One of the major differences between Jameson and Whiskey of the world is the triple distillation process that is used. It combines malted barley with unmalted or “green” barley. The most famous component within Jameson is the “Pure Pot Still” distilling tradition.
Originally one of the six main Dublin Whiskeys, Jameson is now distilled in Cork, although vatting still takes place in Dublin. With annual sales of over 31 million bottles, Jameson is by far the best selling Irish whiskey in the world.
When John Jameson, a Scottish businessman, acquired the Bow Street Distillery in 1780, it was producing about 30,000 gallons annually. By the turn of the 19th century, it was the second largest producer in Ireland and one of the largest in the world, producing 1,000,000 gallons annually. Dublin at the time was the epicenter of world whiskey production. By 1805, Jameson had become the world's number one whiskey in the world in terms of annual consumption.
When John Jameson, a Scottish businessman, acquired the Bow Street Distillery in 1780, it was producing about 30,000 gallons annually. By the turn of the 19th century, it was the second largest producer in Ireland and one of the largest in the world, producing 1,000,000 gallons annually. Dublin at the time was the epicenter of world whiskey production. By 1805, Jameson had become the world's number one whiskey in the world in terms of annual consumption.
Today, Jameson is the third largest Single Distillery Whiskey in the world. The New Middleton Distillery which I toured now produces most of the Irish whiskey sold in Ireland.
Source: http://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/default.aspx
Source: http://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/default.aspx
