Thursday, October 26, 2023

JAMESON LAUNCHES NEW CARIBBEAN RUM MATURED WHISKEY

Irish Distillers, has today announced the launch of a new limited-edition expression from its Jameson Irish whiskey brand.

Jameson Remixed Caribbean Beats (46% ABV) is a 21 Year Old Irish blended whiskey, comprised of single pot still and single grain whiskeys, that were initially laid down to mature in Foursquare rum casks from Barbados. After 18 Years, the whiskey was further matured in Havana Club Selección de Maestros rum casks from Cuba.

Jameson Remixed Caribbean Beats

This latest release which comes in recyclable packaging, is said to deliver notes of figs, toasted almonds, muscovado sugar, coconut shavings, pot still spices, ginger, candied fruits, vanilla, tobacco leaf and cacao nibs on the nose. Followed by notes of chocolate dipped honeycomb, orange zest, mango, cinnamon, nutmeg and white pepper on the palate.

Commenting on the launch, Kevin O’Gorman, Master Distiller at Jameson, said: “Excited by a 2001 trial with Caribbean rum casks, through innovation, careful craft and over two decades of maturation, we worked to marry two traditional spirits together – Irish whiskey and rum – and in doing so, found the sweet spot where the rhythm of the Caribbean meets the beat of the Irish drum. We can’t wait for whiskey enthusiasts to experience Jameson Remixed Caribbean Beats.”

Limited to 2,900 bottles, Jameson Remixed Caribbean Beats, is now available exclusively from the Jameson website, for a RRP of €280.00 – 50cl.


Posted by Steve Rush