{"id":2983366,"date":"2025-01-10T16:52:53","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T16:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jamesonwhiskey.com\/whiskey-guide\/what-is-blended-whiskey\/"},"modified":"2025-02-03T07:47:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T07:47:30","slug":"what-is-blended-whiskey","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jamesonwhiskey.com\/en-us\/whiskey-guide\/what-is-blended-whiskey\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Blended Whiskey? Take The Cap Off Jameson’s Craft"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What Is Blended Whiskey?<\/h1>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
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There\u2019s no shortage of whiskey terms\u2014wash, pot still, cask\u2014and it can be a lot to keep track of, especially if you\u2019re new to the world of whiskey. One term you\u2019ll hear a lot\u2014and for good reason\u2014is blended whiskey.<\/p>\n

A blended whiskey is simply two or more whiskeys mixed together. That\u2019s it. But why blend whiskey? And how does blended whiskey differ from other types, like single malt?<\/p>\n

To get to the bottom of blended whiskey, we\u2019ve spoken to the real magic makers at Jameson: our blenders.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Blended whiskey is just a mixture of whiskeys. It\u2019s a combination of spirits aged in different barrels. The whiskeys can be aged for the same or different amounts of time.<\/p>\n

Why blend whiskey? Blending whiskey allows for a more consistent flavor. Our Blenders can combine and adjust until they get the aroma, flavor profile, and smoothness you know and love.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n

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The History of Blended Whiskey<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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Blended whiskey\u2019s history goes back to the 1800s.<\/p>\n

Bonders\u2014spirit merchants with a license to store whiskey \u201cin bond,\u201d and then sell it from their premises\u2014would purchase whiskey by the barrel from distillers and blend it to create distinctive brands. Over time, the craft of blending whiskey developed and became more sophisticated.<\/p>\n

These days, most of the whiskey you find in the world are blended. Blending whiskey is how many Master Distillers and Master Blenders find new flavors and keep whiskeys\u2014like Jameson\u2014of consistent qualities.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n

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Blended Whiskey vs. Single Malt <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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Single malt simply refers to the use of only malted barley in a whiskey\u2019s mash\u2014no other grains.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s single malt scotch and there\u2019s single malt Irish whiskey, too.<\/p>\n

How is single malt different from blended whiskey? They\u2019re quite different in flavor. Single malts tend to vary more than blended whiskey from year to year. That\u2019s because single malt leaves little room for adjustments before the whiskey is bottled, while you can adjust blended whiskey until you get the flavor you want. By and large, once you\u2019ve finished aging your single malt whiskey, you get what you get.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n

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How Jameson Is Blended<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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Jameson is a marriage of two types of whiskey<\/a>, made separately and then blended.<\/p>\n

The first type is pot still whiskey. A pot still whiskey is made using a mixture of malted and unmalted barley, yeast, and water. This is first left to ferment. Then the wash it makes is distilled three times in pot stills.<\/p>\n

The second type is a grain whiskey, made using a column still. Unlike pot stills, column stills can distill continuously. Grain whiskey comes from a mixture of corn, yeast, and water. Once it\u2019s fermented, the wash is also distilled three times.<\/p>\n

These two individual whiskeys age separately in wooden casks. We use seasoned ex-bourbon barrels and seasoned sherry butts. The whiskeys age for a minimum of three years (but usually longer).<\/p>\n

When the time is right, our expert blenders marry these whiskeys together to get the distinct flavor profiles required for all our\u202fJameson family<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s the recipe for Jameson Original. For other whiskeys, we use different grains and barrels. For example, twice-charred cask whiskeys will go into\u202fJameson Black Barrel<\/a>, and Jameson Single Pot Still<\/a> doesn\u2019t use any grain whiskey.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n

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Why Blend Whiskey?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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Why go through all the effort of making two types of whiskey? Why not just make one type and have a blended grain whiskey? For this, Jameson has two answers to complement both whiskey types.<\/p>\n

Tradition<\/h3>\n

Jameson was born in pot stills. We\u2019ve also used a combination of barley and malted-barely for over 200 years. Barley is an amazing local product that we can source sustainably. And it gives our whiskey an unmatched smoothness.<\/p>\n

Flavor<\/h3>\n

Pot and column distillation produce two unique styles of spirit. Pot still whiskey is spicy, aromatic, and robust. Column still whiskey is delicate and floral.<\/p>\n

Blending these styles together opens a breadth of flavors for the whiskey. It creates a greater range than just using one or the other.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n

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The best way to enjoy blended whiskey is to first find your favorite.<\/p>\n

A tasting of blended whiskeys, like we do at the\u202fJameson Distillery in Bow Street<\/a>, will help you decide your favorite. Good whiskey bars also have tastings to guide you through the flavor nuances of different blended whiskeys.<\/p>\n

Once you have your favorite whiskey, then it\u2019s time to\u202fdrink whiskey like a pro<\/a>. Whether it\u2019s\u202fneat, on the rocks<\/a>, in a\u202fcocktail<\/a>\u202for just with a drop of water in your favorite\u202fwhiskey glass<\/a>, the best way to enjoy a Jameson is your way.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n

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Can you blame us for saying any\u202fwhiskey cocktail<\/a>\u202fwith Jameson is the best? A blended whiskey like Jameson is nearly always what whiskey mixologists reach for, as they tend to be very balanced.<\/p>\n

The\u202fclassic Whiskey Sour<\/a>\u202fgoes best with a blended whiskey for that perfect balance of sweet and sour. And, of course, a\u202fJameson Ginger & Lime<\/a>\u202fis a go-to for a smooth, fresh cocktail with a little spice.<\/p>\n

You can find plenty of amazing whiskey cocktail recipes that call for our full range of blended Jameson whiskeys here on our website.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n

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Don\u2019t believe us? Let the next family gathering or drinks with friends be the judge\u2014we\u2019re pretty sure we\u2019ll change your mind. As for the future of Irish whiskey, you\u2019ll just have to see what Jameson comes up with next.<\/p>\n

Find your favorite whiskey amongst our range of\u202fJameson Irish Whiskey<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Deirdre O’Carroll<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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Blender at Irish Distillers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Years of expertise: <\/strong>11<\/p>\n

Degree in Food Science and Technology, Diploma in Distilling from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling<\/strong><\/p>\n

About the Author:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Meet Deirdre O\u2019Carroll, Blender at Irish Distillers. She is part of the blending team, otherwise known as whiskey wizards. It is her job to smell, test, and taste all our whiskeys at Irish Distillers, methodically selecting the finest combinations of characteristics from each to create the perfect blended Irish whiskey taste that we all know and love.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n

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