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About Jameson Irish Whiskey
Why is Jameson THE Irish Whiskey? A whole book could be written about Jameson and its story. Hardly any other whiskey has had as much history and influence on the whiskey history of its country as Jameson Irish Whiskey. Jameson is considered the prime example of Irish Whiskey and represents the Emerald Isle worldwide with its fruity, light whiskey style. Jameson is an Irish blended whiskey with some special features. Unlike most blended whiskeys, Jameson is not a mix of single malt and grain whiskey. Jameson is a marriage of aromatic, triple-distilled pot still whiskey and light, sweet grain whiskey. Jameson carries the soul of Irish whiskey culture within itself. Because the single pot still whiskey is a separate type of whiskey that only exists in Ireland. Triple distillation is also an Irish specialty. It makes Jameson Whiskeys extraordinarily soft and mild - and very very irish.
Why is Jameson so important to the history of Irish Whiskey? In the 19th century, Irish Whiskey was a real export hit and dominated the world market. Irish Whiskey was extremely popular, especially in the USA. However, history has not been kind to the Irish Whiskey industry. The combination of the First World War, the subsequent Prohibition in the USA and the Irish War of Independence almost was the end of Irish Whiskey. Almost all Irish Whiskey distilleries had to close in the following decades. Eventually only Jameson, John Powers and the Cork Distillers Company were left. In order to prevent the demise of Irish Whiskey, the former competitors joined forces to form the Irish Distillers Group. Jameson was chosen as the flagship brand to be presented to the world as Irish Whiskey from now on. The success should prove the decision of the three Irish Whiskey dynasties right. The bold move towards fusion most likely enabled Irish Whiskey to survive. "The rest is history" as they say.
Want to know a funfact about Jameson? The legendary John Jameson, to whom the whiskey brand can be traced back, was not Irish by birth. And even worse: He was Scottish! You should probably keep that to yourself in an Irish pub, though.
3 reasons to love Jameson
1) Because Jameson is Ireland in the glass.
2) Because today, thanks to Jameson, the Irish whiskey landscape is blooming again.
3) Because it's so light and delicious.
How does Jameson Whiskey taste?
Jameson is a light and fruity Irish blended whiskey with a smooth taste. The house style is mild, fruity and sweet with light pastry notes. Since no peat is used in the production, Jameson is a non-smoky whiskey. Depending on the bottling, the fruity accents are emphasized, the citrus notes and the creamy-sweet aromas. Jameson thus perfectly reflects the reputation of Irish whiskey: light, drinkable, fruity and not smoky. Jameson is therefore a great party whiskey, a summer whiskey, a whiskey to sip and enjoy and not to shame for one or the other whiskey cocktail.
How is Jameson made?
Jameson is created in the Midleton Distillery in County Cork in southern Ireland. This distillery giant is a true all-rounder in whiskey production. Single malt whiskey, single pot still whiskey and grain whiskey can be produced in Midleton. In addition to Jameson Irish Whiskey, Blended Irish Whiskeys such as Paddy Irish Whiskey and Powers Irish Whiskey also see the light of day at Midleton. Tullamore Dew was also mainly produced here for a long time, until the brand was bought by the Scottish company William Grant and Sons (Glenfiddich, The Balvenie). Meanwhile, Tullamore Dew has got its own distillery in Ireland. The single pot still whiskeys Redbreast and Green Spot as well as Yellow Spot and Red Spot are also produced at Mildeton. The bottlings of the Midleton Very Rare series are, as the name suggests, rare collector's items. They come out annually as a vintage release. Collector's whiskeys coveted not only by fans of the distillery.
Why isn't Jameson a blend like everyone else? Jameson is by definition a blended Irish whiskey. That means it was married from different types of whiskey. In the case of Jameson, this is a blend of triple distilled single pot still whiskey and Irish grain whiskey. Since both the Single Pot Still Whiskey and the Grain Whiskey for Jameson are produced in just one distillery, Jameson could also be called Single Blended Whiskey. Because although it is a whiskey from different whiskey types, these exceptionally all come from just one distillery. That's pretty rare. Jameson's water comes from the River Dungourney, which flows directly through the distillery grounds. The barley for Pot Still Whiskey is grown in the fields of County Cork. The GMO-free corn for the Grain Whiskey comes from southern France.
On the story of Jameson
The history of legendary Irish whiskey brand Jameson surprisingly begins in Scotland. John Jameson was born there in 1740. Jameson's motto "sine metu" - without fear - brought young John Jameson to Ireland at the age of 30. He moved to what was then the world capital of whiskey, Dublin. There he became manager of the Bow Street Distillery in 1786. Bow Street Distillery was founded by the Stein family in 1780. In 1805 the distillery passed into the hands of John Jameson, who renamed it the John Jameson and Sons Irish Whiskey Company. What followed was an unparalleled success story that lasted for around 100 years. However, the great success of Irish whiskey and with it Jameson's whiskey came to a bitter end in the early 20th century. Two world wars, Prohibition in the USA and the Irish War of Independence brought Irish whiskey production to a virtual standstill. By the mid-20th century almost all whiskey distilleries in Ireland had to close. Recognizing the signs of the times, the former competitors John Jameson & Son, Cork Distillers Company and John Powers finally merged to form the Irish Distillers Group in the 1960s. The whiskey production was bundled in 1971 in today's Midleton Distillery in Cork. The old Bow Street Distillery still serves as a visitor center and Jameson Experience. Jameson is now part of the Pernod Ricard portfolio along with many other Irish whiskey brands.
Recommendations in the Jameson range
The classic Jameson Irish Whiskey should not be missing in any Irish pub or bar. The bestseller is not only the flagship of the Jameson brand, but also an inexpensive and relaxed whiskey. Due to its fruity, light-footed character, it is ideal for enjoying in spring and summer. The budget Jameson Standard is also well suited as a long drink or whiskey cocktail mixer.
A really noble premium variant is the Jameson 18 years. As the name suggests, this fine drop slumbered in oak barrels for a whole 18 years and thus achieved an enormous aromatic depth. The Jameson was matured for 18 years in American and European oak barrels. Finally, it received a 6-month finish in fresh American white oak barrels. It is bottled at 46% vol. and non-chill filtered.
The Jameson 18 Years Bow Street in even more of an upgrade to the rare, old 18 year old. This rare version of Jameson also matured in oak barrels for a proud 18 years. In addition, it matured again in ex-bourbon casks in the old distillery on Bow Street in Dublin. The standard variant of the Jameson 18 years, the Jameson 18 years Bow Street has the significantly higher volume percentage. The flavor becomes more concentrated. This Cask Strength Edition is bottled with a strong 55.1% Vol and creates a real firework of aromas on the palate.
Jameson Facts & Figures
Address: Midleton Distillery, Old, Distillery Walk, Midleton, Co. Cork, P25 Y394, Ireland
Established: 1780 (Jameson brand), 1975 (present day Midleton Distillery)
Region: Ireland, County Cork
Owner: Pernod Ricard
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
Smoke: Unpeated/ Non-smoky
Status: active
Capacity: approx. 64,000,00 lpa (litres per annum)
Stills: 3 pot stills (75,000 l), 3 pot stills (in the Whiskey School), 11 column stills
Washbacks: 48
Mashtun: various
Water: River Dungourney
Visitor Centre: Yes
Telephone: +353214613594
Website: www.jamesonwhiskey.com
Directions to the Midleton Distillery
Bildnachweis/ Bildquelle: Pernod Ricard Deutschland GmbH
Beer and Whiskey - Old friends meet again
In the Jameson Caskmates series, beer and whiskey meet. Interestingly, the manufacturing processes of beer and whiskey are very similar to a large extent. Like so many good ideas, the inspiration for the collaboration is said to have originated in a bar. So it's not surprising that Jameson has teamed up with craft beer producers to create the Caskmates range. Jameson whiskey is then matured in craft beer casks, giving it its very own, new aroma profile.
The Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition matured in former stout beer casks. There he combined the great fruitiness of Jameson with the fine roasted and chocolate notes from the stout beer. Definitely a recommendation!
Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition is the hoppy counterpart to the Stout Edition. Here the Jameson Whiskey matured in IPA Craft Beer casks, combining the fresh fruitiness with delicate hop notes. A great sipper for the summer, also delicious with ice cream or tonic!
Tasty experiments
The experimental creations Jameson Orange Whiskey and Jameson Cold Brew show that it never gets boring at Jameson. With the Jameson Orange Whiskey, Jameson Irish Whiskey was mixed with orange aroma. Perfect as a long drink with lemonade and orange zest. you like coffee Then you should definitely try the Jameson Cold Brew. Here Jameson has been paired with delicious Cold Brew, a coffee that is brewed cold. A new variant of Irish coffee, so to speak. Because this drink is not drunk hot, but served cold. Rethink old school? Try Jameson Cold Brew with ice and coke with an orange zest. This is how you can make Whiskey and coke really well today!
There is always something going on at Jameson in the travel retail sector too. The Jameson Signature Release comes with a higher proportion of single pot still whiskey than the standard. The increased proportion of sherry casks also contributes to a fruitier and fuller taste experience.
The Jameson Deconstructed series with the Jameson Lively, the Jameson Bold and the Jameson Round was also exciting. With the Jameson Lively, the focus was placed on the grain whiskey. It is therefore lighter with fresh fruit notes, apple and ginger. The Jameson Round was devoted to barrel influence. American oak casks, sherry casks and madeira casks were used here. Versatile aromas of dried fruit, old leather and delicate spices could be found here. Jameson Bold focused on the spicy, grainy Pot Still Whiskey. This gave the Jameson Bold a sweet-malty character and a variety of spice aromas.
What is Pot Still Whiskey?
Pot Still Whiskey is a special type of whiskey that is unique to Ireland. It's basically made the same way as single malt Irish whiskey, with one key difference. Single malt whiskey/ whiskey must be made in Ireland and Scotland from 100% malted barley. To avoid high taxes on malted barley, the clever Irish early on began distilling whiskey with a mixture of malted and unmalted barley. This full-bodied, grainy whiskey was distilled on pot stills like single malt. The Single Pot Still Whiskey was born. Pot Still Whiskey is said to have full-bodied aromas of spices, cereal notes and intense fruit aromas. The pot still portion in Jameson provides aromatic depth and backbone. If you would like to try a pot still whiskey, we recommend the Redbreast 12 year old or the Green Spot Single Pot Still.
This pot still whiskey is now triple distilled at Midleton Distillery. With a capacity of 75,000 liters, the pot stills at the Midleton Distillery are currently the largest of their kind in the world. Triple distillation is a tradition in Ireland. In Ireland, it is believed that triple distillation produces a smoother, purer spirit. In Scotland, the Auchentoshan Distillery in the Lowlands is the only whiskey distillery that relies exclusively on triple distillation. Double distillation is common in Scotland. You'll have to find out what's better with your nosing glass.
The grain whiskey for the Jameson Blend is also made in the Midleton Distillery. Distillation takes place here in column stills. Eleven columns ensure continuous production of grain whiskey at Midleton. The grain whiskey is light and sweet and provides the lightness of the Jameson blend. With an annual output of around 64 million liters of New Make (all types of whiskey combined), Midleton is one of the largest whiskey distilleries in the world.
How is Jameson whiskey aged? For a whiskey to be called whiskey in Ireland, it must be matured in casks for at least three years. Most of the time, however, the whiskey is stored much longer. Jameson matures in oak casks, mostly ex-bourbon barrels, but also in some ex-sherry casks from Jerez, Spain. The oak barrels mature in large warehouses, more like warehouses, until they are finally married to the various Jameson bottlings. Around 2% of the whiskey is lost every year during the long-term maturation. This is what the Irish call 'Angels' Share'.
What Makes Jameson Whiskey So Mild? There are probably three reasons for the ease with which Jameson pleases the palate. On the one hand, the sweet and light grain whiskey gives the blend lightness. Second, the spicier and more aromatic part of the blend, the Single Pot Still Whiskey, is triple distilled. The third factor is bottling at low volume percentages. Most Jameson Whiskeys are bottled at a mild 40% ABV and are therefore very pleasant to drink. Due to the gentle manufacturing process and the low-proof bottling, Jameson is one of the mildest whiskeys in the world.
The barrel in focus - for the barrel lovers
The Jameson Black Barrel is our tip if you want to taste your way up the range. This Jameson bottling is named after the heavily burnt oak barrels in which the Jameson Black Barrel was matured. They give it aromas of tropical fruits like peach, guava and coconut and a nice creaminess on the palate. Dates and walnuts with light cinnamon, peach and again coconut await you in the taste.
The Jameson Crested is also a nice alternative to the classic Jameson. In the past, the bottling was simply called Crested Ten and did not adorn itself with the Jameson brand name. It was a blend with whiskeys that were between 10 and 15 years old. The exact composition of Jameson Crested's age today is not known. However, it is said to be a blend of 60% Single Pot Still and 40% Irish Grain Whiskey. Sherry casks were also used for cask aging. This also explains why we find more depth and volume in the Jameson Crested than in the Jameson Standard. On the palate it is full-bodied, with fine cereal and roasted notes, light hints of sherry and chocolate notes.
The third in the bunch (no pun intended) is the Jameson Triple Triple. This Jameson creation takes its title from the traditional triple distillation - triple distilled - and the triple barrel aging - triple matured -. The Jameson Triple Triple matured in ex-Bourbon, ex-Sherry and ex-Malaga casks. This is how the Jameson Triple Triple gets a round bouquet of sweet pear, citrus zest and dark fruits. Garden fruit, black currants, plums and light spices await you on the palate.
Credit Where Credit Is Due - The Jameson Whiskey Makers Series
In the Whiskey Makers series, Jameson pays homage to his hard-working employees, without whom Jameson would not exist. The bottling of Jameson Distiller's Safe is dedicated to Head Distiller Brian Nation. Jameson owes its fine basic character to his masterful handling of the pot stills and the spirit safe. The beautiful copper system through which the clear distillate flows from the stills is called Spirit Safe. This is where the pre- and post-run is separated from the heart, which later becomes Jameson Irish Whiskey.
The Jameson Cooper's Croze is dedicated to Head Cooper Ger Buckley, a 5th generation cooper. The master of the cooper's trade, also called cooper or cooper, ensures that the whiskey casks in the Midleton Distillery are in perfect condition. The Jameson Cooper's Croze got its name from a cooper's tool, the Croze. The aging in sherry casks, bourbon barrels and virgin oak gives the Jameson Cooper's Croze versatile aromas.
Last but not least, the Jameson The Blender's Dog pays tribute to Midleton's master blender, Billy Leighton. The Blender's Dog, also known as the Copper Dog, is one of the most important tools of a Master Blender. With the large copper pipette, the master blender draws barrel samples and can thus monitor the quality of the maturing whiskey. Jameson The Blender's Dog literally bears Master Blender Billy Leighton's fingerprint on the bottle.