Jameson 18 Years
Jameson at its oldest and strongest: three distillates, eighteen years in oak, and a final six months in fresh American oak, bottled at 46%. A whiskey to savor slowly.
Where time and tradition come together
Jameson 18 Years is a blend of three distinctive distillates from Midleton, aged for eighteen years in oak casks. This is followed by a final aging of at least six months in fresh American oak. The fresh wood adds another layer of toffee and spice to a whiskey that has already spent a long time in the cask.
The biggest difference from the Original is age and strength. While the green bottle is aged for at least four years and sits at 40%, the 18 Years is much older and bottled at 46%. It's more complex and powerful, but retains the soft finish Jameson is known for. Not a whiskey for mixing, but for a special evening or as a gift.
At a glance
Complex, powerful, yet mild
Wood and toffee
Warm oak and toffee, with spicy notes from the fresh American oak. Give the glass a few minutes.
Full-bodied and spicy
Powerful at 46%, but rounded. Toffee, spices, and wood take turns.
Long and soft
A long, soft finish in which the wood gradually fades away. This is where you notice the years most.
The flavor profile of Jameson 18 Years, neat. A few drops of water soften it and bring out the toffee.
How to taste Jameson 18 Years
A whiskey of this age is best enjoyed neat. Take your time, use a good glass, and taste it in stages.
Neat, at room temperature
Pour 25 to 30 ml into a tulip-shaped tasting glass and let it sit for a few minutes. Smell it first, then take a small sip and let it linger in your mouth.
Tasting glasses →With a few drops of water
At 46%, a little water can work wonders. Add three or four drops of cool water with a teaspoon and taste again: the toffee and spices become more pronounced.
Glass: tasting glass →After dinner
30 ml in a thin crystal tumbler, alongside a cup of coffee or a piece of dark chocolate. The woody notes and smooth finish pair well with something bitter.
Whiskey glasses →Mixing with an 18-year-old whiskey?
It can work, but only in cocktails made almost entirely with whiskey. For anything with soda, the Original is the better choice.
Manhattan
Whiskey, red vermouth, and bitters, stirred and served in a coupe. With the 18 Years, it’s rich and spicy.
Old Fashioned
Whiskey, a little sugar, and bitters. The luxurious way to mix an old whiskey.
Whiskey cocktails
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Christmas cocktails
For the holidays, when a special bottle deserves a place on the table.The right glass for Jameson 18 Years
A tulip-shaped tasting glass best captures the aroma. If you prefer holding a tumbler, choose thin crystal; for a Manhattan, a Nick & Nora.
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