Jameson

Jameson Special Reserve 12 Year Old, Bourbon & Oloroso Sherry Cask, 40%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 21
Average Score
Avg 90
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Description

Jameson 12 Year Old Special Reserve is a blended Irish whiskey, formerly known as '1780', matured for a minimum of 12 years in a combination of bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks. It is known for its complex flavors of toasted wood, spice, and sherry, and has been described as a smooth, spicy, sweet pot still-based blend. This expression has been discontinued, making it sought after by collectors.

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LatestSGD 167
HighSGD 169
LowSGD 140
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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Mar 8, 2026SGD 166.99
Whisky.AuctionAuction Sold Price - Dec 16, 2025SGD 169.27
Whisky.AuctionAuction Sold Price - Oct 21, 2025SGD 139.71
Cask type
Bourbon & Oloroso Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
Tube
Series highlights
Special Reserve
Historical context
The original Jameson distillery was founded in Dublin in 1780. The product was formerly known as '1780'. The merger of Jameson, Powers, and Cork distilleries to form Irish Distillers in 1966.
Special release
Discontinued expression
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Honey, toasted oak, dried fruit, soft spice, vanilla, pear, buttered toasted nuts, dark caramel, Christmas cake, cocoa.
Palate
Smooth vanilla, sherry sweetness, malt, gentle oak, salted butter, spicy, toffee apple, rich sherry, macadamia nut, dried fruits, nutty flavour, mild woody undertones.
Finish
Long and mellow with lingering warmth and subtle spice, herbal, woody, sweet and fruity, full and lingering.
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