Jamieson Irish Whiskey

[In the Kitchen]

The store I go to is featuring this whiskey. Before I buy it, has anyone ever heard of it or tried it? I ask hoping you will save me money or worse, having to lose it. Thanks.

[jennyema]

It's one of the most famous of the whiskeys.

We, ah, go through a lot of it.

[Toots]

I've even toured the factory in Dublin! I highly recommend this whiskey. I'd be curious to hear Uncle Bob's thoughts (it is not a bourbon but it is a close cousin).

Do we have any Irish posters here? I'm sure they can vouch for the whiskey.

[lifesaver]

i'd really like to try some of that irish whisky

[justplainbill]

It's ok but I prefer Bushmills, especially Black Bush.

[Scotch]

Their regular label is a good but not great Irish whiskey. They do make better stuff, but it's very expensive.

[Uncle Bob]

I don't drink enough Irish to comment...I've had Jameson 12(?) before...Right now I have Bushmills and Powers...I drink the Bushmills on rare occasions --- The Powers I've used in a Homemade Irish Cream recipe mostly...

[Jeff G.]

Originally Posted by In the Kitchen

The store I go to is featuring this whiskey. Before I buy it, has anyone ever heard of it or tried it? I ask hoping you will save me money or worse, having to lose it. Thanks.

not my favorite Irish Whiskey. Tulamore Dew has better flavor and is smoother.

[bullseye]

+1 for the Tullamore Dew!

[In the Kitchen]

Tulamore Dew ? Now you have me confused! Is this particular whiskey imported too? I think this Jamieson Whiskey is imported. The fact you state it was smoother makes me interested. Guess I will have to see if the store even carries this Tulamore Dew. I thank you all for your comments. Truly helps to make the right choice. It is only cause I TRUST you so much and know you wouldn't want me to be disappointed. means a lot. Thanks

[Loprraine]

It is wonderful stuff. As someone mentined, there is better, but Jamieson is still great. I would buy it, (actually maybe probably a few bottles), and enjoy it.

[Michael in FtW]

I usually buy Paddy if I can find it - but Jamieson is a good 2nd choice and I usually have a bottle of one or the other in the cabinet at all times.

[Toots]

I went to Ireland about 12 years ago with my ex-husband and I bought 2 bottles of Jameson back. Well, soon after the trip he & I separated and started divorce proceedings. Needless to say, the Jameson did NOT last very long - good medicne when you need it, if you know what I'm saying.

I still get a Jameson when we go out to a few of the Irish pubs in our area.

[jennyema]

I don't regard Jamieson as anything special. You can buy it in any liquor store.

Sort of the equivalent of Makers Mark or Dewars.

We do drink a lot of Jamieson, though. Often with ginger ale.

We spend $$ on good bourbon though.

[In the Kitchen]

Originally Posted by jennyema

I don't regard Jamieson as anything special. You can buy it in any liquor store.

Sort of the equivalent of Makers Mark or Dewars.

We do drink a lot of Jamieson, though. Often with ginger ale.

We spend $$ on good bourbon though.

You are right! That is what the ad said when it was advertising this Jamieson. They suggested to drink with ginger ale. I know ginger is good for your health wise so I figure offsetting drinking the Jamieson w/ some ginger ale is half good? Kind of crazy the way I find reason to try things.

[qmax]

Originally Posted by jennyema

I don't regard Jamieson as anything special. You can buy it in any liquor store.

Sort of the equivalent of Makers Mark or Dewars.

We do drink a lot of Jamieson, though. Often with ginger ale.

We spend $$ on good bourbon though.

Makers Mark and Dewars are completly different animals from each other.

One's a bourbon (made predominantly from corn) and one is a whiskey (malted grain). Jamieson is similar to Dewars.

[jennyema]

Originally Posted by qmax

Makers Mark and Dewars are completly different animals from each other.

One's a bourbon (made predominantly from corn) and one is a whiskey (malted grain). Jamieson is similar to Dewars.

Yes, I know.

I should have made myself clearer.

They are all brands of whiskey. Different types of whiskey. But what I meant was, brand-wise, J's is to irish Whiskey what Maker's is to bourbon or Dewars is to scotch.

Jamieson's isn't a higher end product like Bulleit or Bookers or Johnny Walker Blue or Macallan.

Personally, I don't think irish whiskey is that similar to scotch whiskey.

But they're all good!