, Do note that the greatest tv show of all time, The Wire, always showed the Baltimore cops ordering Jameson in the bars, and the hero, McNulty, becomes indignant when only Bushmills is available at a partys open bar ( I guess most of the cops were Irish Catholic ), so traditions prevailed. @Eamonn: always good to hear from a Dubliner. It is all quite harmonious between the distilleries. Nose I was born in West Belfast and I can tell you, that most Catholics prefer Jamesons. Paid 10 Euro for a shot of it in Dublin, and well worth the price. Im trying one at a time to see what I prefer. I often wonder why those Irish-Americans (usually in Irish bars of Boston or New York)who bring up this absurd and frankly bigoted discussion about Protestant & Catholic whiskey do not apply the same rule when it comes to drinking that most Irish of drinks Guinness. Go figure . I do drink whatever. [15], More recently, in 2015, Powers Signature Release won a gold medal in the category Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey at the Irish Whiskey Awards. ID was purchased by Pernod Ricard in 1988 and they sold off Bushmills to Diageo in 2005. as the visit was ending up with only 3 tiny plastic glasses half full. [8] After expansion, output at the distillery rose to 700,000 gallons per annum, and by the 1880s, had reached about 900,000 gallons per annum, at which point the distillery covered over six acres of central Dublin, and had a staff of about 300 people.[3][1]. It is the second-largest-selling brand of Irish whiskey globally, with sales of over 1,500,000 cases per annum as of 2020. 1 line was bottling Bushmills. Now, go have some grappa with an espresso this evening. Up here in Canada (BC) its quite difficult to find. Delicious! Distilling of locally grown agricultural to produce alcohol is something that is not peculiar to Ireland. @Burnsy and Andrew: I dont drink Guiness or Jameson (for those particular reasons) I drink Paddys or Powers Whiskey and Murphys Stout!!!! ** TONIGHT!! [3], As the distillery grew, so too did the stature of the family. 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. Arthur Guinness was a Protestant and a Unionist. Turned out not to be such a controversy. While were tossing around personal stories, about 20 years ago I met some younger guys from Glasgow at a local pub, and I mentioned how I knew that neither Scotland nor Ireland were altogether warm with England, but I didnt know how the Irish and Scots felt about each other. The 1608 license is not marketing shite, but did refer to the area of the town of Bushmills. Im not sure that it says anything more than that it isnt a strictly American argument. 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. The Roman Catholic Church responded to the Protestant challenge by purging itself of the abuses and ambiguities that had opened the way to revolt . Ill take one next time Im out. Im not sure if this is truth or myth but I cannot drink Bushmills due to there even being a chance of truth in that because of the awful stories I heard about those F&[emailprotected]$&$ convicts (the black and tans) the Brits let loose on the people of Ireland. Three persons in one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. top off with chilled pulpy orange juice, AND stir lightly .. I have a bottle of Midleton stashed away for a special occasion and I keep a bottle of Kilbeggan for my go-to whiskey. 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Wexford, This page was last edited on 15 February 2023, at 23:21. Funny. He said he was going to spend 90% of it on women and Irish whiskey and the other 10% he was going to waste! The new bottling hall is also taking shape even though itll be a while before the on site whiskey will be bottled. Just a point, Jameson is traditionally a Dublin Whiskey, originally distilled and blended in Bow Street in dublins Smithfield. This kind of stupidity makes us look like clowns in the eyes of most real Irish. Bushmills didnt support the Black & Tans anymore than Jamesons supported the IRA! What a treat. These are the books and tools I use every single day to make drinks at home and behind the bar. But that's merely based on geography: Bushmills is from Northern Ireland (a predominantly Protestant region) and Jameson is from Cork - Catholic country. The cheap Evan Williams Black Label at half the price (in the USA)has more taste and more of a kick. When Tug McGraw was interviewed after winning the world series in 1980, they asked him what he was going to spend his series winnings on. Ive been to the area that Bush Mills in manufactured and its total UFV territory. Clean, fresh. I am pretty sure that if you visited the Guinness brewery in Dublin your guide would not have mentioned the fact about the companys discrimination against Catholics, let alone advise on boycotting it. Irish for the whiskey As for my preference, I tend to like the lighter Bushmills as its the first Irish whiskey I discovered years ago, and Ive certainly enjoyed my share of Jameson from time to time. I dont give a rip shit about religion and in fact LOATHE the typical evangelical protestant types like Swaggart, Murdoch etc. Believe in the Trinity of God. Cant believe this discussion thread is still going on since 2009! Instead, American Catholics drew exten sively from an earlier movement launched by Father Mathew, a Catholic friar in Ireland.1 This article analyzes the ways in which lay Catholics adapted temperance 1. There are many places in the States where old ideas hold fast including the brand of Ouisge Beatha you drink. A great whiskey. In: St. Patrick's Day. 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. Help! Catholic fiction teaches us then how to better read the Bible, which demands the both/and reading of the letter and spirit. West Virginia is the only U.S state where you can legally handle venomous serpents to prove your faith. Cake And I was not drunk !!! Great smooth flavor and a soft long finish. Whiskey is Irish, whatever brand (or religion), followed by Americans (as in bourbon whiskey etc.). Im also a bit confused on the cheap part. . But in Falls Road and Shankill Road it is not really about religion, is it? Now I have a different taste preference and enjoy Bushmills in the warmer months and back to Jameson when it gets a chill in the air. About one-in-five (18%) chose "the Great Crusade," while 6% said "the Great Schism" and 5% said "the French Revolution I got into Powers through my wife, ans she learned of it from Shane MacGowan(s music). This is one of the myths encountered all the time, since Bushmills is located in predominantly Protestant Northern Ireland and Jameson is produced in the heavily Catholic Republic of Ireland. [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. If it was a genuine issue then bars wouldnt serve both. 1996 in coal harbour Vancouver BC. stupid fucks In response, Guzzi This bill . Delicious. The spelling of whisk(e)y is actually a bit up in the air as far as that pesky e goes. Only if you are an idiot! 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). To inject religion into the discussion demeans the very simple fact that whiskey has no religion despite the understandable biases of the past. I dont generally buy it, but Ill drink it without complaint. Not enough time to read through comments. 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. Im a Redbreast man first when feeling flush, but usually turn to Powers or the old John J when cash flow is normal. Ive been a big fan of Jamesons for many years, first drinking it when I was younger. If they do in fact have a Catholic Master Distiller, he is probably just the token worker. [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. 17-18 years old found the love of my lifea catholic girl. Ferdinand II was a devout Roman Catholic and relatively intolerant when compared to his predecessor, Rudolf II. Have an OHaras Red and a Jamison on me. I tried Bushmills a couple of years ago and was surprised to find I liked it a lot, too. He was, I believe, top dog in the Orange Order: the vehemently anti-Catholic organization whose best-known figure is the frightening demagogue the Rev. and Rangers F.C., the two largest Scottish football clubs sometimes referred to as the Old Firm, whose support base is traditionally predominantly Catholic and Protestant respectively. 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". After all, thats what the Jacobites were all about. So, so stupid. If you read J.F. 2nd line was bottling Jameson. What a great treat. So, which Irish whiskey is Catholic? Whiskey has no religion. It is a distinct and beautiful expression of the craft. Jameson has distilled fine Irish malt which has been then sold to Bushmills to use as a blend all of the way through the most controversial of times of Irish English relations to current. He said, no, Im Catholic, but I was born and raised in the town of Bushmills! This is part of a long standing agreement from the old IDL days. 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. Im a man who likes to know what he is drinking. You will love this stuff. -as he grabbed the Red Breast off the shelf. The episodes of violence associated with both Protestant and Catholic troops in the . With regard to Powers Gold Label: I bought a bottle last week after reading about how decent a drink it was. Protestant whiskey is typically made in Northern Ireland, while Catholic whiskey is made in the Republic of Ireland. . Both sides here will gradually realise that they have more in common with each other than they do with folk in ROI or England, thats been my experience. Redbreast was a recent taste and I liked that a lot. I should have thought of other whisk(e)y cocktails when typing that last thought. Irish whiskeys like Bushmills, Redbreast, Powers, and Green Spot, amongst others, have arisen on the market with their own distinctive characteristics. I will second the Powers recommendation to add some turf to the fire. 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. Apparently it is, or was, a thing among certain Irish-Americans to signal their genuine Irishness by refusing Bushmills and drinking Jameson, supposedly the whiskey of Catholics and supporters of the Republic of Ireland. Not one of ya mentions Knappogue Castle. 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. Thanks, Mike. Then I spent another 20 minutes clicking around at random on your site, and then I ended up at this article, neatly explaining the first part of the joke. Powers Gold Label for me, thank you very much. Powers Gold Label is also wonderful and dirt cheap. I agree with Robert McHardy above. Hes either the only Irishman who believes this or some in this thread are misinformed. In 1841, John Power, grandson of the founder was awarded a baronetcy, a hereditary title. Regarding the Catholic/Protestant/Jewish/Corn Beef relationship, Man is walking down the street in Belfast. And let us not forget the new cask finishes of The Tyrconnell. Though I like all of the ones mentioned above more. The whiskey was originally produced in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland, at the . Whisky is Scotch, followed by Canada. Nuts. . Despised it. As long as its no longer going on in the company today then enjoy. I must have been misinformed. That was over 40 years ago. As an American, am I being disloyal to Scotland when I drink Jamesons? The Catholic Whiskey in Dublin was John Powers. Im coming to celebrate Repeal Da, Fall book drop. While Redbreast is great, wonderful stuff, dont ever pass up a chance to sample their self-titled Middleton. If I had a choice between Macallan 18 and Redbreast, think Id stay Irish. Sweeter, rich with barley, and perfect with one ice cube. Well, being of Scots-descent, Ill take one of each. Gin with a lime is Protestant. 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. [4] In addition, Barnard was high in his praise for Powers whiskey, noting:[4]. Ive enjoyed most Irish whiskey Ive sampled, including Powers, Tully, and Bushmills. [1][2] A gold label adorned each bottle and it was from these that the whiskey got the name Powers Gold Label. I come from an island which has been called the most Irish place outside of Ireland and weve had our papist-loyalist troubles in the past, where they will remain. Ive used Irish Whiskey in Old Fashions and Sours before with tasty results. As for the Tullamore Dew, it actually is the perfect mingling of North & South, since the pot still & grain comes from Midleton in Cork and the single malt is distilled at Bushmills (then aged down at LDI). Although I prefer my BUSHMILLS Im after trying many whiskies and Jamesons Gold is my current favourite, if a bit spendy. Wow, this was such a fun read through. It's been going on for thousands of years across the globe. This is mildly off topic, but does anyone else find Jameson to be similar in many ways to Wild Turkey bourbon? Ive tried to correct his misinterpretation but he thinks his name is funnier. Nevermind the fact that it would be illegal in UK law. The plantation of Ulster started in 1609, and BTW that very same King (James I) planted the Jamestown settlement in Virginia two year previous in 1607. But thats merely based on geography: Bushmills is from Northern Ireland (a predominantly Protestant region) and Jameson is from Cork Catholic country. Father Urban has succeeded as a business operator on behalf of his monastic . Why not stop purchasing rum to protest Spanish aggression while you are at it. Check it out: http://whiskiesoftheworld.com. catholic - from the Greek adjective (katholikos), meaning "universal". neither, Im a Jew. It was fine w me, because the Jameson Distillery tour was fantastic. They are just businesses making whiskey. Powers Gold Label is the best-selling Irish whiskey in its native Ireland. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about jeff. In side-by-side STEEL CAGES!! Im Irish American and I volunteered for both Sinn Fin and Irish Northern aide. If I was the kind of person who blogwhored, I would http://tinyurl.com/d92kdl All appointments are made solely on the basis of merit.. Also how does Navan end up in a Heineken? All Irish whiskey is great. Funny how these things work out, innit? @Allen: I think it show more the bigoted nature of your tour guide than it does Bushmills. in response to Irish whiskey is it catholic or protestant is irrelevant it is who is drinking it. I do live in a Hicktown. Thank you for the real-world experience! Yep, this goes back to when Bushmills was still part of IDL (Irish Distillers Limited) and owned by Pernod. [1] History [ edit] Many of these came from the grain mills along the Bush River, where the current distillery stands today. This works in the same way that Protestants love their Guinness just as much as Roman Catholics in fact, I know a lot of Catholics who never drink the stuff. There is only one Catholic church in my town the rest are Baptist or other protestant. Tullamore Dew is aged in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry cask type, whereas Jameson is aged in oak barrels. Theyve also started work on a massive bottling plant on site to bring all areas of Dew production back to the town. Over and out. As an irish american raised in an irish roman catholic family I can say this: nant Protestant-oriented movement. Im leaving this post up as an archive, but I encourage you to read that article first, and if you, As far as Im concerned, springtime is Dark and Stormy season. He said, I guess they will have to be giving up the Guiness as well? Sorry, but I have always loved them both. Cant wait to find out. Should these facts come into the discussion when considering whether or not to indulge in a pint of the creamy delicious black stuff!? One of the best whiskys I have ever drank. There were licenses to distill granted in and around the Bushmills area in 1608. Said to be the favorite of the Emerald Isle too. So, I figured then maybe I was Protestant Irish? Contrary and challenging to the end- does this not sum up the Celtic spirit, whatever its origin or leaning? To those who want to talk about Catholic vs Protestant issues, at least go visit the country before assuming anything. It is the same oppression that the Hungarians did to the Slovaks over the ages!!!!! Whoever owns Paddys also owns one of these bigger brands and wont export to the US because they know they would cannibalize their own market share. 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. Thats where I paused it and jumped on to google to figure out exactly what neat meant, which lead me to this article of yours: https://jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/up-neat-straight-up-or-on-the-rocks/. Regards, BTW, while traveling through a Protestant section of Belfast, our tour guide (who had a joke or good story for most Irish traditions) pointed out a notorious Loyalist BarThat bar there (the Hideout)was blown up many times by the IRA during the Troubles. Then he went on to say, If youre ever down and out and ready to end it all, and cash in your chips, go in that bar there and order a double Jameson, and youll find somebody in there to help you with your problem., There is no doubt that the Irish themselves know all about the Catholic Whiskey and the Protestant Whiskey. Jameson is the Catholic Whiskey, and Bushmills is the Protestant Whiskey., I met Noel Campbell owner of Bushmills he told me it does not matter what foot you you Wear your shoe on. Powers is for shooting, some of the swill mentioned here is OK for mixing and when I want a little variety, I go for a double Connemara 12 never get tired of the peated smoothness and wonderful finish. Polarised. When I explained this myth to customers in Ireland they all had a good laugh. John Jameson was Pentecostal. I drink it often . Redbreast is my favorite but I only buy a bottle or so a year. Im an Irish barman and I am stunned by the ignorant waffle that some Irish Americans spew about the oul sod. Whiskey is Catholic. If you guys can get your hands on Kilbeggan, it will not disappointI only recently discovered it and thought Id share. And it was always welcomed as a special Balkan business bestowal, to grease whatever wheels needed turning. In 1886, John Power & Son began bottling their own whiskey, rather than following the practice customary at the time, of selling whiskey directly to merchants and bonders who would bottle it themselves. Shortly after reading this post I dropped by Mortons to see a bartender friend. I think its alot worse than some backward hick town in yankeeville. This is quite common from what I hear, and yet another argument in opposition of politicizing these two whiskies. Corned beef as it exists today is an industrial product which was created during the British Industrial Revolution, with production centred around Ireland. Why even Arthur Guinness was a prod. Thanks for the clarification. 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. Come back if yer all so fucken proud. I am Northern Irish and really only see this being an Irish American issue. Were not bothered by any of that old bullshit now. Although some Protestants continued to make and sell alcohol, and many more consumed it, the pressure was . Paddy is pretty readily available in the New York Metro Area, but Ive never seen it since I left for warmer climes. I serve it in Texas to my St. Patricks day guests and several times a year otherwise. Talk about confused. 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. You are a great person to forgive and forget the horrible crime that were personal committed against you. Soon after, in a bold move, Irish Distillers decided to close all of their existing distilleries, and to consolidate production at a new purpose-built facility in Midleton (the New Midleton Distillery) alongside their existing Old Midleton Distillery. And not to get too specific, but given the choice, Irish Canandian Dry in the clear glass bottle (opposed to the green bottle or Finches). Now as far as whiskey goes, Im a newbie to Irish stuff but tend to love it all since I am a hard drinker for 6 plus decades. Class dismissed. Click here to learn how to make this and other drinks for a slushie machine! Who do I believe, the man who raised me, or some drunk I met in a bar? One further chapter in the history that really debunks this myth is that between 1972 and 2005, both Midleton (makers of Jameson) and Bushmills were owned by the same corporation, Irish Distillers. is that a catholic thing? I had the 15yr old Kilbeggan during a visit at the Cooley distillery a few years back, and it was damn tasty. Heres the real question why does everyone insist on handing us shots of jameson late night in colorado? What can one expect from people who prefer grappa to the true Water of Life? He replied, Bushmills. 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. Entries are still open for the 2023 San Fr, This weekend, we hiked to the site of a natural ca, Valentines Day. Since the closure of the John's Lane distillery, many of the distillery buildings were demolished. The big difference between the two whiskies has nothing to do with religion, which is silly and, in some respects, rather ignorant. If you want to support Ireland, go and visit and maybe read a few history books and hopefully realise that most normal people dont give a toss about religious leanings. Never been a fan of the Powers. Its summer here in Oregon, which means barbecues, camping trips and river floats are on the agenda for the next few months. The Catholic and Protestant Reformations established long-lasting effects within the religious world. Bushmills is very proud of its long Irish heritage and yes its head distiller is catholic but if someone wants to boycott this whiskey, not for taste, but simply because it is situated in an area populated mainly by Protestants then they are the one with the problem. Jameson Is Catholic and Bushmills Is Protestant This is one of the myths encountered all the time, since Bushmills is located in predominantly Protestant Northern Ireland and Jameson is produced in the heavily Catholic Republic of Ireland. In all the pubs in NYC, no one seemed to really care that I noticed from either side of the bar. Now I need to locate Redbreast! [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. I generally have several bottles of Irish on hand. My growing up yearsnot virulently anti catholic just plain anti-catholic. 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? Prefer the Irish whiskeys but never met a single malt I didnt savor. My grandmother preferred Bushmills (on ice, with a large splash of water). Finish 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! Clicking on a product takes you to Amazon, which helps me keep this site running, so thank you in advance! Found it very smooth to the tongue. Protestant - to 'protest'. The widely-accepted Irish-American version is that Jameson is Catholic whiskey and Bushmills is Protestant whiskey. 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. Nice lark, it is my keeper whiskey (special occasion), while Powers is now my everyday spirit. @Matt: sorry to hear about religious intolerance in West Virginia but this is a discussion about the distilling history of Irish whiskey, not moonshine. Nostrovia!! 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