The latest tasting at Trinity Hall Irish Pub (my favorite tasting venue of late) is the line of Jameson Irish Whiskies and the annual Midleton release from the Midleton Distillery. Here’s the lineup:
- Jameson Irish Whiskey – $20
- Jameson 12 Year – $39
- Powers Gold Label 12 Year- $33
- Redbreast 12 Year – $45
- Jameson Gold Reserve – $63
- Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve – $290
- Midleton Very Rare – $130
Of these, the Redbreast 12 , Jameson 12 and Jameson Gold Reserve were standouts. I already have a bottle of Redbreast 12, but I think that my next Irish whiskey will be Jameson 12. The two premium offerings were quite good as well, but not enough to tempt me when compared to some Scotch single malts in that price range. I should also note that the Jameson Original and Powers Gold Label weren’t even worth drinking, in my opinion. I’ve never really liked Irish whiskey and Jameson Original is a big reason for that. I’m now discovering that there are some good ones out there and I’m looking forward to enjoying them.
