Jameson Irish Whiskey vs Black Barrel
Jameson Irish Whiskey and Jameson Black Barrel, side by side: what each one is, who makes it, alcohol content, ingredients, sensory profile and flavor notes, all from the Bebidário profiles.
Which do you prefer?
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The differences in a few lines
- Both are whiskies, in different styles: Irish Whiskey is blended Irish whiskey (pot still and grain), no age statement (minimum of 3 years); Black Barrel, blended Irish whiskey (pot still and grain), batches of 9 to 12 years.
- Same alcohol content: 40% ABV each.
- Both are Jameson products, a brand owned by Pernod Ricard.
- In Bebidário's sensory profile they are close: no difference reaches 1.5 points out of 10.
- Flavor notes they share: old wood, nuts and vanilla.
- Only in Irish Whiskey, leather, cereal, lavender and cinnamon; only in Black Barrel, toffee.
- Per 100 ml: Irish Whiskey, 221 kcal; Black Barrel, 221 kcal.
- Both ingredient lists declare coloring.
Which one to choose?
- Looking for leather, cereal, lavender and cinnamon? Irish Whiskey.
- Looking for toffee? Black Barrel.
Based on the differences in sensory profile, alcohol content and calories. In the end, your palate decides.
Side by side
| Jameson Irish Whiskey Whisky · Ireland | Jameson Black Barrel Whisky · Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Whisky | Whisky |
| Brand | Jameson | Jameson |
| Brand owner | Pernod Ricard | Pernod Ricard |
| Brand origin | Ireland | Ireland |
| Alcohol content | 40% ABV | 40% ABV |
| Type | Blended Irish whiskey (pot still and grain) | Blended Irish whiskey (pot still and grain) |
| Age | No age statement (minimum of 3 years) | Batches of 9 to 12 years |
| Distillation | Triple | Triple |
| Coloring | Caramel | — |
| Casks | — | Double-charred bourbon barrels |
| Serving | — | Neat, on the rocks or in an Old Fashioned |
| Grains | Malted and unmalted barley; grain whiskey | — |
| Ingredients | Irish whiskey (cereal and malt distillates); water; color (plain caramel). | Irish whiskey (cereal and malt distillates); water; color (plain caramel). |
| Calories per 100 ml | 221 kcal | 221 kcal |
| Sweetness | 3 | 3.5 |
| Acidity | 3 | 3 |
| Body | 5.5 | 6 |
| Bitterness | 3 | 3 |
| Alcohol | 8 | 8 |
| Notes — first sip | leathercereallavenderold wood | toffee |
| Notes — mid-palate | cerealcinnamonnutmegnutsvanilla | nutsvanilla |
| Notes — finish | buttercereal | old woodvanilla |
Data from the Bebidário drink profiles. The sensory profile goes from 0 to 10 and combines Bebidário's reference with community votes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Jameson Irish Whiskey and Black Barrel?
Both are whiskies, in different styles: Irish Whiskey is blended Irish whiskey (pot still and grain), no age statement (minimum of 3 years); Black Barrel, blended Irish whiskey (pot still and grain), batches of 9 to 12 years. Same alcohol content: 40% ABV each. Both are Jameson products, a brand owned by Pernod Ricard. In Bebidário's sensory profile they are close: no difference reaches 1.5 points out of 10.
Which is stronger, Jameson Irish Whiskey or Black Barrel?
Same alcohol content: 40% ABV each.
Are Jameson Irish Whiskey and Black Barrel made by the same company?
Yes. Both are Jameson products, a brand owned by Pernod Ricard.
Which is sweeter, Jameson Irish Whiskey or Black Barrel?
They are about as sweet as each other in Bebidário's sensory profile (3 and 3.5, out of 10).
Which has fewer calories, Jameson Irish Whiskey or Black Barrel?
Neither: Per 100 ml: Irish Whiskey, 221 kcal; Black Barrel, 221 kcal.
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