Sunday, December 2, 2012

Irish Whiskey At It's Best



Who can go to Ireland and not visit the Old Jameson Distillery? The distillery is located in Smithfield, Dublin and is open every day. A visit will take you on an exploration of some of the best Irish Whiskey ever created.

A little history from Jameson:  Back in 1780, John Jameson began making Jameson Irish Whiskey in the Old Jameson Distillery, Dublin, which still remains Jameson’s spiritual home. Today, Jameson is created and crafted under the watchful eye of the Four Masters in the single Distillery in Midleton Co. Cork – where the heart of Jameson now lies.

No Visit to the south of Ireland can be complete without embarking on a fascinating tour of the Jameson Experience at the Old distillery, Midleton, which has been refurbished to its original splendor.


Upon walking into reception you instantly feel like you are in the heart of the distillation process. You see magnificent copper pots, wooden beams, and a see through floor that looks down into to a room that seems as it has stood still in time. The tour starts with a video showing the history of John Jameson then whisked away with a step by step process of the distilling process.

The tour ends with a drink of Jameson from the bar and if you are lucky, a whiskey tasting that leaves you graduating as a certified Jameson Whiskey Taster. As you can imagine, at the end of the visit, you need to stop by the souvenir shop. The crown of the tour was the hospitality. I was met by Margaret Treacy, a true master of her craft. She thanked us repeatedly for visiting and provided more insight into the Jameson world. The hospitality continued with a bottle of Ace’s Place labeled Distillery Reserve and a special pin worn by the Jameson Crew. We truly feel part of the group.

In summary, if you are making a trip to Ireland, do not pass up a chance to visit the Old Jameson Distillery. A true experience for everyone.