Frodo Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Agreed regarding the value of the 12yr vs the NAS. I also agree with Megawatt regarding the blandness of the NAS Jameson although I haven't tried it recently. I still much prefer it to other NAS blends like Grants, Bells, Dewars, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillman Posted December 13, 2007 Author Share Posted December 13, 2007 Well, it is a question if you like the taste of the 12. Personally I find it too much, too much wax, sherry and wood. The blend gets it right - for me.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megawatt Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I'll admit that I'm starting to enjoy it more now that I've had four or five drinks from it. Took some getting used to the mildness, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Well, it is a question if you like the taste of the 12. Personally I find it too much, too much wax, sherry and wood. The blend gets it right - for me.GaryJim Murray agrees with you from what I understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillman Posted December 13, 2007 Author Share Posted December 13, 2007 Well, it's all a question of taste. He does I know greatly admire too Jameson 12 and the other uncut pure pot stills. I find generally that their particular waxy taste needs cutting of some kind and the Jameson blend does a superb job at that. Still, I like some pot stills on their own, some Green Spot bottlings and also Jameson 15 years old which I've only had once or twice but was really good, velvety and rich.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gov Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Bought a bottle of Jameson 12 for St Paddy's day. It is lovely and one of the very best blended whisk(e)y's I have had. Absolutely smokes the NAS version! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megawatt Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Bought a bottle of Jameson 12 for St Paddy's day. It is lovely and one of the very best blended whisk(e)y's I have had. Absolutely smokes the NAS version!Agree 100%!!! There is really no comparison between the two. Jameson 12 is one of my new favorites... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I read an article yesterday that Irish Whisky sales were up 20% last year in the USA. Lead by Jameson's 23% sales gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gov Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I read an article yesterday that Irish Whisky sales were up 20% last year in the USA. Lead by Jameson's 23% sales gain.Thats good, I really like irish whiskey. I am mainly a scotch drinker, but like irish to mix it up a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Thats good, I really like irish whiskey. I am mainly a scotch drinker, but like irish to mix it up a bit.Interesting, where does bourbon fit? I hope, at least, somewhere in front of Vodka? :searching:JOE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megawatt Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Interesting, where does bourbon fit? I hope, at least, somewhere in front of Vodka? :searching:JOEAre you kidding? Last I heard, vodka outsells all other spirits... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gov Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Interesting, where does bourbon fit? I hope, at least, somewhere in front of Vodka? :searching:JOEWell, I have not developed a pallet for bourbon at this time. I am going to Whiskyfest next month and will try some bourbons and see if I can get to liking them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Well, I have not developed a pallet for bourbon at this time. I am going to Whiskyfest next month and will try some bourbons and see if I can get to liking themA great place to start your exploration of Bourbonia! I hope you'll share your thoughts on your discoveries, upon your return.:toast:JOE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I'm siding with Gary. I think the NAS is much better than the 12 yr. More flavor and balance. The NAS Jameson has improved significantly in recent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gov Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I'm siding with Gary. I think the NAS is much better than the 12 yr. More flavor and balance. The NAS Jameson has improved significantly in recent years.Actually, I think the NAS Jameson is younger whiskey these days, around 4 years old or so. I'll take the 12 year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megawatt Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I'm siding with Gary. I think the NAS is much better than the 12 yr. More flavor and balance. The NAS Jameson has improved significantly in recent years.More flavour? Really? I must have got an off-bottle, because mine had hardly any flavour at all to speak of... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gov Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I am not sure why some people feel that the NAS has more flavor than the 12 year. In my opinion, it is not even close. The 12 is much more complex than the NAS stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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