The Jameson Distillery: Whisky "born in Dublin

If the brand's slogan is "born in Dublin", it's no mere coincidence. In fact, this whisky was born in the dark alleys of the capital, and more precisely in the heart of Dublin's industrial district of Smithfield Village.

The story begins in the 19th century, when John Jameson, an entrepreneur born in the capital, decided to set up his own small business producing whiskey from malted and unmalted barley. In 8170, with just a few vats and the simplest distilling equipment, the machine was launched, production could begin and the first lines of the Jameson legend were written...

Today, the story of this whiskey is a success story known to all. Irish whiskey is one of the most widely consumed spirits in the world, and Jameson is one of the world's most popular products for whiskey lovers.

The strength of Jameson, which has set it apart from other Irish products, is its production technique, which gives it a fine, subtle, slightly caramelised taste.

To obtain a Jameson worthy of the name, the quality of the water is of vital importance for the taste of the final product. Finally, to obtain a typically Irish whiskey, it must be distilled 3 times.

The whole process is explained to us during a visit to the distillery, accompanied by an expert who will be sure to reveal all the secrets of this historic site and this emblematic spirit.

All this while strolling among the distillation equipment. The equipment on display comes from the first stills used by John Jameson when the distillery was founded. The many barrels stored throughout the building, along with the smells of barley, malt and spirit, make this a place that plunges us into the past atmosphere of the Dublin distillery. You can see the site's exposed old stones, which seem intent on whispering secret anecdotes...

It's advisable to allow an hour for the visit so that you can take part in the various workshops, including a blind tasting to learn how to distinguish, like an expert, between genuine Irish whiskey and another whiskey, such as Scotch or American.