Like all the best conversations, the one between Jameson’s head of Whiskey Science and the head brewer of a local craft beer brewery started at the bar. A swapping of whiskey and beer barrels soon after resulted in Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition, a triple-distilled, blended Irish whiskey that has been patiently finished in Irish craft beer-seasoned barrels. On the palate, the initially sweet mouth coating – typical of the Irish pot still inclusion – is quickly complemented by the subtle touch of hops and cocoa beans from the beer cask finish. The spirit’s finish is long and sweet, suggesting milk chocolate and butterscotch.