Jameson Irish Whiskey is a triple-distilled blended Irish whiskey produced in County Cork, Ireland, by Irish Distillers (owned by Pernod Ricard).
Key Details
• Type: Blended Irish whiskey (combining single pot still and grain whiskey)
• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 40% (80 proof)
• Aging: Aged for a minimum of 4 years in seasoned oak casks (ex-bourbon and ex-sherry barrels)
• Origin: Founded by John Jameson in Dublin in 1780; currently distilled and matured at the Midleton Distillery in County Cork
Popular Expressions
• Jameson Original: The iconic green-bottle flagship blend with a smooth, light floral, spicy wood, and vanilla flavor profile.
• Jameson Black Barrel: A richer expression matured in double-charred ex-bourbon barrels, featuring notes of toffee, butterscotch, and toasted oak.
• Jameson Caskmates: Finished in craft beer barrels (such as Stout or IPA editions from Franciscan Well / Eight Degrees Brewing).
• Flavored & Specialty Editions: Jameson Orange, Jameson Cold Brew, Triple Triple, and Crested.
How to Drink It
• Signature Serve: The "Jameson, Ginger and Lime" highball (1 part Jameson Original to 3 parts ginger ale, garnished with a lime wedge).
• Other Styles: Enjoyed neat, on the rocks, with a splash of water, or in classic whiskey cocktails.