The company has been running since 1780 and has developed and perfected the art of producing the premium quality, top shelf, and smoothest Irish whiskey in the world today. Also, what in the heck does Virginia have to do with Kentucky Bourbon??? If you are not an active Catholic or Protestant. 1 pint of stout and a halfun of Jameson.. 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. I can guarantee no one here in Dublin or Ireland gives a crap either way. Also how does Navan end up in a Heineken? Powers is good and inexpensive but 2 Gingers is better then them all and reasonably priced!!! Up here in Canada (BC) its quite difficult to find. They are just businesses making whiskey. You may see the Co. Offaly whiskey grow even more now that William Grant & Sons owns it, and will be building the new distillery soon. so stop bringing religion into alcoholdrink what you like and leave the bigotry at the doorif people spent a few hours getting to know each other over a drink we wouldnt have half the discrimination we have today. When I lived in Providence, there was a lot of Powers drinking going on. Brands! Love Black Bush but Jamesons Gold Reserve gets my vote as the very best Ive had. Its an American argument that doesnt carry weight here, whiskey is whiskey. I was aware of the obvious problem with the claim that Bushmills is 'protestant whisky' but this gives a great insight. Though in the end, I do really prefer Bushmills. Comment 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. It was one of the longest and most destructive conflicts in European history, resulting in millions of casualties. Granted, I dont mix my whiskey with Coke or Ginger Ale, so perhaps Im missing the best presentation of Powers Gold Label. I love Redbreast and always have a bottle about, but based on some comments here Ill definitely be picking up a bottle of Powers Gold Label. Well Kentucky used to be part of the state of Virginia, but that doesnt mean you blame the whiskey for something that happened in that state. Initially a war between various Protestant and Catholic states in the fragmented Holy Roman Empire, it gradually developed into a more general . This was a long term plan but theyve brought it forward by about 8-10 years. Have a good one. You are a great person to forgive and forget the horrible crime that were personal committed against you. Produced at Cooley for Sidney Frank, it appears to have been geared mainly for the American market. This is mildly off topic, but does anyone else find Jameson to be similar in many ways to Wild Turkey bourbon? However, some of the buildings have been incorporated into the National College of Art and Design, and are now protected structures. FoinahYou nailed it. I serve it in Texas to my St. Patricks day guests and several times a year otherwise. Jesus, Mary and Joseph! I think Paddys may be even rarer in the US than Powers. I was raised Catholic by my mother after the parents divorced when I was three. I prefer the taste of Bushmills as its smoother where Jameson is a sharper taste. And as you can check from the email address I come from Finland, a protestant country. Great smooth flavor and a soft long finish. The whiskey was originally produced in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland, at the . In particular the 1951 offering of which Ive never tasted its superior. Seriously (though I actually was), I very much appreciated the original article, as I had had often wondered about that Jamesons = Catholic; Bushmills = Protestant thing. Never tried Redbreast for some reason. The overwhelming majority of people in Ireland just want to get on with their lives, as they have always done and forget about this petty conflict. About 5 or 6 years ago they flooeded Irish bars with it just before St. Paddys Day,almost forcing bars to sell off a lot of free stock they received. Despised it. Support the old sod. It was the anti-Catholic hiring practices that Bushmills employed in Northern Ireland that fueled the snub. Please remember quite a few of you presidents from Grant to Clinton descended from this part of the world. First published on March 17, 2016 / 1:00 PM. I see. Enough said I thought, and bought the next round. 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). 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. By far the biggest of this selection. As an irish american raised in an irish roman catholic family I can say this: All Irish whiskey is great. [2] I still live there. Cocktail Kingdom Stainless Steel Julep Strainer, Kuhn Rikon 4-Inch Nonstick Colori Paring Knife, UPDATE: So much has been discovered since this post originally went up, about the dangers of quinine in people with quinine sensitivity. Contrary and challenging to the end- does this not sum up the Celtic spirit, whatever its origin or leaning? Ive been to the area that Bush Mills in manufactured and its total UFV territory. Look for a new addition to the landscape, The Irishman Original Clan & Single Malt. It is about the spirit in the bottle, not in a church. Ive always preferred the non-woodsy irish Whiskeys so Powers, Knappogue, Red Breast, and recently the Spots have been my drink of choice and never was a fan of bushmills. I believe that Germany is the largest market for Tullamore Dew, followed by many of the Eastern European countries. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about jeff. Thank you everyone for the new rea, Finally home from three wonderful days in Berlin a, When life gives you fresh passionfruits. Besides, Id have to prove I can fill a job where the company cant find a local. Delicious! Distilling of locally grown agricultural to produce alcohol is something that is not peculiar to Ireland. Good luck and god bless Hun. I also like Writers Tears, Bushmills and the Redbreast (12 more so than the 15). A Mac computer geek thats too young to retire and too old for male prostitution. Also, your giving Prince Harry more money to go on vacation, maybe Vegas again perhaps? All appointments are made solely on the basis of merit.. In 1998 Bushmills was part of IDL, which owned all the whiskies coming out of Ireland with the excpetion of the few from Cooley. So by your logic it is fair to say that Every time you raise a glass of American Bourbon you are in essence raising a glass to an Native American losing his land (and in MOST cases his life) to British/American rule! Privacy Policy | Irish whiskeys like Bushmills, Redbreast, Powers, and Green Spot, amongst others, have arisen on the market with their own distinctive characteristics. 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. [3] At the time the distillery had three pot stills, though only one, a 500-gallon still is thought to have been in use. One company that undeniably did discriminate against Catholics though was Guinness in Dublin yet i dont see any boycotts in place for that. To my certain knowledge and as am employee of Bushmills (and a Catholic by birth, but an atheist by choice), you are entirely mistaken. 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). All of this is just silly, Ireland is totally united in the bottle. Yup, only the americans give a shit about this stuff anymore. If you read J.F. I just brought some Tyrconnell 10-year port cask aged home from duty free it is delicious. Tulley Dew 10 Year Single Malt! And good whiskey. This is excellent. Drink is one thing that unites Ireland it is shocking to see that some, primarily in the US, try to politicise it. There is a rivalry, to be sure, but it is all about business, and not about religion. OK, OK, can be pretty good and certainly much cheaper. Clean, fresh. With regard to Powers Gold Label: I bought a bottle last week after reading about how decent a drink it was. Last I was in Ireland, about three weeks ago, I bought two bottles at a shop for 22 each. As the graph below shows, close to half the Irish American population is Protestant, while just one-third of Irish Americans are Catholic. The attitudes and actions of German Catholics and Protestants during the Nazi era were shaped not only by their religious beliefs, but by other factors as well, including: Backlash against the Weimar Republicand the political, economic, and social changes in Germany that occurred during the 1920s Anti-Communism Nationalism [1] Irish Distillers owned the brand until its sale to Sazerac in 2016. Just setting the record straight. 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. Irish for the whiskey There was a big banner from the 80s in one of our meeting rooms that read boycott bushmills they discriminate because they were from the north they didnt use to hire catholic workers. Your email address will not be published. It has shaped Ireland's agriculture, literature, song and now, more than ever - our economy.. It wouldnt have anything to do with the fact that Guinness is in the Republic of Ireland and Bushmills is in Northern Ireland would it? Im Irish American and I volunteered for both Sinn Fin and Irish Northern aide. The cheap rustic stuff is often the best. It is calles an ORANGEMANhas nothing to do with Syracuse University. I must have been misinformed. For this reason, Bushmills has a bigger flavor, while Jameson has a much lighter flavor. From the outset of the Reformation, Luther and his associates had fiercely proclaimed the Christian's obligation to "be subject to the governing authorities," asserting, with Saint Paul, that "the powers that be are ordained by God . Bushmills does not, to my certain knowledge, employ Catholics as certain industries/companies are, let us say, reserved for one tribe or another in the Black North. Get your facts right ! As a proud Corkonian, I feel the need to set the record straight. The fact that this blog has been going for so very long tells me the myth is true. This article is based on a paper delivered at the American Catholic Historical Association conference But the Bushmills Distillery Reserve, a bottle of which my very, very good sister recently brought back as a gift from Belfast, is holy smoking delicious good. It is Bushmills that supplies single malt (The Old Bushmills Distillery is the only one of the three in Ireland that distills only triple distilled single malt whiskey, while the Midleton Distillery produces grain & pure potstill spirit and Cooley produces double distilled single malt, grain & potstill), as well as doing the bottling for Jameson, Powers & Paddys (All from Midleton, along with Red Breast, Greenspot & Tullamore Dew). Period. Thank you for the real-world experience! Though I like all of the ones mentioned above more. Is Jameson, Bushmills Really Catholic Versus Protestant Whiskey? Slainte. Ive never even seen a bottle of Paddys (although I havent really been making an exhaustive search). Though I guess thats for a different forum. Three persons in one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. [4] At the time of his visit, the distillery was home to five pot stills, two of which with capacities of 25,000 gallons, were amongst the largest ever built. 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. CATHOLICISM vs PROTESTANTISM!! You will love this stuff. -as he grabbed the Red Breast off the shelf. The difference between the two has to do with the history of whiskey production in Ireland. For the record I have had many a session all over the island both North and south. Plus, many of the whiskies can be sipped neat or on the rocks. 17-18 years old found the love of my lifea catholic girl. In my opinion, its one of the blandest, albeit smoothest, whiskeys Ive tasted. In true Irish US tradition, my son is a cop and we will drink any Irish whiskey all of which are superior to Scotch. This kind of stupidity makes us look like clowns in the eyes of most real Irish. red breast is my favorite single pot still whisky!! We were up near Bushmills this past summer during our Ireland vacation (on our way from Belfast to The Causeway) and our Tipperary-based guide recommended not stopping there due to the companys historic treatment of Catholics. I noticed a little uncertainty about spelling in the story. We intend to vigorously defend our position. Not enough time to read through comments. Im an Irish barman and I am stunned by the ignorant waffle that some Irish Americans spew about the oul sod. Nose But none of it means much, anyway: both distilleries are owned by huge international entities: Jameson by French liquor conglomerate Pernod-Ricard, and Bushmills by the English firm Diageo. Just dont do anything silly like order it on the rocksits way too good for that. Powers Gold Label is also wonderful and dirt cheap. Hes either the only Irishman who believes this or some in this thread are misinformed. I said, so youre Protestant? [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]. Ferdinand II was a devout Roman Catholic and relatively intolerant when compared to his predecessor, Rudolf II. But in Falls Road and Shankill Road it is not really about religion, is it? Yet a great friend of Catholic Ireland. Yes, it is definitely misguided, even nuts, but its not a myth. Bushmills is a great whisky celebrating an important anniversary this year with an updated look that will appear in late 2009. Gin with a lime is Protestant. Not sure if it is available outside of Ireland, but if you can, get a hold of a bottle. The whole time I was in Dublin (or even while I was Belfast) I never once heard anyone say anything about any whiskey having a religion. In April I went to Jerusalem. 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. Believe in the Trinity of God. Thats like native Americans boycotting jack Daniels because of American colonialism. say more. Utter nonsense. I was playing golf in Ireland, and I asked my caddy what was his favorite whiskey. Love a pleanty One good friend turned to me and chuckled. Counter-Reformation, also called Catholic Reformation or Catholic Revival, in the history of Christianity, the Roman Catholic efforts directed in the 16th and early 17th centuries both against the Protestant Reformation and toward internal renewal. #103. This is because Guinness is now seen as a world-wide iconic Irish brand and brings in lots of money to the southern Irish economy. In return, Bushmills receives grain whiskey from both Midleton & Cooley. @Allen: Thats just my point. The main differences between Tullamore Dew vs Jameson are: Tullamore Dew is produced in different distilleries, whereas Jameson is produced in a single distillery. Youd probably get glassed if you asked the question in certain places in Ireland or Scotland. Protestant - to 'protest'. Now, its important to note that the Scottish Reformation occurred in 1560, so odds are in favor of the founder of the Jameson distillery, being Scottish, was a damn Protestant. Theres Whiskey and a prod or a catholic will drink it either way. @Burnsy and Andrew: I dont drink Guiness or Jameson (for those particular reasons) I drink Paddys or Powers Whiskey and Murphys Stout!!!! Liquorice-like sherry notes Hi, I actually know the reason behind the controversy. Oh and Bushmills was NOT licensed to distill in 1608Thats marketing Bullshit. The Catholic and Protestant Reformations established long-lasting effects within the religious world. Powers is a brand of Irish whiskey. 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. Bushmills isnt produed deep in the heart of protestant country its produced on the north coast which is mixed catholic and protestant, sure the catholic stronghold Glens of Antrim are down the road. The Ambassador had both Jameson and Bushmills on offer. 2nd line was bottling Jameson. Dont fall for those expensive effete offerings. Bushmills, on the other hand, was officially licensed in 1608 by King James I (of Bible fame) and despite of its location deep in the heart of Protestant country (and this next bit is straight from my local Bushmills rep, so take it or leave it) has a Catholic as a master distiller. And as our clan motto states commit thy work to god. Cant believe this discussion thread is still going on since 2009! I was wondering this myself. Lived in Ireland my whole life and as an avid whiskey drinker, both scotch and Irish, Ive never encountered that conversation. Not sure what Guinness has to do with this, but your claim goes against everything we were taught about him, but maybe history is just whitewashed for us Yanks. Regarding the Catholic/Protestant/Jewish/Corn Beef relationship, Man is walking down the street in Belfast. Peter Knox hit the nail on the head in #103 & Hey Bartender is right, giving a crap about what religion founded a whiskeys distillery is about as authentically Irish as corned beefFYI: not a single Irish person I spoke to knew had ever heard of corned beef, it wasnt in the grocery stores & certainly not on any menus. Catholic fiction teaches us then how to better read the Bible, which demands the both/and reading of the letter and spirit. In 1841, John Power, grandson of the founder was awarded a baronetcy, a hereditary title. 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. Most of those comments are from Americans who watch a lot of television, Im afraid. One happens to be located in a majority Protestant area and one located in a majority Catholic area, big deal! Next Post Xante Pear Liqueur (Not A Sex Toy). It may not be factual, verified, or correct, but definitely true. Jameson was pretty much founded in 1780 when John Jameson a Scottish guy purchased the Bow Street Distillery, which at the time was one of the biggest distilleries in Ireland. @Rob: my scotch comment was tongue-in-cheek. Wow, not one mention of Tullamore Dew. One of them said, My enemys enemy is my friend.. Terrific reading. The Master Distiller, Colum Eagan, is indeed a Catholic himself and comes from Co. Laois in ROI. I am also a fan of Tullemore and Black Bush. But generally, if you like it sweet, you like Jamesons products (including Redbreast, 1780, and Powers) If you like it dry, youll prefer the Busmills lineup. If you had and asked for Bushmills, you would have received a long stare and possibly been asked to leave. The root of this myth lies in the fact that Bushmills is located in the predominately Protestant and still British Northern Ireland. To those who want to talk about Catholic vs Protestant issues, at least go visit the country before assuming anything. Whiskey hasnt got a religion. However, the only brand of Irish I ever saw in the Balkans was Tullamore Dew. Hats off to all the others. There is only one Catholic church in my town the rest are Baptist or other protestant. Question, in the US, is Powers readily available? (Ref. They also bottle Powers & Paddys as well. ! Idiot!! Roman Catholic influence on the whiskey world doesn't end with Henry VIII, however. Class dismissed. 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