Jameson Black Barrel Review. I'm a huge fan of Irish Whiskey and nearly everything that comes out of Midleton. Jameson was my first whiskey love (I'm sure I'm not alone on this.) Jameson's finished offerings like the Caskmates, Cold Brew, and Orange are all fine, but this one is a WINNER! Price here is about $30 (compared to $20 to regular Jameson.) It comes in at 80 proof. *notes from Jameson. See the video for my impressions Nose: Time spent maturing in these barrels leads to intensified aroma