Tullamore Dew is aged in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry cask type, whereas Jameson is aged in oak barrels. Never tried Redbreast for some reason. Why not stop purchasing rum to protest Spanish aggression while you are at it. The fact is that Jameson is the Catholic whiskey and Bushmills is the Protestant whiskey and this is according to people I know That live in Belfast. But until 2005 BOTH distilleries were owned by Pernod-Ricard. Also, I understand that corned beef and cabbage is not a traditional Irish meal but it is a traditional Irish American Meal, particularly in the North East. My post was simple stating that the problem still exists. One of the best whiskys I have ever drank. [11], In 1961, a Coffey still was installed in John's Lane Distillery, allowing the production of vodka and gin, in addition to the testing of grain whiskey for use in blended whiskey. He replied, Bushmills. Spose its kinda like Rangers (hoik-phew) and Celtic FC really. Protestant - to 'protest'. Oh, and as your average American that enjoys the brown, I contend that my enjoyment of scotch does not come at the expense of the Irish, Kentuckians, Tennesseeans or even Canadians! I just brought some Tyrconnell 10-year port cask aged home from duty free it is delicious. Powers is good and inexpensive but 2 Gingers is better then them all and reasonably priced!!! I grew up in a so-called Protestant area in west County Down where nobody really cares what you are. And while the distillery had a larger proportion of Protestants than Catholics, this was down to the demographics of the area in which the town of Bushmills is situated which is largely a protestant area and the employment status reflects that. Please remember quite a few of you presidents from Grant to Clinton descended from this part of the world. Sectarianism in Glasgow takes the form of long-standing religious and political sectarian rivalry between Catholics and Protestants.It is particularly reinforced by the fierce rivalry between Celtic F.C. When Alfred Barnard, the British historian visited John's Lane in the late 1880s, he noted the elegance and cleanliness of the buildings, and the modernity of the distillery, describing it as "about as complete a work as it is possible to find anywhere". Catholic fiction teaches us then how to better read the Bible, which demands the both/and reading of the letter and spirit. No matter where it is produced. I was told by one Irishman the RedBreast would change my life and another one told me that The Irishman Founders Reserve would do the same. It is calles an ORANGEMANhas nothing to do with Syracuse University. Although I prefer my BUSHMILLS Whiskey has no religion. Not sure what Guinness has to do with this, but your claim goes against everything we were taught about him, but maybe history is just whitewashed for us Yanks. Peter Knox hit the nail on the head in #103 & Hey Bartender is right, giving a crap about what religion founded a whiskeys distillery is about as authentically Irish as corned beefFYI: not a single Irish person I spoke to knew had ever heard of corned beef, it wasnt in the grocery stores & certainly not on any menus. My grandmother preferred Bushmills (on ice, with a large splash of water). Ill take one next time Im out. I am Northern Irish and really only see this being an Irish American issue. Im trying one at a time to see what I prefer. But it was mentioned in passing at several rural pubs in co. Mayo and Sligo that Bushmills was loyalist swill, all in good fun Im sure but its not limited to plastic paddies. Bushmills, in turn, supplies the Midleton Distillery with single malt, which they use to make Tullamore DEW. Father Urban has succeeded as a business operator on behalf of his monastic . Jesus, Mary and Joseph! Multi-national corporations, of course, know no religious or other loyalty, except to the almighty dollar/pound/Euro. You will love this stuff. -as he grabbed the Red Breast off the shelf. [3], Following reform of the distilling laws in 1823, the distillery expanded rapidly. 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Wexford, This page was last edited on 15 February 2023, at 23:21. [1] In recent years, several single pot still variants have been relaunched under the Powers label. Anyone try Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey? No one here has a soft spot in their heart for Paddys? This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. I completely understand what Matt is saying regarding religious intolerence. Redbreast is wonderful, but spendy. Wow, this was such a fun read through. Jameson was pretty much founded in 1780 when John Jameson a Scottish guy purchased the Bow Street Distillery, which at the time was one of the biggest distilleries in Ireland. Is Misty protestant? Thank you for the real-world experience! For this reason, Bushmills has a bigger flavor, while Jameson has a much lighter flavor. One good friend turned to me and chuckled. Back to Top. We were up near Bushmills this past summer during our Ireland vacation (on our way from Belfast to The Causeway) and our Tipperary-based guide recommended not stopping there due to the companys historic treatment of Catholics. @Allen: I think it show more the bigoted nature of your tour guide than it does Bushmills. There will always be a few zealots who do, but from my knowledge, both Bushmills and Jamesons are enjoyed by people of both faiths. I am also a fan of Tullemore and Black Bush. The Plantation of Ulster is when the King of England gave lands away in Northern Ireland to the English that originally belonged to the Irish. Delicious, soothing, contemplative. A friend of mine hooked me on Jerrys Drink which is 1 part Jameson 12, 1 part Irish Mist and a quick splash of 7-up or Sprite. Ive worked my way through nearly all the brands mentioned here and yet consistently return to my beloved Jameson 12 neat. As far as I know, spirit doesnt really care which way you worship your sky-fairy. Cant wait to find out. The main differences between Tullamore Dew vs Jameson are: Tullamore Dew is produced in different distilleries, whereas Jameson is produced in a single distillery. As of 2016, Paddy is the fourth largest-selling Irish whiskey in the World. Argument ended.. Jameson is the Catholic whiskey, Bushmills is the Protestant one, despite the efforts of the Bushmills PR department to spin it otherwise. I wanted to explore one of t, @teremana has been my new favorite tequila since t, Happy Repeal Day! I can see you have been horribly scared by the conflict. OK, OK, can be pretty good and certainly much cheaper. 1996 in coal harbour Vancouver BC. No coffee or anything green. In later years I looked more into my family history and came to realize that my Fathers family were local Baptists and my Mothers were Czech Catholics. Oh and Bushmills was NOT licensed to distill in 1608Thats marketing Bullshit. Right now Redbreast, Bushmills 10yr Single malt ( drinking neat as I type), Jameson and Michael Collins Blend. Nose Besides, Id have to prove I can fill a job where the company cant find a local. I always love showing up with a gallon jug of pre-mixed margaritas for the party, so Ive. Though it is good to remember that Bushmills & Jameson were selling about even worldwide up until the mid/late 1990s, before Pernod decided to put all of its eggs in the Jameson basket. Hi all, please dont reinforce past troubles by making brand choices based on hatred. 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. Still love it. As regards the Catholic v Protestant whiskey debate. Bottom line Bushmills 16 yr has won my top pick in Irish whiskey over the 21 yr and Middletons, Redbreast and all the others. Just as in an area which is largely Catholic you would expect most employees to be Catholic. That was in fact untrue. Whiskey hasnt got a religion. Usually King James Version. For one, Jameson and Bushmills trade casks and some Jamesons bottles are bottled in the Bushmills distillery as well as knowing many a catholic who have worked there over the years. Who do I believe, the man who raised me, or some drunk I met in a bar? According to everyone Ive spoken with on the subject, you only really find this debate in the States, where Irish-American support of the Republic can sometimes be blind and often fueled by the very product were speaking of. I am going to be the bartender at my college prom, and need a drink that will be popular with the kids. It wouldnt have anything to do with the fact that Guinness is in the Republic of Ireland and Bushmills is in Northern Ireland would it? top off with chilled pulpy orange juice, AND stir lightly .. It is either good or it is not. It is a fact that Bushmills is distilled in Northern Ireland, and Jameson hails from County Cork in the Republic. As the graph below shows, close to half the Irish American population is Protestant, while just one-third of Irish Americans are Catholic. 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. My wife has just blown raspberries on my belly whilst Ive been reading this crap seriously it doesnt matter which type of sky fairy you believe in bushmills black label vs tulamore dew is a close run thing and depends on how and what mood youre in rather that some stupid pagan affiliation. These two fine whiskeys should be enjoyed in a glass and not on some pseudo-religious podium. Spent the rest of the week getting to know Irish whiskey & came home w/ small bottles of Irish Whiskeys I wasnt sure I could get in the US so I could continue my coyage of discovery at home. This must be one of the most pointless debates I have seen in a long time. The Protestant/Catholic thing was explained to me as a labor dispute where a bunch of Catholic Derrymen were laid off from the Bushmills distillery or some shite. Corned beef as it exists today is an industrial product which was created during the British Industrial Revolution, with production centred around Ireland. However, its all moot now as the French reap the profits in the end , Jameson, Bushmills, Tullemore, Red Breast, Powers. [3][1] The distillery, which had an output of about 6,000 gallons in its first year of operation,[4] initially traded as James Power and Son, but by 1822 had become John Power & Son,[1] and had moved to a new premises at John's Lane, a side street off Thomas Street. Funny, I also sought some info from a Bushmills rep when this controversy came up around St. Pattys day! In Ireland theyd drink either, but rarely had enough money for more than a pint o the local beer. @Burnsy and Andrew: I dont drink Guiness or Jameson (for those particular reasons) I drink Paddys or Powers Whiskey and Murphys Stout!!!! ! Idiot!! The old make, which we drank with our luncheon, was delicious, and finer than anything we had hitherto tasted. Not sure if it is available outside of Ireland, but if you can, get a hold of a bottle. I was born in West Belfast and I can tell you, that most Catholics prefer Jamesons. [3], As the distillery grew, so too did the stature of the family. I tasted the Jamesons before I poured in any ginger ale & so glad I did, Irish whiskey is sooooo much better IMHO than Scotch or bourbon IMHO. In 1966, with the Irish whiskey industry still struggling following Prohibition in the United States, the Anglo-Irish Trade War and the rise of competition from Scotch whiskey, John Power & Son joined forces with the only other remaining distillers in the Irish Republic, the Cork Distilleries Company and their Dublin rivals John Jameson & Son, to form Irish Distillers. hint of linseed. We intend to vigorously defend our position. there was thought to be up towards 25 distilleries in this town at one time. In my opinion, its one of the blandest, albeit smoothest, whiskeys Ive tasted. I am not trying to be offensive here, but really, it is just so dumb. It was also the period during which the Roman Catholic Church, as an entity distinct from other . To my certain knowledge and as am employee of Bushmills (and a Catholic by birth, but an atheist by choice), you are entirely mistaken. Turned out not to be such a controversy. But thats merely based on geography: Bushmills is from Northern Ireland (a predominantly Protestant region) and Jameson is from Cork Catholic country. Not one of ya mentions Knappogue Castle. Whisky is Scotch, followed by Canada. About 5 or 6 years ago they flooeded Irish bars with it just before St. Paddys Day,almost forcing bars to sell off a lot of free stock they received. To complicate the issue even more, Bushmills has been owned by a big drinks corporation since 1972 (first Irish Distillers, now Diageo), but before then it was owned by a Scottish Jew! I do live in a Hicktown. The Emperor's war against the Lutheran princes put the first Protestant reformers in a difficult bind. Corvallisbarman is half right. Powers is readily available in the Balto/Wash area. By far the biggest of this selection. The new distillery opened in 1975, and a year later, production ceased at John's Lane Distillery and began anew in Cork,[1] with Powers Gold Label and many other Irish whiskeys reformulated from single pot stills whiskeys to blends. Catholics and Protestants have a different view on the nature of the church. The new bottling hall is also taking shape even though itll be a while before the on site whiskey will be bottled. catholic - from the Greek adjective (katholikos), meaning "universal". When it comes to what crosses my lips I guess I am an agnostic. 1. And let us not forget the new cask finishes of The Tyrconnell. Bushmills on one end, Jamesons on the other. Had drinks in the Irish Embassy (in Korea) as an invited Englishman. Cake I said, so youre Protestant? It was the anti-Catholic hiring practices that Bushmills employed in Northern Ireland that fueled the snub. Distilling of locally grown agricultural to produce alcohol is something that is not peculiar to Ireland. We dont live in the dark ages anymore, though clearly prejudice and ignorance persist. Ill have to try a Manhattan next. Religion and booze dont go well together so its a subject that perhaps should be avoided. Paddy is pretty readily available in the New York Metro Area, but Ive never seen it since I left for warmer climes. 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. This is because Guinness is now seen as a world-wide iconic Irish brand and brings in lots of money to the southern Irish economy. The Protestant Reformation was a religious reform movement that swept through Europe in the 1500s. The Protestant Reformation was a religious, social, economic, and political revolution that was sparked when a Catholic monk named Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of his local . Assertive and complex, with lots of development and seemingly infinite dimension. Yep, this goes back to when Bushmills was still part of IDL (Irish Distillers Limited) and owned by Pernod. I can just say Cheers! It is Bushmills that supplies single malt (The Old Bushmills Distillery is the only one of the three in Ireland that distills only triple distilled single malt whiskey, while the Midleton Distillery produces grain & pure potstill spirit and Cooley produces double distilled single malt, grain & potstill), as well as doing the bottling for Jameson, Powers & Paddys (All from Midleton, along with Red Breast, Greenspot & Tullamore Dew). It was their house label Irish before it was readily available in the US. Im not surprised this thread is still going strong. 1 pint of stout and a halfun of Jameson.. Powers' Morte d'Urban, for example, the novel may strike you as the slightly humorous failures of an all-too worldly priest. Of course with these kind of things mud tends to stick and some Irish-Americans wouldnt let the facts get in the way of a good anti-British story. It retails slightly cheaper than Jameson in the US, at $16 a bottle. Theres not catholic or protestant whiskey. I answered, Episcopalian because we think of ourselves as both and neither. . To comment on a few posts above: I am of Irish descent and remember hearing the Protestant Whiskey comments as a kid growing up in New England(I am 50 now). Last I was in Ireland, about three weeks ago, I bought two bottles at a shop for 22 each. All of it. Question, in the US, is Powers readily available? Not enough time to read through comments. one night. Delicious. 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. During this period, when the Dublin whiskey distilleries were amongst the largest in the world, the family-run firms of John Power, along with John Jameson, William Jameson, and George Roe, (collectively known as the "Big Four") came to dominate the Irish distilling landscape, introducing several innovations. Starting with Bushmills which I am using as a warm up to my usual Wild Turkey 101. I agree with Robert McHardy above. As of late, its been my favorite it has rich barley notes that leave my palate craving more. Im married to a Protestant and my best friend and fellow whiskey hound is a also one. Right. In addition to Powers Gold label, a 12-year-old premium blend, and several single pot still whiskeys have been released under the Powers banner in recent years: In the 2012 edition of the Whisky Bible, whiskey writer Jim Murray named Power's John's Lane Release Irish Whiskey of the Year and described it as "certainly one of the top five world whiskies of the year". Paid 10 Euro for a shot of it in Dublin, and well worth the price. Im coming to celebrate Repeal Da, Fall book drop. And as you can check from the email address I come from Finland, a protestant country. All Irish whiskey is great. Well Kentucky used to be part of the state of Virginia, but that doesnt mean you blame the whiskey for something that happened in that state. The Holy Roman Empire Very sweet (like the inside of a burnt marshmellow). Colum Egan (Master Distiller of Bushmills) is himself a Catholic. And we should all be thankful for this. This is wayyyy late, and I apologize, but the record needed to be set straight. Any particular reason why in 1998-1999 Bushmills would have distilled of at least bottle up for Jameson ????? The make up of the folks who work at Bushmills reflects the religous makeup of Northern Ireland roughly 40% Roman Catholic. Never once was I presented with a this is the north, or this is Ireland like many seem to believe in the States. The other part is that Powers is for everyone else who just doesnt give a f**k. Drink what you drink and like what you like. It is the oldest licensed distillery by 200 years and was once owned by a Belfast barman who get this was a teetotaller and secretly wrote religous tracts damning the Demon Drink! and my green on July 12th. Potatoes for supper TRIPLE SEC, 2 shots of BUSHMILLS, [6] In 1855, his son Sir James Power, laid the foundation stone for the O'Connell Monument,[3] and in 1859 became High Sheriff of Dublin. mhermher 9 yr. ago I always remark "that's Protestant whiskey" at any mention of bushmills, but no one ever catches the reference. Such crap why are all these experts so called Irishmen living in US. Your email address will not be published. Look for a new addition to the landscape, The Irishman Original Clan & Single Malt. [1] Historically, Powers Gold Label was the best-selling whiskey in Ireland. For a blend, I am really impressed with the Michael Collins. I should have thought of other whisk(e)y cocktails when typing that last thought. And I obviously know alot about it being from Ireland and the horrific scenes of the troubles. In 1989, Irish Distillers itself became a subsidiary of Pernod-Ricard following a friendly takeover. One happens to be located in a majority Protestant area and one located in a majority Catholic area, big deal! I hear that William Grant & Sons has a contract with LDI to have Tullamore Dew produced in Cork until 2025, so they will have to either be creative to release anything from the new distillery or have some mighty fine aged whiskey come the latter half of the next decade. To inject religion into the discussion demeans the very simple fact that whiskey has no religion despite the understandable biases of the past. 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. [2] Interesting and often amusing reading of so many perspectives. Just got back from Dublin yesterday & loved reading the post & all the comments here. Ive never even seen a bottle of Paddys (although I havent really been making an exhaustive search). And, many thanks to (nearly) all of those who offered comments. I must have been misinformed. The Thirty Years' War was a series of wars in Central Europe between 1618 and 1648. And as our clan motto states commit thy work to god. Mmmm..Middleton distillery. Cheers! The Fair Employment Commission gave Bushmills a clean bill of health. Though I guess thats for a different forum. Also, what in the heck does Virginia have to do with Kentucky Bourbon??? Jamesons too is lovely. Utter nonsense. 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. Though in the end, I do really prefer Bushmills. 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. Every time you raise a glass of Bushmills you are in essence raising a glass to an Irishman losing his land (and in some cases his life) to British rule!! Catholic powers praised the killings, and the French Protestant cause saw a wave of exile and conversions. Being good to people is the very best thing you can do for yourself. I find Jameson to be a bit too sweet, I guess. 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. Patrick Irish whiskey tends to be a lighter style of whiskey than Scotch or American whiskies, but that doesnt mean its necessarily lower in quality. To those who want to talk about Catholic vs Protestant issues, at least go visit the country before assuming anything. Roman Catholic influence on the whiskey world doesn't end with Henry VIII, however. I must say I enjoyed reading this thread, and I had no intention of posting until I reached #58. Irish whiskey is only good for shots. Now, its important to note that the Scottish Reformation occurred in 1560, so odds are in favor of the founder of the Jameson distillery, being Scottish, was a damn Protestant. I no longer consider myself Catholic, btw. The root of this myth lies in the fact that Bushmills is located in the predominately Protestant and still British Northern Ireland. Said to be the favorite of the Emerald Isle too. It's been going on for thousands of years across the globe. Three persons in one God: Father, Son and Holy . neat, I take Jameson if Bushmills is not available. 1 line was bottling Bushmills. They also bottle Powers & Paddys as well. Its an American argument that doesnt carry weight here, whiskey is whiskey. I see. Enough said I thought, and bought the next round. Produced at Cooley for Sidney Frank, it appears to have been geared mainly for the American market. I think the Middleton hurt my wallet the most. Now I need to locate Redbreast! Im Irish American and I volunteered for both Sinn Fin and Irish Northern aide. Like Jameson, it is blended whiskey, some combination of pure pot-still whiskey with column-still grain whiskey (allegedly 70% pure pot still to 30% grain). Ferdinand II was a devout Roman Catholic and relatively intolerant when compared to his predecessor, Rudolf II. But generally, if you like it sweet, you like Jamesons products (including Redbreast, 1780, and Powers) If you like it dry, youll prefer the Busmills lineup. Me, Ill opt mostly for the great spirits of the independent Cooley Distillery, located just north of Dublin. The fact that this blog has been going for so very long tells me the myth is true. That was over 40 years ago. I also like Writers Tears, Bushmills and the Redbreast (12 more so than the 15). It is a distinct and beautiful expression of the craft. So by your logic it is fair to say that Every time you raise a glass of American Bourbon you are in essence raising a glass to an Native American losing his land (and in MOST cases his life) to British/American rule! Click here to learn how to make this and other drinks for a slushie machine! As a Scotsman living in Scotland, Id say I f youre worried about the religion of your whiskey then perhaps you shouldnt be drinking. The widely-accepted Irish-American version is that Jameson is Catholic whiskey and Bushmills is Protestant whiskey. best bang for your buck for a sipping whisky. . Polarised. Dont fall for those expensive effete offerings. Im a Redbreast man first when feeling flush, but usually turn to Powers or the old John J when cash flow is normal. If it was a genuine issue then bars wouldnt serve both. 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? I do drink whatever. My mother, an Irish protestant spoke hatred against the Catholics. The spelling of whisk(e)y is actually a bit up in the air as far as that pesky e goes. I drink it often . Jameson Irish Whiskey is produced in Midleton, Ireland, though the original home of the brand is in Dublin. I dont give a rip shit about religion and in fact LOATHE the typical evangelical protestant types like Swaggart, Murdoch etc. Were not bothered by any of that old bullshit now. You say What can one expect from people [Italians] who prefer grappa to the true Water of Life?, To continue the original theme of this thread religion IMO, grappa proves the existence of God. What a treat. Michael Collins is a newcomer to the market place. Currently, I go though a case of Jameson for every bottle of Bushmills that we sell at our bar. CATHOLICISM vs PROTESTANTISM!! He said, no, Im Catholic, but I was born and raised in the town of Bushmills! She didnt give a toss about anyones religion, let alone the whiskeys. I was born in buncrana moved to Derry then to Belfast and am now living in the uk Im Catholic and I must say I prefer Bushmills to Jamesons although Ive been a life Long fan of Jamesons it doesnt matter whether your Hun or teag drink what you like dont bring sectarianism into it itll spoil the taste. Just setting the record straight. Trust me on this. So, so stupid. [1] Irish Distillers owned the brand until its sale to Sazerac in 2016. In some ways Im like woof, Thank you, @craftspiritsus for inviting me to give, CALLING ALL NACHOS AND WINGS LOVERS (okay and foot, Menu and blog update! Some, like Jameson, are owned by Catholic companies. Thanks again for this essay and the add-on comments. Or champagne to protest Frankish aggression against the Gallo Romans. You may see the Co. 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