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Jameson - whiskey from the heart of Ireland

Today we will talk about the history of the brand Jameson - whiskey from the heart of Ireland.

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Whiskey - alcoholic forty-degree drink withrich aroma and deep aftertaste. There are also stronger species, up to sixty degrees. In its production, various types of grain are used: corn, rye, wheat or barley. The traditional countries that produce whiskey are Ireland and Scotland. Strong drink from these regions is highly valued in the world, especially such a well-known brand like Jameson. Whiskey, the price of which can vary greatly depending on the manufacturer and the period of exposure, is still the most popular strong alcoholic drink in the British Isles.

Brand History Jameson

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Ireland in the second half of the eighteenth centuryexperienced an unprecedented economic recovery. Against this background, the production of alcoholic beverages also grew. Many intelligent entrepreneurs quickly turned their attention to the industry, among others was John Jemeson. Mr. Jameson was not new to this business and had an idea of ​​what a good distillery should be and how it should be managed. After almost a year of deliberation, John decided to open his production in Dublin Bown Street.

Four sons in the family of Jameson grew upand became irreplaceable helpers. The second son, named after his father John, after his wedding, became a business partner. The family business, which received a new name, John Jameson & Son, earned a new strength, and soon became the leader among all the Irish distilleries.

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After the death of 83-year-old Jameson Companygoes completely to John Jr. Around the same time, Irish whiskey is gaining popularity in Albion and bypasses its Scottish counterpart. First, because of its softer and lighter taste. Secondly, due to well-established maritime logistics with neighboring England - the main consumer of Jameson whiskey. By the end of the nineteenth century, the Jameson family business became the largest employer in all of Dublin. Jameson whiskey became recognizable outside of Britain - in all its colonies and in America. Having managed to survive the economic crisis, prohibition and the second world war, the Jameson case flourished to this day. To keep production, John Jameson & Son teamed up with other major Irish whiskey producers. Despite the transfer of production from the capital to the South of the country, the legendary brand was preserved along with all the technologies.

Varieties

To date, the range of Jameson whiskey, available to a wide range of buyers, looks like this:

1) Classic "Jameson". A drink of at least six years old, prepared according to the traditional recipe of the Jameson family. It uses a blend of grain and malt spirits.

2) "Jameson" 12-year-old. The most famous blend lineup. Aged in oak barrels from under the "Sherry" or "Bourbon." The bouquet stands out caramel and oak notes.

3) "Jameson" 18-year-old. The blend of the future masterpiece is aged in two stages: 1) sherry barrels of single malt wiki; 2) American oak barrels from the "Bourbon".

4) "Jameson Gold". A unique blend of classic blend and whiskey special reserve, aged in new American oak barrels, provides a long-lasting aftertaste.

Jameson whiskey is the best-selling Irish brand and is among the top 100 most popular alcoholic beverages in the world.

Currently the price of whiskey JamesonThe classic recipe is in the region of 1 500 rubles. Twelve-year adhesive tape will cost 2 500 rubles, it is produced in a burgundy case-tube. A bottle of eighteen-year-old Jameson whiskey 1 liter will cost 5,000 rubles: a set of a rectangular case and bottle is made in a saturated green color. The average price for Jameson Gold in online stores is 6,500 rubles.