# Collaborative Hyper-Local Whiskeys Jameson Made Exclusive Whiskeys with American Craft Breweries By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-09-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exclusive-whiskey References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/calling-all-craft-beer-and-jameson-irish-whiskey-admirers-sip-the-spirit-of-the-neighborhood-with-two-limited-edition-caskmates-300904715.html) & [balebreaker](https://www.balebreaker.com) Jameson collaborated with two American craft breweries to create US-exclusive whiskey products to add to its [beer barrel-finished](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-trace-experimental-collection-26) Jameson’s Caskmates range. One limited-edition expression, [Jameson Caskmates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remixed-caribbean-beats) Bale Breaker Limited Edition, is said to be rich in hoppy flavors, floral and citrus notes, spices, vanilla and oak. The other of the Jameson Caskmates Hyperlocal Limited Editions, the Jameson Caskmates Revolution Brewing Limited Edition is smooth and full-bodied, also with fruit and citrus notes and a toasty finish. For the creation of these special whiskey expressions, [Washington's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washington-capitals) Bale Breaker Brewing and Revolution Brewing from Chicago traveled to Ireland to brew their signature beers to season Jameson casks to add unique flavor to the tripled-distilled, blended Irish whiskey. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Craft Beer Collaborations:** Opportunity for craft breweries and distilleries to collaborate and create unique whiskey expressions. - **Hyperlocal Limited Editions:** Demand for hyperlocal and limited-edition products, especially in the whiskey industry. - **Beer Barrel-finished Whiskeys:** Increasing popularity of whiskey products finished in beer barrels, offering unique flavors and taste profiles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft Beer:** Craft breweries can partner with whiskey distilleries to create collaborative products. - **Whiskey:** Whiskey industry can explore opportunities to collaborate with craft breweries and offer limited-edition expressions. - **Alcohol Beverage:** Demand for unique and hyperlocal products in the alcohol beverage industry, driving collaboration between breweries and distilleries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Caribbean-Inspired Aged Irish Whiskey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remixed-caribbean-beats.md) - [Collaboration Irish Spirit Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jameson-irish-whiskey-bottle.md) - [Beer-Infused Malt Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malt-whiskeys.md) - [Collaborative Malt Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foundry-distilling-co.md) - [Whiskey Sour-Inspired Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-sour-inspired-ales.md) - [Hoppy Single Malt Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoppy-single-malt-whiskey.md) - [Whiskey-Infused Coffee Stouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-infused-coffee-stout.md) - [Chestnut-Forward Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jameson-triple-triple-chestnut-edition.md) - [Collaborative Beer Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goose-island-beer-co.md)