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Whiskey like Jameson isn't just born smooth and balanced. First, we take the best of pot still and fine grain whiskeys. Then we triple distill them. Not because we have to, because we want to - this gives Jameson its signature smoothness. This tradition began in 1780 with John Jameson, and we continue his legacy to this day. Finally, we age our whiskey in oak casks for a minimum of 4 years. 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What distinguishes this expression is its maturation journey: after spending 14 years in ex-bourbon barrels, the whiskey is transferred into sherry-infused casks made exclusively for Knappogue Castle, where it rests for an additional 21 months. Rather than blending separately aged parcels, this is a deep, extended sherry finish on a single line of spirit — a distinction that shapes its character significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla and caramel lead immediately, followed by baked pear and a warm undercurrent of toasted oak. Nutty, sherried nuances emerge with time in the glass, joined by subtle hints of apple and olive brine.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is soft and velvety, with deep chocolaty sweetness meeting toffee and caramel on the mid-palate. 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