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Old Midleton (1825-1975)

Explore the distillery's history, craft, production, and the distinctive character of its whiskies.

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Jameson Irish Whiskey

About the distillery

Jameson is an Irish whiskey brand with roots in Bow St. in Dublin and a history that begins in 1780, when John Jameson established his way of making whiskey. Today, the name ranges from the classic Jameson Irish Whiskey to variants such as Black Barrel, Triple Triple and 18 Years, and the brand still links its name to both Dublin and Midleton.

History

Jameson Irish Whiskey was founded in 1780.

1780 – John Jameson founds the company

John Jameson established a way of making Irish whiskey that the brand still says it has followed ever since. Bow St. in Dublin thus becomes the starting point for the story of Jameson and the historical foundation in Irish whiskey production.

Ingredients and production

Jameson’s production story revolves around a method for Irish whiskey that John Jameson established in 1780, and which the brand says it has stuck with ever since. The text does not provide details about grain types, fermentation time, types of stills, or water sources, but it makes it clear that the craftsmanship has been carried forward as a continuous tradition. It is precisely that kind of continuity that characterizes Jameson: a conscious commitment to a historical approach combined with a range that spans from classic expressions to more flavor-oriented variants. For the whiskey lover, it means a producer that places emphasis on heritage and recognizability rather than technical over-explanation.

Whiskeys

The range is clearly divided into families, making it easy to navigate. Under Originals you’ll find Jameson Irish Whiskey and Triple Triple, while Barrel Lovers includes Black Barrel, Crested Whiskey and Distiller’s Batch. Beer Lovers brings together, among other things, the Caskmates Stout Edition and the collaboration releases with Eight Degrees, and Flavor Lovers covers Cold Brew and Orange. In addition, there is the Legends line with Jameson 18 Years and Bow Street 18. Overall, it paints a portfolio picture where the classic Jameson core is complemented by more distinctive expressions and a few older prestige releases.

Whisky Type / series Age Status
Jameson Irish Whiskey Irish Whiskey; For the Originals Current; Core range
Jameson Triple Triple Irish Whiskey; For the Originals Current; Core range
Jameson Black Barrel Irish Whiskey; For the Barrel Lovers Current; Core range
Jameson Distiller’s Batch Irish Whiskey; For the Barrel Lovers Current; Core range
Jameson Crested Whiskey Irish Whiskey; For the Barrel Lovers Current; Core range
Jameson Stout Edition Irish Whiskey; For the Beer Lovers Current; Core range
Jameson Cold Brew Irish Whiskey; For the flavour lovers Current; Core range
Jameson Orange Irish Whiskey; For the flavour lovers Current; Core range
Jameson 18 Years Irish Whiskey; For the Legends 18 Years Current; Core range

Visit the distillery

Jameson invites the public to come in both Dublin and Cork. At the Jameson Distillery Dublin, guests can experience the world’s leading distillery tours, cocktail-making classes, premium whiskey tasting sessions, and learn how to blend their own whiskey. In addition, the Midleton Distillery Experience in Co. Cork is mentioned, along with events at Jameson Distillery. This creates a visitor experience that ranges from tours and tastings to more hands-on experiences involving cocktails and blending.

Philosophy and craftsmanship

Jameson’s philosophy is tied to continuity and a clear division of flavor types. The brand highlights a way of making Irish whiskey that was established by John Jameson in 1780, and which is still the very starting point. At the same time, the range shows a desire to work purposefully with different expressions for different taste preferences, from originals to barrel lovers, beer lovers, flavour lovers and legends. The experience section also emphasizes that the whiskey should be shareable, tasted and learned through concrete activities.

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