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Каталог шотландского и ирландского виски
Jameson Distillery Reserve
купажированное виски
богатое, мягкое, с оттенком шерри с
дополняющими его вкус сухими нотами послевкусия. Это виски может
быть приобретено только на винокуренном заводе в Мидлтоне.
Всего сортов, начинающихся с буквы
"J" - 11:
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Успехам фирмы Джеймсона, как и всей индустрии
ирландского виски в XIX веке, угрожали последствия неспособности
оценить коммерческую выгоду от смешивания их чистого виски с
зерновым, хотя в Шотландии эта практика была воспринята с большим
энтузиазмом и успешно претворялась в жизнь. Кроме того, многое было
потеряно во время и после периода сухого закона в США. Дело дошло до
того, что до недавнего времени марка виски Джеймсон была практически
неизвестна за пределами Ирландии. К счастью, эта ситуация была
частично исправлена созданием Irish Distillers Group (IDG), в
которой фирма играла ключевую роль. Поглощение IDG компанией
Pernod Ricard еще более укрепило позиции виски Джеймсон на
рынке.
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| Тип: |
купажированное |
| Выдержка: |
12 лет |
| Крепость: |
40% |
| Вкусовой рейтинг: |
3 |
| Миниатюры: |
нет |
| Комментарии: |
Богатое, мягкое, с оттенком шерри виски с
дополняющими его вкус сухими нотами послевкусия. Это виски может
быть приобретено только на винокуренном заводе в Мидлтоне. |
| Посещения: |
Посетители приглашаются на винокурню Олд Джеймсон
на Боу Стрит в Дублине и на винокурню Олд Мидлтон в Мидлтоне,
графство Корк. Тел.: 018072355 (Дублин) и 021 613594
(Мидлтон). |
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Jameson 12-Year-Old
Distillery Reserve: Catch the Spirit!
Author's Product Rating
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My tastes in spirits are demanding. I’m only
an occasional drinker, but when I do imbibe, I like spirits that
are characterized by distinctive taste and by their contribution
to an overall mood of relaxation. Jameson falls well within
these criteria.
I have a favorite sister-in-law (now even more esteemed) to
thank for my introduction to Jameson. Having traveled to Ireland
where she visited the Jameson Distillery and museum, Herself was
chosen to participate in a “taste-off” in which she compared
several whiskeys. Jameson, she insisted, was by far the best of
the lot. She recognized, of course, that it would be relatively
easy to stack the deck in such a process. Still the aroma, taste
and warm glow associated with Jameson left their mark and turned
her into a long-standing advocate—and she has gained me as a
convert.
What It Is
The Jameson I keep on hand is the 12-Year-Old Distillery Reserve
(until recently known as Jameson 1780 Reserve). As the label
proudly states, the whiskeys used for this blend are “matured
for not less than 12 years.” (Note that the 12 years refers to
the youngest of the blends used to make this fine reserve.) In
its previous incarnation, the 12-year-old reserve was named for
the founding of Jameson’s Bow Street distillery in Dublin in the
year 1780. Under either label (and you will still find bottles
of the 1780 for sale), this 12-year-old blend is triple
distilled and bottled in Ireland.
Made at the Old Middleton Distillery in County Cork from pure
Irish spring water, plus malted and unmalted Irish barley, this
Jameson is distilled in large copper potstills, then aged within
underground caverns inside Spanish oak casks seasoned with
sherry. As the Jameson name itself suggests (John Jameson was a
transplanted Scot), it is a worthy descendent of the brewing
traditions prevalent in both Ireland and Scotland in the late
18th century—though when push comes to shove, Jameson remains
truly an Irish whiskey.
Look, Smell, and Taste
As noted in virtually all of the connoisseur guides, Jameson’s
12-year-old reserve has a “deep golden-amber hue.” As much as
anything, its color resembles that of fine wild honey—clear and
softly tawny.
The “nose” is subtle, inviting, and abundantly complex. Unlike
the raw alcoholic aroma that goes with so many younger spirits,
the Jameson reserve promises warmth and a smooth, rich taste.
And indeed, that’s just what it delivers. Complex is indeed the
key word. Researchers have identified as many as 500 different
flavor components in Jameson’s maturation process.
Unlike many American whiskeys in which the sour mash tradition
rushes to the fore, or the heavy peats that characterize most
Scottish single malts, the taste of Jameson recalls the natural
nuttiness of the toasted barley from which it is distilled. In
addition, there are underlayers hinting lightly of spice, along
with the taste of vanilla and fruit—in large part, a legacy of
the sherry-seasoned casks. Its mellowness means that the
strength of the Jameson 12-year-old reserve (40% vol.) is
revealed by the comfort of lingering warmth, not by a harsh or
bitter sting as the drinker swallows.
How I Drink My Jameson
In my opinion, the best way to enjoy the Jameson reserve is to
drink it “neat” from a brandy snifter or a dram glass—with the
dram glass as the culturally correct means and the snifter being
the best way to appreciate the “nose” of this outstanding
spirit.
Splashing Jameson on the rocks will dilute its impact, but will
also provide an outstanding refreshment for a warm day. Jameson
with water, on the rocks or otherwise, will accomplish a
similar, if somewhat weaker, effect. Indeed, there is a
tradition in many Irish pubs of serving this whiskey with a
small jug of water—a wee drop of water being the better to
release its spicy undercurrents.
“Jameson with ginger”—that is, Jameson with ginger ale—is
virtually the only cocktail I make with this fine spirit. I make
it strong (two parts ginger ale to one part Jameson), whereas
bar books will recommend three parts to one. In this instance,
the ginger ale provides a pleasant spicy accent that complements
the whiskey quite nicely.
Finally, Irish coffee made with Jameson should not be, in my
view, a sweet dessert beverage piled with whipped cream and
cinnamon. It’s best taken black, with only the Jameson added. On
a cold night, such a coffee will warm you to the innermost core
of your being.
Cost and Availability
The good news is that Jameson 12-Year-Old Distillery Reserve is
perhaps the world’s most readily available fine Irish whiskey.
In the States, you’ll find it in liquor emporiums that stock a
wide variety of spirits or in shops that cater to the higher-end
brands. This Jameson reserve is expensive, with a 750-ml bottle
typically selling for around $30, though bargains can be found.
As Jameson is a household favorite for us, we typically buy ours
in duty-free shops as we head back home after a holiday aboard.
That way, it’s not only a bargain, it’s a great souvenir!
Caution!
Pregnant women and individuals taking some medications should
not drink alcoholic beverages. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
If you're drinking away from home, please be sure to arrange for
a designated driver or local lodging. Never drink and drive.
© DAnneC/BawBaw, 2004
Recommended
Yes
Price ($US, 750 ml or standard size): 30
Spirit Rating: A must - sensational |
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