compare it to Chivas 12 ?
Hi, Thanks a ton for all your good work Ralfy! I share your view with the "jagged taste" about this one. I recently had the chance to taste the 18yo Special Reserve : same thing, but with a layer sugary flower. Btw, all your knowledge is being passed around in Québec... by me! I'm up to my 3rd whiskey tasting session with friends and coworkers :) I'm a strong supporter of Té Bheag. I think it lacks subtely, but given it's very low price, it's a great whisky.
"The majority of people drink to get pissed" no words more truly spoken!
can't disagree more with you
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@@woodypigeon 81/100 is not sickening
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I'm just pissed to read your comment.
"As you know, I'm no malt snob"
9 years later, you've turned us all into the sort of person who takes fifteen minutes to read a bottle of whisky before we buy.
. . . your probably buying better whisky now, good ! Keep up the good work.
@@thewhiskybothy good Lord yes! Cheers, thanks for the journey.
I’ve only been watching ralfys videos for a week but I’ve been a keen scotch drinker since I was 18 (16 years ago) , I’ve been really trying to be more mindful of what I’m drinking recently though and tonight because of these videos I’ve tried Margot 3 year , next to Jameson’s and Ardbeg 5... I’ve also blended the last 1/4 of a bottle of Highland Park 12 that I just wasn’t feeling with some of the Margot and a splash of Jameson’s and I’ve got some Caol ila on order to top it up - should be good stuff .
I can’t go wrong with anything Ardbeg on the label though. This 5 is right up there with the 10, I wouldn’t say one is better than the other there just different. Young peated whiskies are so great. Anyway I’m rambling , I’m gonna finish this dram of wee beastie and fall asleep.
from the US: I always drink it neat, and so do all my friends. we sometimes use a glass.
I very much enjoy your reviews. Where most are either too simple or vague and others are too harsh and snobbish, i find you are not only thorough and specific in your reviews but also very fair. And your sense of humor and playful attitude are most welcome. While I fully admit to "sharing the joys" greatly with friends on occasion I do know the joy of simple, moderate enjoyment of a pleasant whiskey and you have guided me to more than a few very pleasant evenings sipping on something new and lovely. Keep doing what you do and I'll raise a toast to you, a true Malty Mentor.
I don't think people buy Jameson just to put it in coke. That's what we do with southern comfort or jack daniels.
southern comfort is not a whiskey.
in europe jameson is a very common whiskey to make a whiskey coke with. i'm happy if you guys know better. :)
@@laurifinlandia Yeah neither is jack daniels. More like a bourbon
patrick bateman aye, but what i mean is that southern comfort is no whiskey or bourbon at all, it's a liqueur.
@@laurifinlandia Yes, exactly.
i started sneaking jameson's out of my parent's liquor cabinet when i was about 16.
never, ever mixed it with anything but ice.
i drink my whiskey how i like it.
watch that you don't get the respect that you, yourself deserve.
***** I couldn't help but read that in an Irish accent :).
Get some whiskey stones. never water down your whiskey.
Jon
i won't and i will.
Same. Haven't had any in quite a while, but it will always be my first. 👉👌
i regularly drink a bottle without even realising
In my opinion Jamesons is a solid, reliable, good enough whisky. I've drunk numerous bottles , and no doubt will drink many more.
But, as far as inexpensive Irish whiskys go, I much prefer Knapouge Castle.
They're about the same price, (around$25-$30) in New Hampshire, USA and a bargain at that!
By the way Ralpy, I've never seen, nor have I ever heard of anyone mixing this with coke. We drink it neat or sometimes with an ice cube or two.
I did know one fellow who drank Dewers and ginger ale, but he was a suspicious character and usually up to no good!
Never mix! Whisky's already got a flavor. It's whisky flavored!
Yeah, I spread sugar round the glass once. then pour it with club soda and ice. strong but get drunk easily
Cheap sweety pies !
Ol reliable
"It's the minority of irresponsible drinkers who spoils things for everybody"
this claim (fact) could be applied to most substances.
Grimble Grumble blame the substances then.
Nothing wrong with being a irresponsible drinker once in a while, as long as you dont make a habit of it .
"yuhoo" ahaha, wonderful.
Just turned 21 a few days ago, really been having a blast getting into, learning about, and enjoying scotch whisky; thanks for all the videos!
Just tried Jameson 12 and was pleasantly surprised. I liked it better than many standard blends. Thanks, Ralfy!
Hey mate, I really enjoyed watching your review. Just a one bottle of Jameson on my table and was tasting it with you. Keep it up, very nice to watch a genuine lad on whiskeys. Cheers!
Jameson on ice. All a grown ass man needs. Love it.
It’s like butter when on ice. Very smooth.
I mix my vodka, I take my whiskey straight.
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Jameson is my cheap-throw away mixer whiskey, I should when I get my next bottle give it the old college try and taste it as you did in this video. I personally use Jameson for Jameson & Ginger, mix it with Crabbies Ginger Beer and its delicious.
I'll give Jameson a proper go next time I have a bottle.
The drink of Jimmy Mcnulty. Jamesons is one of them drinks where its way better than you remember. I got a bottle as a gift after getting into single malts. This stuff is way better than i remember when i was sneaking into bars and slamming it back when i was 17.
I like his style: he finds something to appreciate in any whiskey, even if it's the cheaper stuff!
Yeah an 81 compared to an 86 is alot then. Most of his votes are from 80-90 but he also seperates between blends and scotch. That's absolutely fair.
It is so UN-Smokey. I went to the Jameson's 'non-smoke thingy' place, where it was born. Dublin? Very interesting, love it. Absolutely recommend a visit to the distillery in Dublin. I loved the way they gave you a testing at the end of an amazing tour around the distillery... You had to guess which was smokey and which was not.....which was Jameson's and which was a smokey yank! Gorgeous. Dublins Jamesons factory museum has to be seen and experienced. Loved it. You learn a lot! Has to be experienced!!! A great Whiskey, a clean flavour, edgy. Love it.
There was a show in the States called Seinfeld. They poked fun at Jameson. They referred to it as a cleaner.I thought it was unkind treatment. You are so kind,
Drank an entire bottle of this myself on my 21st birthday, to this day I cannot even catch a wiff of the stuff without gagging, which is truly a shame as I used to really enjoy it.
you are the man!! I started this video and I thought i'd turn it off after like 30 seconds, but I just couldn't stop watching.
Ralfy you are the best! I love your take on the art of Whisky, thank you sir!
Hi Ralfy, This Whisky is everywhere in usa. Enjoyed🍸🎅🎄🇬🇧🇺🇸👍
I like your accent lad. Tiss very soothing to me ears. 💞💞💞💞💞😉
Love your Manx three legs of man in the background! Grew up there and now living in beautiful Michigan. Sitting here sipping a Jameson 18
My father is from county Cork and got me a bottle for my 21st birthday!!! Fantastic for my first drink- a little scary going down at first of course haha but absolutely delicious!
jameson was the first thing i ever got properly drunk on, i fondly remember feeling warm and happy yet nauseous while resting my head on the toilet bowl and wanting to go to sleep on that nice bathroom floor. several years later and i am now trying to acquire a taste for whisky and i find that i quite enjoy jameson, hopefully i will be able to enjoy the lagavulin that i have at some point, but i am not quite there yet.
Found about a 1/2 bottle of Jameson remaining in my late Grandfather's home bar cabinet - it appeared to date from the 1980s. It tasted far more acute in body than the Jameson that you can buy today. Great stuff.
. . . you easily noticed the difference !
I bought some and its amazing, so smooth and great flavour, I tried it straight and with water and with ginger and with cola and its all good no matter which way I tried it
I'm a bit confused. I'm a novice to Whiskey, got a bottle of regular blended Bushmills whiskey for my birthday, which I like a lot. If I understand right, when it contains malt and it's produced from only 1 distillery, it's "malt" whisky? Blended whisky has malt in it too no? Anyway, how would you compare the Jameson with the Bushmills blended? (review 120). I tasted Jameson in a pub (not ideal in my opinion) and found the Bushmills more rich in flavour and taste.
im german,and i like listening to you, could do it all day! love jameson and ireland! god bless you!
Most of my friends here in the United States don't pollute our whiskey with soda.. I do like jack and coke on occasion but just like you sir we do enjoy ours straight as you do most of the time.
My cousin recently came back from Ireland and before he went, he promised to get me a bottle straight from Ireland.
Now knowing you Ralfy, you don't approve of the tins they use in the packaging, becuase this bottle (you reviewed in this video) came in one. Personaly I like it; as long as they (the distilleries) are not making too many tins/special packaging for their regular line of whiskey i'm fine with it.
Planning on opening it up when I'm done with school and graduate. Great video
Thinking of Irish vodkas, I was wondering whether quadruple distilling may have been performed in Ireland before triple?
I will now consider putting on drop of water in my Jameson. And Ralfy you are so right about people who blame the drink. It's important to take responsibility for ourselves.
Jameson on ice isn't a bad drink if your going out to get a buzz you are right Ralfy... but that's about it. It's not a great whiskey to 'savor'. I much prefer a Redbreast 12 or Middleton neat if I'm going for an Irish Malt with more character to be enjoyed. Ralfy - excellent review!
I got this for Christmas and it wasn't exciting me, after coming upon your terrific reviews, I thought I'd see what you had to say. Thank you for clarifying that my tongue was not lying to me. I shall stick to Bushmills for my standard bottle, although I do indeed look forward to exploring deeper flavors as you've mentioned.
I love this guy! Lots of fun learning about the complexities of "the creature." Blessings and all the best from a fan in Texas.
Here's the deal: I love Scotch and have had some decent stuff. Glenmorangie, Glenlivet 15, Maccallans 12, the Balvenie 12, Glenfiddich 12, The Dalmore... All are good but my take on this Jamesons is seriously -for the price- as good as Redbreast 12 (Irish). It is my go to for cheap, good whiskey!
Have you tried the signature reserve? If not, are you planning to grab a bottle and review it?
I humbly recommend it!
Sit a neat double Jammie right beside a fresh tapped cold beer.. magnificent 👌
I like the Mananan MacLir symbol behind you... It adds to the spiritual depth of reviewing ultra premium quality irish malts :) Greetings from Slovenia
Ralfy, is it just me that in the finish, i get a very strong tobacco/earthy/(plastic?) or maybe some of the grain whisk kind of taste? Not that i don't like, but it's very different from the bourbons or scotches i usually drink. Do you know what is that taste?
Thanks
Not everyone's palate is the same...
Definitely happy you're no snob. Differant strokes, etc..
I like Jameson's. I like the 12 yr old best, so far. I find it tolerable, and smooth. Just bought the 18. Not going to break open til I finish my btl of 12. I'd love to see a review of JW Blue too. I like Chivas, so far, for Scotch, but have not learned to appreciate single malts yet. They implode my head. There are so many, it is really daunting, not to mention expensive. Wish there was a good club here to sample single malt Scotches.
True. Have been drinking scotch whiskies for years but after turning to Jameson, I love it!
Tried it for 1st time last night- (Jan. 2017). Surprising and delicious IMO. Might it have improved a lot since this review? Seemed an immediate arrival, fresh, keen and bold, good mouth feel... The flavours I got were vanilla, peaches, apricot, candy-floss pepper and cream. But the flavour I really like is a mystery, because I haven't experienced it before... something kind of like that Purdey's health drink from the 1980s... I don't have the best taste-bus, but I got a lot out of this whiskey... I think it was because the flavours weren't shy.
Maybe it's worth another review now.
. . . sounding good, better than my bottle.
What you think its better, Jameson or Jack Daniels? I know they are different whiskeys but i want an opinion, thx.
I will keep my opinion on Jameson on hold until I'm really sure what I'm drinking ;-). Could have been anything.
Anyway, much appreciation for your reviews here! They're really helpful and a pleasure to watch for a beginning whisky-enthousiast!!
for a newbie to whiskeys, would you recommend starting out at bushmills, jamesons or tullamore dew? im kind of leaning towards bushmills but im not really sure.
Oi, I'm originally from Ireland (Or should I say me ancestors are) and I actually enjoy Jameson. Not only do I find the price affordable, but it really has good flavor for the dime.
I usually enjoy it straight and non-chilled as well, but over the years I've been drinking it; I've found a really good flavor combination, but I don't generally recommend it to lightweight drinkers.
You can take about a ¼ glass of Jameson and drink it hand-in-hand with Guiness. The flavors mix beautifully!
I'm a Jameson fan and I was thinking of treating myself to a bottle of jameson gold reserve. is it worth the extra money?
There is a distinct lack of flavour to this stuff, but it is totally inoffensive. A decent alternative to cheap Scotch blends.
I am always surprised that Tulamore Dew never gets a mention these days when Irish Whiskey is mentioned..it might just be me, but i like the Tulamore drop a lot, has a unique flavor that is the equal of any of the Irish offerings-what do you think Ralfy of Tulamore Dew?
I tried Jameson for the first time this weekend. I really quite like it. Had it neat last night and it was good, but I really like it on the rocks. Left for a moment for the ice to melt and it develops a lovely sweetness. Normally Glenfiddich 12 year old is my go to. But I will definitely buy Jameson again.
i'm not mixing my Jameson with some trash ass coke
"Straight up"
You should not disgrace a good whiskey like this with coke, I'm with you! Nor with ice or water in my opinion
I had the opportunity to visit Jameson's old distillery in Dublin. Sure to come back someday
Ralfy, which one would you prefer?
Bushmills original or Jamesons?
ps. the bushmills black is fantastic im just looking to try new things
I would say on base level Bushmills is better, but Jameson has some really good ones if you pay a bit more
I will be visiting Scotland and Ireland at the end of this summer for 2 or 3 weeks. Do you have any recommendations for distilleries and/or breweries that I should visit/tour? Thanks for the input!
+sparton175 . . .check out visitscotland.com and If in Edinburgh, Glenkinchie is nearest !
+ralfystuff Thank you!
sparton175 the scotch experience in Edinburgh
i want to like whiskey, but after tasting jack daniels i'm not so sure anymore. Is jameson easier to like? i've heard good things about it :)
Hi Ralfy. When you say it starts to deteriorate after 20 minutes, do you mean in the glass (objectively) or on the palate (subjectively)?
. . . palatte subjectivly !
I tried this at a bar on St. Patricks day. I ordered a double with no ice. For what it is, I think this whisky is darn tasty and kicks the crap out of bourbons at the same price point. Next time drinking with friends i plan to get a bottle of this.
hey ralfy! can you point me to the ep number where you explain the diff between chillfiltered and non-chilfiltered?
@ralfystuff whatis your opinion on Vat 69 12 yr?? plan to buy one soon
It would be wonderful to see your genuine thoughts about the Jameson Gold reserve actually.
By the way, have you tasted the Tyrconnel's 10 years old (Old port, madeira and sherry) and entry level versions? If so and noted down your thoughts about any of these versions, it would be splendid to have your opinions about them also.
Thank you very much for your effort on this educational journey!
Thanks Ralfy for these whiskey reviews! Jameson is one of my favorite "good casual whiskeys" along with the likes of Bushmills Black Bush and Teatcher's. I find Jameson delicious alongside with a pint of lager. They compliment each other! What do you think of the 12 year old Jameson?
can i mix it with soda water, orange juice , lots of ice and salt on the side?
Love Jameson on the rocks. So good.
That's how I like it.
From the USA I say great tasting, lots of info, love your opinions.
I have a question, are there any drink combinations I could put Jameson in to eliminate the taste a little but won't kill the alcohol content? (I prefer to put more alcohol then soda. Any certain juices, sodas I can add it to to make it taste a tad bit better?
Ginger ale is great, brings out the flavor without the bite of drinking it straight
Jameson, ginger and lime is quite a popular drink here in Ireland
SYNYSTER SNIPING shot the whiskey
I appreciate both ways. I see the point of the water taking a little bit of the punch away and opening up the flavor.
I'm just starting, so it's not that easy for me to detect the different tones without a drop of water.
I love the Dalek in the background.
my word, 50 comments already. The Powers Gold for a few quid more is worth it. Really though Ralfy: all this can you please review..... So many of these folk remind me of those who bother djs. "oh, can you please play some _________" There is a case to be made for at least some elitism, here. Anyway, always a pleasure, whatever you're reviewing.
Was curious what you thought of this make, thanks!
I'd love to see you review the standard powers ..I love the stuff
I used to enjoy a dram of Tullomore Dew, had a nice flavor to my palate how does this rate with you Ralfie?
I tried Jameson Irish Whiskey for the first time the other day. Damn good stuff. Thanks for the good review Ralfy.
"Once cigarettes have been banned by the thought police, they are gonna turn their attention to alcohol" Truer words have never been spoken.
There are even alcohol-free party's here in the Netherlands, so teens drink all they can before going there, or do drugs instead.
Now that's what i call progress.
My humble tasting notes are as the following:
nose (before adding water): bitter chocolate, dried figs, nutty, candy shop.
nose (after adding water): very fragrant, hazelnut, marzipan, caramel candy, vanilla, tropical fruits, pineapple, mango, banana, a hint of cinnamon.
taste: pretty sweet, vanilla, hazelnut, grassy, tobacco, cigar, cereal, flower honey, treacle.
finish: medium, vanilla is present in front, spicy and grainy.
Cheers,
Hell yeah ralfy, good show. Jameson is the only whiskey I drink, Its so smooth and tastefull. Keep up the good work on your videos buddy.
@HVOJetfire
I once made an Irish Coffee with Redbreast 12 year old. Surprisingly the pure pot still character still made it through the coffee but I don't think I'll attempt that again. The Buena Vista Cafe in San Francisco (which is believed to be the first place in America to serve Irish Coffee) uses Tullamore Dew but any inexpensive Irish blend will work in an Irish Coffee.
Hello Ralf. Have you reviewed Paddy and Powers Gold Label ?
As far as I can work out, Jameson is the most popular because it is marketed as a mixer. I find Bushmills far superior. But what do you think of Jameson 12 year?
Makers Mark is currently my favorite whisky to drink neat. They don't use any rye in their mash, they use winter wheat instead. This give the whisky a much smoother finish. Lots of wood and honey notes, delicious bourbon. Plus they have a unique aging process where they rotate the barrels for consistent aging. They age their whisky no less than 5.5 years and as long as 7.5 years. A great choice you wont go wrong with.
MAN YOU'RE AMAZING AND ALL SORTS OF FUN!
LOVED THIS VID
Appreciate the words of wisdom brother!
Awesome review! I drink this one regularly and never with Coke or Lemonade (it is fine all by itself with an ice cube). I like it a lot. I don't drink just for the effect I really like the way it tastes. I have learned a lot from you so far and hope to try some of the more flavorful whiskeys. Thank you for reviewing this one!
i wholeheartdly agree on the drinking to get pissed part Ralfy, especially in America. I drink alot of different spirits but have not got into scotch or Irish whiskey yey but im hoping to change that. Thanks for the infofmative review Ralfy, cheers!
Hi Ralfy, which is better Jim Beam or Jameson? I'm looking for a wood quality whisky that is affordable
Jameson, by far. It's more bearable and has more of a taste and structure than Jim Beam. Jim beam tastes like nail polish remover
+Ethan Witt Plus Jim Beam makes you feel like youv been run over by a train in the morning.
I agree
Totally different.
I had some of this at a Christmas party recently. No detectable flaws in the glass and it tasted good overall. Nothing uniquely special about it though.
Tullamore D.E.W. 12 yo Sherry Cask Single Malt, how good is it??
Hello ralfy I absolutely love these whisky videos! Great stuff.
Can I ask a question I'm looking for a wallace whisky liqueur but I can't seem to find it any more.
I do have a bottle unopened but I dare not open it because it might be scarce.can you help Leigh 👍
Seriously?! Most cheerful undertaker I've ever seen. Love your reviews!
Hey rally could you do a video on the difference between lager and beer? I'm curious
I’m new to whisky, I’ve tried many single malts in the past, but Jameson’s is my go to whisky.
Bought a bottle of this on impulse tonight having never tried it.I liked the nose.Sweet and sour.An average experience thereafter but infinitely better than blends i have tried costing very few pounds less.
I went in for the 10yr old Aberlour at £22 that was sadly sold out.Did i miss out much?
Hedge hog have u tried chivas regal or black label both better than this
I bought a 200 ml of Jameson a while back just out of curiosity, and I didn't enjoy the little bit of flavor at all. It just seemed completely watered down as well. I tried it again a few days later and I couldn't understand why anyone would ever buy it twice. I have enjoyed every Scotch Whisky that I've tried, along with Elijah Craig bourbon. I will try some of the rum selections you recommended also. I just can't see how this even received a rating of over 80. Perhaps I'll try it with water.
this Irish Whiskey is a blend , if you compare it to other brands which would be close in similarity? , and is it delinquent smooth or harsh ?, how do you compare it to Chivas 12 ?
It's very smooth. Lots of sweetness from the sherry casks and a peppery finish, but overall a very mild whiskey.
sanctionsof love chivas is a lot nicer imo and im irish
Totally different.
Excellent!!! Thanks a 1000000.
Chris
Hi,
Thanks a ton for all your good work Ralfy! I share your view with the "jagged taste" about this one. I recently had the chance to taste the 18yo Special Reserve : same thing, but with a layer sugary flower. Btw, all your knowledge is being passed around in Québec... by me! I'm up to my 3rd whiskey tasting session with friends and coworkers :) I'm a strong supporter of Té Bheag. I think it lacks subtely, but given it's very low price, it's a great whisky.
Is this a single malt or a blended whiskey? it doesn't specify on the label.
yet don't make it clear, this is a blend of column and potstill Irish whiskey of potentially various grains.