Getting your Christmas shopping done early, whether it’s to stock up for the festivities or tick some family members off the gift-giving list, seems to get easier and easier thanks to the endless range of year-end deals. For the whiskey lovers out there, there’s a whopping 26% to be saved on Jameson Original Triple Distilled Blended Irish Whiskey at Amazon, with the 1L option marked down from £34.90 to £26. Other size options include 150cl shorts, along with 70cl and 4.5L bottles ranging from £24 to £146.25.
Matured for at least four years, this triple-distilled whiskey is exceptionally smooth. Rich with notes of spice, nuts, vanilla, and hints of sweet sherry, Jameson’s Original has a classic, warming flavour and, being copper-distilled, it goes down easy too.
Not just a hit with everyone from occasional whiskey drinkers to the full-blown hobbyists, Jameson’s Original Triple Distilled Whiskey won Gold in the 2022 International Spirits Challenge and the Irish Whiskey Masters. It also won Silver at The Irish Whiskey Masters 2023. With such honours, you won’t be surprised to find it’s got a 4.8/5 average Amazon rating from over 11,000 reviews. And an impressive 88% of those awarded top marks!
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“Jameson Irish Whiskey Original Blended and Triple Distilled, 1L, is an incredible deal! The smoothness of this whiskey is unmatched, with a rich, mellow flavour that is perfect for sipping neat or mixing in cocktails. The quality and craftsmanship are evident in every drop, and the triple distillation process ensures a clean, refined taste. For the price, it’s unbeatable value and a must-have for any whiskey enthusiast,” said one five-star review.
“What can I say – smooth whiskey, even better when on offer. Enjoyed even by non whiskey drinkers, excellent stuff,” a second added. “Bought as a present for my dad. Presented well and arrived in great condition,” a third said, which is heartening to know if you’re planning on buying this as a gift.
Of course, whiskey isn’t for everyone’s palate. “I am not a whiskey connoisseur but this did not hit the spot for me,” said one disappointed customer. Another said: “I find the flavour of this a bit generic ie. lacking in character. Prefer Scotch with a bit of peat or smoke and sherry etc.” That said, finding out which whiskeys are right for your tastes is all part of the fun!
Highlighting how good a deal it is, Tesco is offering the same 1L bottle for £26 – but that’s only if you have a Clubcard, otherwise it’s £33, and that’s not taking advantage of Prime’s free delivery. Sainsbury’s also has a bottle on sale – but it costs more, at £32.50.
While you’re considering whiskey Christmas gift options, catering to this variability in tastes is a great idea. You can do just that with a tasting set, such as this £32.95 Single Malt Tasting Set from the Whiskey Tasting Company. Or to really impress a loved one, Japanese whiskey is having a moment – a bottle of Fuji’s Single Grain Whisky is sure to go down a treat, costing £62.90 from Whisky World.
That said, if you’re after a dependable whiskey that won’t break the bank and hits the spot for the vast majority of its drinkers, the Jameson Original Triple Distilled Blended Irish Whiskey is a steal at £26 for a litre bottle.