You know regular Jameson. This is the version that's been to the gym. Black Barrel pours out thick with butterscotch, fudge and warm toffee, all riding on that classic Jameson smoothness. Pour it after a long week, after nyama choma, after the kids are finally down. It's the kind of glass that makes you slow down and go oh, that's nice . And since we deliver fast at pretty much any hour, tonight is very much on the table.
First sniff and you get sweet, almost dessert-like vibes: butterscotch, creamy fudge, vanilla. Take a sip and it goes fuller and fruitier than you'd expect, with soft tropical fruit, a little coconut, nutty toasted notes and a gentle warm spice running through. The double-charred barrels are doing the heavy lifting here, pulling extra sugars and toasted-wood depth out of the oak. The finish is long, sweet and a touch peppery, with that toasted-vanilla glow that hangs around.
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Where it's from
This is Jameson, so it's made in Ireland at the Midleton distillery down in County Cork. Black Barrel is basically a love letter to the coopers, the barrel craftsmen, who take already-used bourbon casks and give them a second, deeper charring until the inside is properly blackened. That extra char is what unlocks the butterscotch-and-fudge richness. It first landed back in 2011 under the name Select Reserve, and it carries a higher dose of rich pot still whiskey than the standard green-label Jameson, which is why it drinks so much bolder.
Good to know
- What is the price of Jameson Black Barrel 750ml?
Jameson Black Barrel 750ml is KSh 4,599 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Jameson Black Barrel 750ml taste like?
Sweet and rich. Think butterscotch, fudge, toffee and vanilla up front, then soft tropical fruit, nuttiness and a warm spice, finishing long with toasted wood. Smoother and fuller than standard Jameson.
- What is the ABV of Jameson Black Barrel?
It's 40% ABV, bottled at a slightly higher pot still ratio than regular Jameson, which gives it that extra depth.
- How do I serve Jameson Black Barrel?
Neat in a tumbler to get all the flavour, or over one large ice cube if you want it softer. It also shines in a whiskey ginger or an Old Fashioned.
- What food pairs with Jameson Black Barrel?
Grilled and smoky food loves it. Nyama choma, dark chocolate, sticky toffee pudding, aged cheddar or roasted nuts all work beautifully.
- Where is Jameson Black Barrel made?
In Ireland, at the Midleton distillery in County Cork. It's a triple-distilled blend matured partly in double-charred bourbon barrels.
- How is Black Barrel different from regular Jameson?
It uses bourbon barrels that get an extra, deeper charring plus a higher share of rich pot still whiskey. The result is sweeter, bolder and more full-bodied than the green-label original.
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Jameson Black Barrel 750ml price in Kenya
Buy Jameson Black Barrel 750ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 4,599. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.