Jameson Crested Irish Whiskey
Jameson · Midleton Distillery
Crested is the overlooked middle sibling in Jameson's range, carrying more pot still character than the flagship at a modest price increase. The sherry cask influence adds just enough depth to make this a genuinely versatile whiskey. It rewards patience in the glass — give it five minutes after pouring and the pot still oils bloom beautifully.
Nose
Buttery pot still richness greets first, followed by toasted almonds and a delicate floral note. Green apple freshness sits underneath, with a hint of vanilla from the sherry cask influence.
Palate
Creamy and well-rounded with a pot still spice that sets this apart from standard blends. Caramel and honey weave together, while a subtle woody note from ex-sherry butts adds gravitas. The malt comes through clean and assured.
Finish
Medium length with a gentle fade of almond and a dry, slightly spiced close. Warming without heat.
- Mash Bill
- Blend of malted barley, unmalted barley, and grain whiskey
- Distillation
- Triple distilled in copper pot stills (pot still component) and column still (grain component)
- Maturation
- Aged in a combination of ex-bourbon barrels and ex-Oloroso sherry butts
- Single Pot Still
- No
- Chill-Filtered
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
Dublin Afternoon — 2 oz Jameson Crested · 0.75 oz cold-brew coffee · 0.5 oz demerara syrup · 2 dashes orange bitters · Stir over ice, strain into rocks glass with one large cube, garnish with orange peel.
Food Pairing
Soda bread with Irish butter and smoked salmon
Blended at Midleton from a higher proportion of pot still whiskey than standard Jameson, Crested traces its name to the original Jameson family crest first registered in 1963.
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