Jameson, "Caskmates", Irish Wiskey, IPA Edition

An innovative collaboration between Irish whiskey makers and craft brewers, finished in crisp IPA beer seasoning

On the nose, Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition opens with bright orange citrus and freshly cut clementine alongside a dry, bready sawdust quality and green fruitiness reminiscent of unripe melon. The IPA cask influence reveals itself assertively on the palate, where sweet citrus gives way to a funky, musty sourdough bread character and a tangy, zesty bite that carries more punch than expected from a 40% ABV spirit. The finish is short and slightly bitter, leaving an acidic, yeasty, and lingering fermenting-bread note on the tongue.

• Triple-distilled Jameson Irish whiskey finished in craft Irish IPA beer casks

STORY BEHIND THE LABEL

In 1966, historic competing Dublin producers including Jameson (from Bow Street) and Powers (from John’s Lane) joined forces with Cork Distillers to form Irish Distillers to protect the declining Irish whiskey industry. Distillation was subsequently consolidated in 1975 at Midleton, making it the central engine room for traditional Irish spirit production. Today, Midleton is Ireland's largest distillery complex, responsible for producing not only the global flagship Jameson brand, but also iconic single pot still labels like Redbreast, Powers, and the Spot range (Green Spot, Yellow Spot), as well as prestige releases such as Midleton Very Rare.