Jameson’s New Cooper’s Croze Whiskey Is All About the Boldness of the Barrel
The latest expression from the Irish mega brand is dedicated to how the wood flavors the whiskey.
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According to Ger Buckley, Jameson’s 5th generation Head Cooper, “50% of a whiskey’s taste comes from the wood.”
That’s why he created The Cooper’s Croze, an 89-proof spirit that celebrates the fine art of whiskey barrel making. (A croze—Buckley’s favorite tool—is what makes the groove into which the head of the barrel is positioned.)
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The whiskey showcases the master cooper’s craft, with tasting notes that include a sweet vanilla impression from ex-bourbon barrels and distinct charred virgin American oak character. Rich fruits and a pleasant touch of hazelnut round out its flavor. Watch Buckley go to work here:
This first of three in The Whiskey Makers Series, which celebrates the people behind the whiskey making process, launches here in the U.S. at $70 per bottle.