Jameson Whiskey

JAMESON WHISKY The history of whiskey begins on October 5, 1740, the date of John Jameson's birth into a family known for its motto "Sine Metu" (without fear) for its courage in battles on the high seas against pirates during the 16th century.

The secret to Jameson's smoothness is time.

It is produced with high purity water in combination with malted and unmalted barley, distilled 3 times in traditional copper stills and matured in oak barrels, guaranteeing its smooth taste and absolute purity.

After distillation, the strength of the two types of liquors is reduced to between 60-70% alcohol by volume with pure water and they are put into barrels.

Three different types of barrels are used: sherry casks, bourbon barrels, and port casks (after all, three is their lucky number), all of them maintained by the cooper.

The barrels are stored in their huge, dark and aromatic warehouse in Midleton, where they rest and mature for the following years.

In one year, each barrel loses approximately 2% of its volume due to evaporation.

This is known as “the angels’ part”.

Mature whiskeys are emptied into huge vats where they can age before bottling.

Here the alcohol strength is also reduced to 40% alcohol by volume and the whiskey is ready for enjoyment.

If you have any questions when buying Jameson Whiskey, please contact the sommelier at our online wine shop and they will advise you without obligation.