Jameson Caskmates is an intriguing release. Having sent some of their casks to the local craft stout brewers at Franciscan Well, the casks were returned to Midleton where they were subsequently used to give a stout finish to Jameson! The result is a Stout-Irish Whiskey blend rich in flavours of coffee, cocoa, and a gentle hint of hops. This pours a brilliant gold and is fragrant with aromas of green apple, and pear; the palate is rich and smooth with mouth-coating sweetness that is balanced by the hops character that reads as cocoa and roasted grain.