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Jameson
Bow Street 18 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Blended Whiskey

Category: Irish Blended Whiskey

Date Tasted: 6/10/2022

Country: Ireland

Alcohol: 55.1%

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96 Points

Platinum Medal

Superlative

$277

2022 Best Irish Blended Whiskey

Jameson
Bow Street 18 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Blended Whiskey

Category: Irish Blended Whiskey

Date Tasted: 6/10/2022

Country: Ireland

Alcohol: 55.1%

Amber color. Aromas and flavors of french oak with mocha and espresso bean, clove and nutmeg, oatmeal cookie, and salted caramel with a round, vibrant, dry full body and a warming, very long finish with touches of cinnamon, chinese five spice, and rancio. A bold and spicy Whiskey to pair with any momentous occasion or your favorite cigar.

Tasting Info

	Style:	Mild & Fruity
	Aroma:	french oak with mocha and espresso bean, clove and nutmeg, oatmeal cookie, and salted caramel
	Flavor:	Same as aromas with touches of cinnamon, chinese five spice, and rancio
	Smoothness:	Warming
	Enjoy:	in cocktails, neat, on the rocks and with cigars
	Cocktails:	Irish Coffee, Hot Toddy, Whiskey Smash
	Bottom Line:	A bold and spicy Whiskey to pair with any momentous occasion or your favorite cigar.

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Jameson
Bow Street 18 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Blended Whiskey

Category: Irish Blended Whiskey

Jameson
Bow Street 18 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Blended Whiskey

Category: Irish Blended Whiskey

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Pernod Ricard USA

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Full Review

Jameson Bow Street 18 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Blended Whiskey

Category: Irish Blended Whiskey

Jameson Bow Street 18 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Blended Whiskey

Category: Irish Blended Whiskey

Tasting Info

The Producer or Importer

Pernod Ricard USA

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Top Rated for Irish Blended Whiskey

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Jameson
Bow Street 18 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Blended Whiskey

Jameson
Bow Street 18 Year Old Cask Strength Irish Blended Whiskey

Top Rated for
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Irish Whiskey