JAMESON CRESTED TEN OLD LABEL BLENDED IRISH WHISKEY

Detailed DescriptionCrested Ten was first released by Jameson in 1963, when the whiskey bonding trade was dying out. With a high proportion of pot still and Sherry-matured whiskeys, this is a top Irish blend, a real gem. The Crested Ten is a blended whiskey in the Jameson range. It enjoys a cult status as it is highly regarded but with a relatively small distribution. Crested Ten has a higher amount of single pot still whiskey in the blend (this is rumoured to be about 60%) compared to most other Jameson expressions. The other 40% is made up of Irish single grain whiskey. These are aged longer than the regular Jameson blend and have a higher proportion of ex-sherry cask matured whiskey included.Jameson Crested Ten Old Label Blended Irish Whiskey Tasting NotesNose: The colour is vibrant gold and the nose is full of delicious sweet and fruity aromas – think of honey, vanilla and stewed fruits (especially pears and peaches). Underneath are further aromas of cereals, cinnamon, ginger and apricot jam, along with something slightly damp and earthy.Palate: On the palate the whiskey feels creamy and soft, almost buttery, and coats the mouth. The viscous nature seems to exaggerate the notes shown on the nose, especially the sweet and fruit ones. There is a distinct honey-like characteristic that continues as other notes develop. Vanilla is also very prominent and this tends towards a vanilla custard with time. These are complimented by a juicy stewed fruitiness with peach and apricot to the fore. The combination is superb, especially once some warming wood spices (think of fresh oak shavings and cinnamon, maybe a pinch of nutmeg). There is a late hint of white chocolate that adds to the creaminess and sweetness.Finish: The finish is luscious with the sweet fruitiness, and the vanilla custard and apricot notes in particular, lingering for ages. As they fade, the cereals and wood spices become increasing influential and add a pleasing depth and warmth.Distillery InformationJameson Distillery Bow St. is an Irish whiskey tourist attraction located just off Smithfield Square in Dublin, Ireland. Jameson Distillery Bow St. is the original site where Jameson Irish Whiskey was distilled until 1971.