Two heads are said to be better than one, and this whiskey adds serious weight to that argument. Emerging from a conversation between our head distiller and the head brewer of Cork’s Franciscan Well Brewery, Jameson Caskmates has been finished in stout-seasoned whiskey casks. While our triple-distilled smoothness is very much intact, notes of cocoa, coffee and butterscotch confirm the stout influence. Caskmates is a head-turning, modern Irish whiskey.

Crisp orchard fruits like green apples and pears, mild pot still spices on the nose, subtle touch of hops and cocoa beans, Marzipan and charred oak.

Finishing long and sweet with Milk Chocolate and Butterscotch

The early floral yet biscuit flavour reflects the grain whiskey, while the soft spicy notes can be attributed to the pot still whiskey in the blend. The citrus flavour is contributed by the malt. Finally notice the nutty or even marzipan note combined with distinctive vanilla in the finish – imparted by the sherry and bourbon casks used in maturation.

Early fresh fruit leads to a definite light spice followed by some toasted wood which evolves into a delicious vanilla sweetness.

Medium length, buttery mellowness with a touch of marzipan accompanying the lingering vanilla.

Light sweet citrus and green apple combined with vanilla undertones.