🥃 Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition
Jameson line: standard blend finished for 4–6 months in casks where Irish stout matured; 40% ABV, since 2015.
Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition is a Jameson blend that is additionally finished in casks where Irish stout once matured. According to Difford’s Guide, the general release began in September 2015. It is bottled at 40% ABV with no age statement; the base is the same blend as Original.
American whiskey casks, which had already held Jameson twice, are sent to the Franciscan Well brewery in Cork, where stout matures in them for about three months. The casks are then returned, filled with whiskey and kept for another four to six months. The base is the same blend as Jameson Original; the tagline is “triple distilled, once stouted”.
Why it matters for you. This edition gives more chocolate and coffee notes than Original, but it is not a beer drink or a liqueur: it remains whiskey at 40% ABV. Compare it with the IPA Edition, which has a more citrus profile. 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 | casks that once held Franciscan Well stout |
| Minimum maturation | no age statement; finish 4–6 months |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 40% ABV |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition → kind of → 🥃 Whisky → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Packed in
- 🍷 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 Caskmates IPA Edition, 🥃 Jameson Black Barrel, 🥃 Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition, 🥃 Jameson Crested, 🥃 Jameson Original, 🥃 Jameson Crested, 🥃 Jameson Original
Frequently asked questions
Is there beer in Caskmates Stout?
No. The beer matured only in the casks; the bottle contains whiskey that has been finished in those casks.
How long is the finish in stout casks?
According to Difford’s Guide, four to six months, after the casks had held stout for about three months.
What is the strength of Caskmates Stout Edition?
40% ABV (80 proof), according to Difford’s Guide.
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 Crested — Jameson line descended from Crested Ten of 1963: a blend with a large share of pot still and a clear sherry influence.
Similar
🥃 Jameson Caskmates IPA 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 Stout Edition (40 %, launched 2015, finishing 4-6 months in stout-seasoned casks)
- 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)