🥃 Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition
Jameson line: standard blend finished in casks that once held Irish pale ale; 40% ABV, released in 2018.
Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition is the second line in the Caskmates series after Stout Edition. According to Difford’s Guide, it was released in March 2018. It is a standard Jameson blend with an extra finish in casks where Irish pale ale once matured; it is 40% ABV with no age statement.
The base is the standard Jameson blend, which matures in bourbon and oloroso sherry casks. Bourbon casks that had already held Jameson are sent to the Franciscan Well brewery in Cork, filled with beer and returned, and then the whiskey is finished in them. The source does not give the length of the finish. Difford’s describes the profile as young, with citrus and grapefruit freshness.
Why it matters for you. IPA Edition is lighter and more citrusy than Stout Edition, and its base is the same as Original. Check the full name before buying: “Caskmates” without the words IPA or Stout is a different line. WHO reminds us: there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| EU category | 2 — whisky (whisky/whiskey) |
|---|---|
| Legal basis | Protected GI “Irish Whiskey” (Reg. (EU) 2019/787) |
| Raw material | standard Jameson blend (pot still and grain whiskey) |
| Cask type | bourbon and oloroso sherry casks; finish in casks that once held Irish pale ale |
| Minimum maturation | no age statement; finish length not stated |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 40% ABV |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition → kind of → 🥃 Whisky → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Packed in
- 🍷 Sherry, 🍷 Oak barrel, 🥃 Ex-bourbon barrel
- What it contains
- 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Jameson, 🥃 Whisky, 🥃 Irish Whiskey, 🥃 Blended Irish Whiskey
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Jameson Black Barrel, 🥃 Jameson Black Barrel, 🥃 Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition, 🥃 Jameson Crested, 🥃 Jameson Original, 🥃 Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition, 🥃 Jameson Crested, 🥃 Jameson Original
Frequently asked questions
Does Caskmates IPA contain beer?
No. The beer matured in the casks; the bottle holds whiskey at 40% ABV.
When was Caskmates IPA Edition released?
In March 2018, as the second line in the series after Stout Edition, according to Difford’s Guide.
How does IPA Edition differ from Stout Edition?
The beer cask type is different: Irish pale ale instead of stout, so the profile is more citrusy and lighter.
What to read next
- 🥃 Jameson Black Barrel — Jameson line with a higher share of pot still and heavily charred casks; 40% ABV, no age statement; launched in 2011.
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🍷 Oak barrel — A wooden barrel of oak staves in which wine matures and breathes.
- 🥃 Jameson Original — The base line of Jameson: a blend of pot still and grain whiskey from Midleton; 40% ABV, no age statement.
Similar
🥃 Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition · 🥃 Jameson Black Barrel · 🥃 Jameson Crested · 🥃 Jameson Original · 🥃 Bushmills Original · 🥃 Tullamore Dew 12 Year Old Special Reserve
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Difford's Guide: Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition (40 %, March 2018, finished in Irish Pale Ale-seasoned barrels)
- The Whiskey Wash: The Complete Guide to Jameson Irish Whiskey, every bottle explained (Original, Black Barrel, Caskmates, Crested)
- Revenue (Ireland): Geographical Indication for Irish Whiskey and Irish Poteen/Poitin (GI verification, Tax and Duty Manual)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)