My friend got me a bottle of black barrel for my 21st birthday and later in the year we had a party. It is VERY drinkable, almost binge-able which is odd, especially since I don’t particularly enjoy whiskey. Really nice taste and smooth finish.
Jamesons overall line is really crushable! I experienced the same thing you did with their coffee bottle as well with a neighbor. We hung out one night and we drank the whole thing!
I was very impressed with black barrel. They had it as the "featured whiskey" when I went out to our local pub, so I figured why not? I like Jameson after all. It tasted like a whiskey easily twice its price.
Well they shouldn’t have charged you twice the price. For that price we would agree with you that Its absurd! I think it has a bit more complexity, but not double! 😂 Normal Jameson is a great whiskey on its own.
@@whiskey-rut1183 he said it tastes like a whiskey that's worth twice the price than what they charge for the black barrel, not that they charged him twice the price lol
Love Jameson!! I use it to make my creamed Irish whiskey for the holidays. I wonder if the black barrel would be even better. We just sip on the creamed whisky with ice OR over ice cream and in coffee. Good job from your aunt Carol
It always sounds weird hearing alcohol prices from other countries, because Norway has insane alcohol taxes. A 70cl bottle of the regular Jameson is 40 dollars here, and a 70cl bottle of black barrel is 50. 100cl of regular is 56, and there is no 100cl black barrel.
Your right. It’s so interesting. Even within the states prices can vary quite a bit. I will ship bourbon to other states for friends because it’s cheaper for them to pay for shipping than to buy certain bottles “Retail” in their area.
Looks like it’s about a $10 difference where we are at so about the same a Jameson and black barrel. Appreciate the comments Robert! Let us know what you are drinking out there in Ireland so we can expand our palate!
@@whiskey-rut1183 connemara or redbreast are the ones anyone that likes and enjoys whiskey has to try. Connemara being my favourite but both of them bottles price range means I only get one of each a year 😢 we used to do a whiskey tasting night were everyone brings two bottles a cheap and dearer bottle and blind taste them and because it's blind tasting you really don't know what your getting. That's were I first had blackbarrel and it's now my house whiskey keep up the good work
Black Barrel is better. I like Jameson, but really I'm a Jonnie Walker Black person. I drink it because it is smooth and has a nice flavorful spice taste to it. Regular Jameson is good but a little too bland for me or not good tasting at all imo. HOWEVER, the fix is this black barrel version. This version of Jameson is literally like Regular Jameson and Jonnie Walker had a baby, and this is the result, a quality triple distilled 12 year aged SMOOTH AND GREAT TASTING whiskey !!! This is definitely my number 1 favorite right under Jonnie Black, and regular Jameson.
@@whiskey-rut1183 Huh, now that is a good idea !!! I might actually try that on the rocks and let you know... Might happen Friday though. I usually don't drink at all during the weekdays 🤷🏽♂️
@@user-fi1xu1pp7p that’s awesome. I love doing custom blends. Have you ever heard of an infinity bottle? If you haven’t, It’s an decanter or empty whiskey bottle. You take the last 2-10 oz of each bottle of whiskey you finish and throw it in there. Over time you have a custom blend of all your favorite whiskies. We have one for bourbon, and I’m definitely going to start an Irish whiskey infinity bottle soon.
Let’s say a 16 year old try’s whisky and it happens to be the black barrel whisky for the first time. and to him it just taste absolutely bitter but every one else says how good it is. Why does it taste so bad to him?
Thanks for asking. While WR doesn’t condone under age drinking, it could very well be that since pallets take time and experience to develop, a 16 year old just hasn’t had the time yet. Just like with anything else, practice will produce better results. I think most people had to learn through time to stop tasting the pure alcohol. Though 16 year oldolds should not be practicing the art of drinking whiskey yet.
@@whiskey-rut1183 so what your saying is even tho underaged drinking inst encouraged, said 16 year old needs to practice drinking it more over time to get a better taste?
My friend got me a bottle of black barrel for my 21st birthday and later in the year we had a party. It is VERY drinkable, almost binge-able which is odd, especially since I don’t particularly enjoy whiskey. Really nice taste and smooth finish.
Jamesons overall line is really crushable! I experienced the same thing you did with their coffee bottle as well with a neighbor. We hung out one night and we drank the whole thing!
Thanks for doing this review. Black Barrel is a staple in my house. Basic Jameson I don't care for. This one however, I keep around.
Oh baby hands, you are the real star. Good job guys. I have tried the IPA and stout ones, not bad.
We should probably do that as an episode. Good suggestion TJ!
I was very impressed with black barrel. They had it as the "featured whiskey" when I went out to our local pub, so I figured why not? I like Jameson after all. It tasted like a whiskey easily twice its price.
Well they shouldn’t have charged you twice the price. For that price we would agree with you that Its absurd! I think it has a bit more complexity, but not double! 😂 Normal Jameson is a great whiskey on its own.
@@whiskey-rut1183 he said it tastes like a whiskey that's worth twice the price than what they charge for the black barrel, not that they charged him twice the price lol
@@myles5084 Your right. Misread that. oooops! Haha!
Love the Black Barrell....well worth the price
Love Jameson!! I use it to make my creamed Irish whiskey for the holidays. I wonder if the black barrel would be even better. We just sip on the creamed whisky with ice OR over ice cream and in coffee. Good job from your aunt Carol
Jameson seems the be the jack of all whiskeys!
Don't put blackbarrel in coffees it gets lost in it completely but Jamesons stoutcast or bushmills works really well x
Great content! I’m gonna pick up the BB and do the same taste test!!!
Mark we would love to know what you think about the two!
It always sounds weird hearing alcohol prices from other countries, because Norway has insane alcohol taxes. A 70cl bottle of the regular Jameson is 40 dollars here, and a 70cl bottle of black barrel is 50. 100cl of regular is 56, and there is no 100cl black barrel.
Your right. It’s so interesting. Even within the states prices can vary quite a bit. I will ship bourbon to other states for friends because it’s cheaper for them to pay for shipping than to buy certain bottles “Retail” in their area.
Jameson taste like cheap column metallic irish whiskey but the black barrel mellows that fire out. But stout edition is better than normal Jamesons
I have a bottle of black barrel and a bushmills 10 year old for my two Christmas day bottles !!! Plan early to avoid disappointment!
Good call! You have to prepare yourself. If Jamo and Bushmills are your go-to holiday juices, what’s your go-to summer bottle?
@@whiskey-rut1183 this summer it was macallan 12 as I know a very good shop lefter
@@danjames5552 Macallan 12 was the scotch that got me into scotch. Great pick!
@Dan James we are actually filming a scotch and cigar episode. Do you have any scotches you would suggest?
@@whiskey-rut1183 my mate has bought a bottle of Scapa skiren round as I write this and it's worth a go
I THINK THE BLACK BARREL IS MUCH SMOOTHER
Couldn’t agree more. Soo good.
Bushmills or blackbush is same price range maybe a little dearer, but I'm in northern Ireland not sure what's it like where you are
Looks like it’s about a $10 difference where we are at so about the same a Jameson and black barrel. Appreciate the comments Robert! Let us know what you are drinking out there in Ireland so we can expand our palate!
@@whiskey-rut1183 connemara or redbreast are the ones anyone that likes and enjoys whiskey has to try. Connemara being my favourite but both of them bottles price range means I only get one of each a year 😢 we used to do a whiskey tasting night were everyone brings two bottles a cheap and dearer bottle and blind taste them and because it's blind tasting you really don't know what your getting. That's were I first had blackbarrel and it's now my house whiskey keep up the good work
@@whiskey-rut1183 or if you really want to freak yourself out put a pinch of salt or freash black pepper in your whiskey lol
@@robertmarks2379 I have a bottle of redbreast 12 on my shelf all the time. One of my favorites!
@@robertmarks2379 we will try it and let you know! 😂 I would have never thought of salt and/or pepper.
Black Barrel is better. I like Jameson, but really I'm a Jonnie Walker Black person. I drink it because it is smooth and has a nice flavorful spice taste to it. Regular Jameson is good but a little too bland for me or not good tasting at all imo. HOWEVER, the fix is this black barrel version. This version of Jameson is literally like Regular Jameson and Jonnie Walker had a baby, and this is the result, a quality triple distilled 12 year aged SMOOTH AND GREAT TASTING whiskey !!! This is definitely my number 1 favorite right under Jonnie Black, and regular Jameson.
Interesting thoughts! I wonder if you literally took some Jonnie black and Jameson and mixed them if the taste would be close to black barrel.
@@whiskey-rut1183 Huh, now that is a good idea !!! I might actually try that on the rocks and let you know... Might happen Friday though. I usually don't drink at all during the weekdays 🤷🏽♂️
More power to you on the self control! Let us know what you think. We could do a self blend episode featuring the JW and BB.
@@whiskey-rut1183 I tried them both on rocks over the weekend with my brother and Dad. It was nice. It had a nice woody and spice flavor.
@@user-fi1xu1pp7p that’s awesome. I love doing custom blends. Have you ever heard of an infinity bottle? If you haven’t, It’s an decanter or empty whiskey bottle. You take the last 2-10 oz of each bottle of whiskey you finish and throw it in there. Over time you have a custom blend of all your favorite whiskies. We have one for bourbon, and I’m definitely going to start an Irish whiskey infinity bottle soon.
Let’s say a 16 year old try’s whisky and it happens to be the black barrel whisky for the first time. and to him it just taste absolutely bitter but every one else says how good it is. Why does it taste so bad to him?
Thanks for asking. While WR doesn’t condone under age drinking, it could very well be that since pallets take time and experience to develop, a 16 year old just hasn’t had the time yet. Just like with anything else, practice will produce better results. I think most people had to learn through time to stop tasting the pure alcohol. Though 16 year oldolds should not be practicing the art of drinking whiskey yet.
@@whiskey-rut1183 so what your saying is even tho underaged drinking inst encouraged, said 16 year old needs to practice drinking it more over time to get a better taste?
@@whiskey-rut1183 but preferably after he’s 21?