Blended Blenders Dog
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As a distilled spirit, this bottle is ready to enjoy immediately upon release and does not mature further in the bottle. It will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Rich blue cheeses, artisanal dark chocolate, or slow-cooked braised beef.
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Jameson's 'The Blender's Dog' is a celebrated release from the Whiskey Makers Series, designed to honor the craft of Head Blender Billy Leighton. The name pays homage to the 'dog'—a copper instrument historically used to draw whiskey samples directly from the casks. This Irish spirit is a masterclass in blending, harmonizing rich single pot still whiskey with delicate grain whiskey. Matured in a combination of American bourbon barrels and Spanish sherry butts, it delivers a creamy mouthfeel with notes of butterscotch, spice, and dried dark fruits, reflecting centuries of Irish distilling heritage at the Midleton Distillery in County Cork.
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Established in 1780 by John Jameson in Dublin, Jameson is the world's most iconic name in Irish whiskey, celebrated for pioneering the signature triple-distillation process that yields its trademark smoothness. While its historic roots remain at the Bow Street Distillery in Dublin, modern production takes place at the state-of-the-art Midleton Distillery in County Cork, where locally sourced barley and pure Irish water are meticulously crafted. Jameson's portfolio showcases a masterful blending of rich pot still and delicate grain whiskeys, aged to perfection in seasoned sherry and bourbon oak casks. This dedication to heritage and craft is beautifully expressed in acclaimed bottlings such as the Black Barrel, Crested, and the prestigious Bow Street 18 Year Old.