Jameson Caskmates Beau’s Edition
NAS
40%
Finished in Beau’s Irish Style Red Ale
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Allright, so here is the story behind this Edition. Jameson has been experimenting with beer casks as part of their Caskmates journey. In 2012, Beau’s Brewery (Vankleek Hill, Ottawa region, Ontario) brewed a Irish style Red Ale aged in ex-Jameson casks. And since it was a huge hit and Jameson needed something new for their Caskmates range, well, they bought back their casks to age some whiskey in it !
So here it is, Jameson aged in ex-Irish style Red Ale / ex-Jameson casks !!!
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Color : gold jewel.
Nose : acidic green apples…like really acidic ! In the background, Asian pears and lime zest. After several minutes in the glass, the ultra acid side softens a lot and gives way to vanilla and whipped cream.
Palate : very creamy and rich texture. Malt, milk chocolate, vanilla, latte coffee.
Finish : long in taste with oak and dark chocolate, but short and remains on the palate.
Comments : I was expecting the worst after the first minutes of the nose. But afterall, it’s very good ! Not very complex, just like the other Caskmates Edition, but it’s refreshing and slightly different from the others (Stout and Brown Beer Editions) !
For $ 41 CDN, a nice exclusive Ontario edition to celebrate Beau’s brewery 😎
And of course, it was paired with another beer from Beau’s : Irish Dry Stout ! ‘Cause you know…it was St-Paddy’s Day 🙂