Founded: 1780 (Bow Street distillery); brand formalized in the 19th century (ESTABLISHED FACT) Location: Dublin (origin); now produced at Midleton Distillery, Cork Founder: John Jameson
John Jameson, a Scot, established his Dublin distillery on Bow Street in 1780. Jameson became one of the most important Dublin distilleries and is now the best-selling Irish whiskey globally. After merging with Cork Distilleries and other companies to form Irish Distillers (1966), production moved to the modern Midleton Distillery in Cork. Now owned by Pernod Ricard. (source: Wikipedia)
Signature style: Smooth, balanced, approachable — orchard fruit, vanilla, honey, pot still spice, light wood. Triple-distilled.
Famous expressions: Jameson Original (Caskmates), Jameson Black Barrel, Jameson 18 Year, Jameson Crested, Jameson Rare Cask.
Trivia: John Jameson’s Bow Street distillery in Dublin was one of the largest in the world by the mid-19th century, producing over a million gallons annually. — ESTABLISHED FACT