Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve 2007

Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve 2007This vintage has been blended with some of the oldest and rarest whiskeys from Jamesons maturing stock in Midleton one of which was a pot still whiskey matured in a port pipe, which adds an extra fruitiness to the final assemblage. At its core is a generous amount of old pot still with some very old grain, but what sets it apart is probably the portion matured in a sweet, raisiny port pipe. This is a highly complex, fruity, spicy and sweet tasting

Bottled at cask strength

An 8 year old Indian single malt whisky

handpicked oak casks

a Scot who was married into the famous Haig distilling dynasty

George Harper

then blended and bottled at 100 proof

This unusually intense flavour was then balanced with other whiskies matured in rejuvenated casks to add a light spiciness and first fill Bourbon casks ensured a subtle vanilla sweetness

perhaps to be held back for a fitting occasion

maturing a portion of our whiskey in double charred barrels brings out sweet and spicy characteristics in abundance as it penetrates deeper into the charred oak

it seems that the guidance of master blender Rachel Barrie and new ownership blood has paid off

This time of year

Cab-led but incorporating the other four Bordeaux varieties