Jameson Bow Street 18 Year Old Cask Strength is the rarest whiskey Jameson produces, and Batch 1/2018 is where it all began. Launched in 2018 as the very first release of this annual series, it is a blend of rare pot still and grain Irish whiskeys distilled at the Midleton Distillery in County Cork and matured there for a minimum of 18 years in a combination of American bourbon barrels and Spanish sherry butts. Once married together, the blend traveled to Jameson's original home on Bow Street in Dublin, where it was recasked into first fill bourbon barrels for a final finishing period of six to twelve months in the site's small Maturation House, which holds just 84 casks. It marked the first time the historic Bow Street site had been involved in whiskey production since 1975. Triple distilled, non chill filtered and bottled at cask strength of 55.3% ABV (110.6 proof), it balances Jameson's signature smoothness with the power of whiskey in its natural state. The nose opens with rich, wood driven depth, deep toffee and warming spice, joined by concentrated citrus, caramel and nut brittle. On the palate, toffee and oak lead, with leather, vanilla, pepper and clove, while a subtle sherry nuttiness adds depth and complexity. The finish is long and indulgent, with lingering oak, dark toffee and spice. Presented in an engraved wooden box featuring a historic map of the Bow Street area, the bottle is accompanied by a copper coin that links to the story of the site and this whiskey. As the inaugural batch of an annual release, Batch 1/2018 is a true collector's piece for fans of premium Irish whiskey.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
55.3% |
| Proof |
110.6 |
| Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Ireland |
| Region |
Midleton, County Cork; finished in Dublin |
| Type |
Blended Irish Whiskey, Cask Strength |
| Age |
18 Years |
| Batch |
1/2018 (inaugural release) |
| Composition |
Pot still and grain Irish whiskeys |
| Maturation |
American bourbon barrels and Spanish sherry butts at Midleton; finished 6 to 12 months in first fill bourbon barrels at Bow Street, Dublin |
| Distillation |
Triple distilled |
| Chill Filtration |
None |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep burnished copper.
Nose: Rich wood driven depth with deep toffee and spice, plus concentrated citrus, caramel and nut brittle.
Palate: Toffee and oak with leather, vanilla, pepper and clove, and a subtle sherry nuttiness.
Finish: Long and indulgent, with lingering oak, dark toffee and spice.
FAQ
What is Jameson Bow Street 18?
It is a cask strength blend of 18 year old pot still and grain Irish whiskeys from Midleton, finished in first fill bourbon barrels at Jameson's original home on Bow Street, Dublin.
What proof is Batch 1/2018?
Batch 1/2018 is bottled at 55.3% ABV, which is 110.6 proof. The strength varies with each annual batch.
What makes Batch 1/2018 special?
It is the inaugural release of Bow Street 18, Jameson's rarest whiskey, which is bottled only once per year.
How is it different from Batch 1/2019?
Batch 1/2019 is the second annual release, bottled at 55.1% ABV. Each batch has its own strength and character.
Is Bow Street 18 non chill filtered?
Yes. It is non chill filtered and bottled at natural cask strength.
Where can I buy Jameson Bow Street 18 Batch 1/2018 online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
