Diego Urdaneta
Being that almost all Irish whiskeys go through triple distillation, you already get the reasoning behind one of the Triples on the label. The second part comes from the use of three type of barrels in its aging: ex-bourbon is one and it’s almost universal. Ex-sherry is another, not as universal but very widely used. The third is ex-Malaga, which is a Spanish wine made in the same area from where they make Moscatel and Pedro Ximenez.
The bottle doesn’t mention if it is finished in the other barrels or if all of the initial aging occurs in the ex-bourbon, and I’m not all that familiarized with the Irish whiskey laws. All I know is that it’s aged at least 3 years and that it’s bottled at 40% ABV.
Read in the magazine (rotate your device for a better reading experience):
Made by: Midleton Distillery.
Name of the whiskey: Triple Triple.
Brand: Jameson.
Origin: Ireland.
Age: NAS.
Price: $30.00
Nose: Very fruity and sweet, including caramel, cinnamon, dried peach, fermented strawberries, pear syrup, cotton candy and even some butter.
Palate: Less different from the usual Jameson blend. It’s mildly sweet, but the addition of sherry and Malaga barrels also impart a slightly fruity taste, which includes cranberries, strawberries, toffee, cinnamon and pepper. There’s also a slight metallic and grainy touch.
Retrohale/Finish: Red fruits and barley.
Rating: 7 on the t8ke scale.
Conclusion: When I first saw the 40% alcohol with all this cask mix, I thought it would be a mild blend, but the alcohol level feels quite present. The additional fruity notes feel very balanced and really add depth to an otherwise superficial whiskey that is not bad, and being the nation’s top seller it can’t be. The Triple Triple takes that a step forward and doesn’t seem to make you spend much by having that taste. This Triple Triple isn’t meant to take you away from the Original, but to offer a little extra for more or less the same price.
