Thinking of going to Ireland this summer, and being a whiskey lover, I thought it would be a good idea to sample Jameson Irish Whiskey.   As I learned from having Pilsner in Prague, it is always best to have what is homemade.   Eve went out and bought a small bottle, and one thing led to another and we ended up planning an experiment.  A blind whiskey taste test.

We lined up seven bottles of whiskey, chosing these because that is what I had in the house.  Two single malt scotch whiskeys, Laphroaig and Lagavulin; three bourbons, Jack Daniels, Bulleit, and Bulleit 10 year aged; a High West bourbon-rye blend (called Son of Bourye); and Jameson.  Each were pourded into separate glasses on which I taped what they were onto the bottom of the glass.  Then we began tasting, which also happened to be after dinner out that included a martini and a glass of wine.  Maybe not the best timing.

Eve made it through five samples and then had to quit.  I think the Scotch did her in.  I sampled them all and thought briefly about vomiting but managed to keep my cool.  

In the end, the winners were the bourbons.  I am not surprised, bourbon was always my favorite.  The scotchs tasted far stronger and harsher than the smoother bourbon.  The High West was awful in comparison and the Jameson just not impressive and lacking flavor or depth. 

We may try a blind vodka taste test next.  Any wagers on what will win?