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Jameson Irish Whiskey

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Published 02/2/15

About Jameson Irish Whiskey

Founder: John Jameson
Year Founded: 1780
Distillery Location: Midleton, County Cork, Ireland
Master Distiller / Blender: Brian Nation

Jameson Irish Whiskey Essential Facts

  • Jameson is the best-selling Irish Whiskey in the world.
  • Jameson’s main ingredients are unmalted and malted barley, maize, and Irish water from the Dungourney River local to the distillery.
  • It is a blended Irish whiskey of pot still and grain whiskey
  • Triple distilled, for it’s signature smoothness
  • Aged in bourbon and sherry barrels between 4-7 years

How You Should Drink Jameson Irish Whiskey

  • Straight or on the rocks
  • Ginger ale (1 part Jameson, 2 parts ginger ale)
  • Cocktails (Irish Coffee, Tipperary)