Distiller Notes
Jameson Cooper's Croze is the latest in the Jameson Whiskey Makers Series. This non-chill filtered blend of single malt and grain whiskey is the creation of Head Cooper, Ger Buckley, a fifth-generation cooper. Wood plays a vital role in whiskey making, and for this bold distillation, Ger hand-selected three types of wood to give the whiskey its unique character. If you appreciate the maturation process of whiskey, then you will want to try Cooper's Croze. Maturation in barrels of virgin oak, seasoned bourbon, and sherry casks brings out distinct notes of oak, rich ripe fruit, and sweet vanilla mingled with stirring spices. Every whiskey lover should give this blend a whirl, and it also makes a great option for the novice who wants to expand their palate. Since the late 1700s, Jameson has been producing their world-famous Irish whiskey in Midleton, Ireland, and this latest blend is no exception; you can taste the excellence baked in from start to finish.
Proof: 86
The result of an historically prohibitive tax placed on malted barley by the English crown, Irish Whiskey is most often produced from a combination of un-malted barley and other grains. Whereas most other Whiskeys are twice distilled, Irish Whiskeys are distilled three times in a column still and must mature in oak barrels for a minimum of three years. These intricate production steps combine to make them lighter, smoother and more approachable than other styles.