Jameson '1780' Special Reserve 12 Year Old 1 Litre 1980s

Here are the tasting notes for Jameson 12 Year Old Special Reserve, also known historically as “1780”:

Jameson 12 Year Old Special Reserve – Tasting Notes

Appearance: Rich gold with amber highlights

Nose: Creamy cereals and grassy pot still character. Sherry sweetness with dried fruits (raisin, sultana). Spicy oak, cocoa butter, and tea cakeHints of melon, charcoal, and soft spice

Palate: Silky and rich texture. Malty and fruity with semi-dried peach and crisp cereal. Balanced sweetness from honey and sherryToasted wood and subtle vanillaClean and mellow with a touch of spice

Finish: Medium to long. Herbal and warming. Lingering notes of oak, honey, and soft fruit

Production Details

ABV: 40%

Blend: Pot still and grain whiskey

Maturation: Bourbon and oloroso sherry casks

Distillery: Midleton, County Cork, Ireland

Status: Discontinued, replaced by Jameson Crested in 2016