Jameson 18 Year Old Bow Street
Jameson · Midleton Distillery
The Bow Street 18 represents the pinnacle of the Jameson range, finished in first-fill bourbon barrels at the old Bow Street location in Dublin. Eighteen years have stripped away any rough edges while amplifying the pot still character that defines great Irish whiskey. A contemplative pour that earns every year of its age.
Nose
Generous honey and vanilla open the nose, followed by layers of dried apricot, toasted almond, and a gentle floral rosewater note. A touch of pot still spice adds definition.
Palate
Silky and full. Toffee and cocoa arrive first, then a wave of peach and malt, laced with a clove warmth that builds slowly. The blend of grain and pot still whiskeys creates remarkable textural range.
Finish
Long and composed, with lingering woody spice, caramel, and a final ethereal sweetness.
- Distillation
- Triple distilled, copper pot and column stills
- Maturation
- Bourbon and sherry casks, finished in first-fill bourbon barrels at Bow Street
- Single Pot Still
- No
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered
Food Pairing
Seared foie gras with poached pear and brioche toast
Finished in first-fill bourbon barrels at the historic Bow Street premises in Dublin where Jameson was originally founded in 1780, this 18-year-old expression bridges the heritage of Midleton's modern distillery with the brand's storied city origins.
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