[2] Jamesons one-time MD (CEO in the USA) was Andrew Jameson. I went to the Distillery in Tullamore(now a museum for the whiskey), it is now produced in Middleton, although it is no longer owned by Pernod-Ricard. It is either good or it is not. I can guarantee no one here in Dublin or Ireland gives a crap either way. Ive always preferred the non-woodsy irish Whiskeys so Powers, Knappogue, Red Breast, and recently the Spots have been my drink of choice and never was a fan of bushmills. Counter-Reformation, also called Catholic Reformation or Catholic Revival, in the history of Christianity, the Roman Catholic efforts directed in the 16th and early 17th centuries both against the Protestant Reformation and toward internal renewal. Redbreast is wonderful, but spendy. Granted, I dont mix my whiskey with Coke or Ginger Ale, so perhaps Im missing the best presentation of Powers Gold Label. It is calles an ORANGEMANhas nothing to do with Syracuse University. Ive enjoyed most Irish whiskey Ive sampled, including Powers, Tully, and Bushmills. Being RC from Ulster, Ive had Jameson (and other Cork products) in plenty of Prod pubs (whether in Belfast or elsewhere) and plenty of Bushmills in RC pubs (whether in Dublin or in staunch republican areas of Cork, Kerry, and elsewhere), and never been hassled over it. Oh, by the way, John Jameson was a protestant Scottish planter in Ireland, so shouldnt you be boycotting his whiskey also? Tullamore Dew is aged in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry cask type, whereas Jameson is aged in oak barrels. To inject religion into the discussion demeans the very simple fact that whiskey has no religion despite the understandable biases of the past. Your grandfather may have lost friends back in the early 20th century to the Black & Tans and im sorry to hear that, but guess what? Car bombs, kidnappings, murders, protests, etc. He said Jameson trucks it up there when Jameson is at capacity, and Bushmills has the resources to do it. The full like of Bushmills (and a couple of other Irish whiskeys) will be available for sampling at Whiskies of the World on March 27th. After all, thats what the Jacobites were all about. I lived through this and lost people to it, and it saddens me to read this. [12] However, with many of the Irish distilleries having closed in the early 20th century in part due to their failure to embrace a change in consumer preference towards blended whiskey, Powers were instrumental in convincing the remaining Irish distilleries to reconsider their stance on blended whiskey.[8]. Very easy arrangement. I was raised Catholic by my mother after the parents divorced when I was three. My South Side Irish Chicago Dad always told me that Jameson was the Catholic whisky and that Bushmills was the whiskey made by the damn Protestants. There was still a lot of Catholics in Scotland. Cured beef appeared in many cultures and has no clear beginning. But I must say my absolute preference is Jameson 18 yr old. Paid 10 Euro for a shot of it in Dublin, and well worth the price. Go figure . His policies were considered heavily pro-Catholic. I like Jamesons.andI like BushmillsandI like Tullamore Dew.and I dont care if theyre made by Indonesian monks that hate my mothertheyre just tasty. Ah. Liquorice-like sherry notes Not one of ya mentions Knappogue Castle. Who really cares. Currently sipping on a Writers Tears neat & have two types of Teeling, The Irishman single malt, The Irishman Founders Reserve, a 12 y/o Redbreast, a GreenSpot single pot, a Powers John Lane Release, a Middleton Barry Crockett Legacy, a 12 y/o Jameson Special Reserve, & a Green Spot still to try. Anyway, both of your sources are wrong, but at least your father got the order right. To my certain knowledge and as am employee of Bushmills (and a Catholic by birth, but an atheist by choice), you are entirely mistaken. However, it is generally accepted that the catagory, as a whole, is spelt that way as well. Clean, fresh. Wow, this was such a fun read through. And let us not forget the new cask finishes of The Tyrconnell. This is wayyyy late, and I apologize, but the record needed to be set straight. Now I need to locate Redbreast! The company has been running since 1780 and has developed and perfected the art of producing the premium quality, top shelf, and smoothest Irish whiskey in the world today. ID was purchased by Pernod Ricard in 1988 and they sold off Bushmills to Diageo in 2005. Theyve also started work on a massive bottling plant on site to bring all areas of Dew production back to the town. DONT EVER ask an Irish person , north or south if they are catholic or protestant because they will look at you with contempt. This is now a historical landmark. And if you just like something different then Cooleys your distillery (though that Michael Collins stuff is shite). As Jameson only uses the bourbon barrels once, the color and flavor is more reminiscent of American bourbon. There is a rivalry, to be sure, but it is all about business, and not about religion. [2], In 1791 James Power, an innkeeper from Dublin, established a small distillery at his public house at 109 Thomas St., Dublin. Catholics represented the unstable Republican persona and therefore the company hired few people from the catholic areas. But "this couldn't be any further from the truth," says McGarry. There was a big banner from the 80s in one of our meeting rooms that read boycott bushmills they discriminate because they were from the north they didnt use to hire catholic workers. I completely understand what Matt is saying regarding religious intolerence. But there was a bar that had a shot of Powers and a Guinness for $7, so as you can guess I ended up drinking quite a bit of it. Not buying a certain brand of product because of centuries of English overlordship of Ireland is just so stupid on so many levels. The last member of the family to sit on the board was Sir Thomas Talbot Power,[8] who died in 1930,[10] and with him the Power's Baronetcy. As regards the Catholic v Protestant whiskey debate. Generally, it is a little less expensive than Jameson. Like seriously you hate us so much you wont drink our whiskey??? These two fine whiskeys should be enjoyed in a glass and not on some pseudo-religious podium. I sincerely doubt that there are too many Irish Catholics who care about the religion attached to what they drink. Never been a fan of the Powers. Still enjoy the Black Bush and the Bushmills 16yr. All of it. I drink it often . Also absolutely no one gave a rats ass what my religion is & Dublin is currently commemorating the Easter Rising centennial! [8] This was a notable departure for the firm, as for many years the big Dublin distilling dynasties had shunned the use of Coffey stills, questioning if their output, grain whiskey, could even be termed whiskey. If I had a choice between Macallan 18 and Redbreast, think Id stay Irish. bushmills / black bush or a shirley bassey as we call it is by far thwe superior whisky in the lower price range. Theres Whiskey and a prod or a catholic will drink it either way. Im an Irish barman and I am stunned by the ignorant waffle that some Irish Americans spew about the oul sod. None of that means shit. Tim, I made a great Manhattan variation last night with 2oz Powers Gold Label, 1oz Carpano Punt E Mes and a dash or two of Angostura (regular, not orange), stirred up with a cherry garnish and enjoyed it very much indeed. Powers is my number one as the every day Irish whiskey of choice. Mmmm..Middleton distillery. William Riley, well said, man. As for the religious differences, its always been easier for those not in the mess (in the US, England) to say and perpetuate things over that of those who have to suffer the views and manipulations of outsiders. Several years ago, I worked in Bulgaria and a couple of other Balkan republics; and found to my surprise that Irish Whiskey is somewhat popular there, though far outpaced by the ubiquitous Balkan hard liquors Rakija and Mastika. Powers is a brand of Irish whiskey. Support the old sod. And to those who dont know, that hint of bourbon flavor comes from the fact that Jamesons is aged in used American bourbon barrels as are most Irish whiskeys. I drink and enjoy both, but based on my experience(s) in Ireland lets just say watching you order a Bushmills in Dublin would be very entertaining. This was a long term plan but theyve brought it forward by about 8-10 years. Fathers side Ulster.ancestors to America ca 1719. In particular the 1951 offering of which Ive never tasted its superior. Then I must be the luckiest Arab in all o Ireland!. in response to Irish whiskey is it catholic or protestant is irrelevant it is who is drinking it. The Holy Roman Empire Bushmills isnt produed deep in the heart of protestant country its produced on the north coast which is mixed catholic and protestant, sure the catholic stronghold Glens of Antrim are down the road. I was wondering when someone would ask this question. Ferdinand II was a devout Roman Catholic and relatively intolerant when compared to his predecessor, Rudolf II. Nice lark, it is my keeper whiskey (special occasion), while Powers is now my everyday spirit. But my personal preference is Redbreast, a twelve-year pot still Irish whiskey produced at the Old Midleton Distillery and a real delight to sip while enjoying a late-night Irish breakfast of sausage, egg, pudding and soda bread. Turned out not to be such a controversy. That was in fact untrue. I am Northern Irish and really only see this being an Irish American issue. If I was the kind of person who blogwhored, I would http://tinyurl.com/d92kdl Though Bushmills is the #2 Irish whiskey in the U.S., Tullamore Dew is #2 Irish whiskey (after Jameson) worldwide, so not too surprising that you would see it most places. Three persons in one God: Father, Son and Holy . Robber jumps out of an alley, holds up a gun, and says, Are you a Protestant or a Catholic? Man says, Neither, Im a jew. Robber thinks for a moment, says, but are you a Protestant Jew or a Catholic Jew?, are you a Protestant or a Catholic? It was one of the longest and most destructive conflicts in European history, resulting in millions of casualties. Jameson is a blended potstill whiskey (malted + Unmalted grain blended with grain whiskey). We intend to vigorously defend our position. Im trying one at a time to see what I prefer. It was a big hit with my fellow pilgrims. The truth of the matter is, the age-old faux-pas of ordering Bushmills for fear of supporting English aggression and offending the Republic of Ireland is about as Irish as corned beef which is to say, not very Irish at all but rather Irish-American (Sorry, kids, corned beef is a Jewish invention). The fact that this blog has been going for so very long tells me the myth is true. In 1989, Irish Distillers itself became a subsidiary of Pernod-Ricard following a friendly takeover. 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