[FONT="]Welcome to the B&B Speakeasy Spirit of the Month![/FONT]
[FONT="]Our selection for March 2009 will be Jameson's Irish Whiskey
[/FONT] [imga=right]http://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/media/16171/full[/imga]Ah, March. Things are looking up. Spring is well on its way, and we have the tipsiest of all holidays smack-dab in the middle of the month. And what better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than with a true Irish Whiskey?
This month we're going with another pick-your-own bottling, and this time around you've got a LOT to choose from. Jameson's offers many different bottlings, including 12yr Reserve, Pure Pot Still, Gold Reserve, 18yr Reserve, and Rarest and Signature Reserves. All of the above featuring their traditional “single distillery” component and their distinctive pot-still character.
The Jameson distillery was founded in Dublin in 1780 and by 1800 had become the world's most popular whiskey. However, Irish independence, the temperance movement and American prohibition dealt strong blows to the brand throughout the ensuing decades. In response to the economic pressure, the few remaining Irish Whiskey distillers (John Power & Son, John Jameson & Son and the Cork Distillers company) formed a conglomerate distillery in Cork dubbed the “New Midledon Distillery,” at which Jameson's is stilled to this day. Currently, Jameson's has sold over 2.5 million cases and is one of the most popular brands of whiskey in the world.
Jameson's is made only with malted and unmalted (“green” barley. The unmalted barley imparts the traditional Irish characteristics, and the “pure pot still” character, unique to Irish whiskeys, emparts a smooth richness not found in other spirits. Jameson's is triple-distilled, and seasoned in oak casks, a mix of sherry and bourbon casks depending on the specific bottling. The motto “sine metu,” Latin for “without fear.” is printed on every label. This is personally one of the tiny details I find most endearing about Jameson's.[imga=left]http://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/media/16170/full[/imga]
I've decided to pick up the 12yr, but I'm looking forward to hearing about the even higher-end offerings from members who might be inclined to spend a little bit more. Either way, the base offering sets the standard for Irish Whiskey around the world, which is why we're making it our Spirit of the Month for March! Happy St. Patrick's Day!!
Cheers!
-100% whiskey lover, 50% Irish, and 0% saint... Patrick
(Oh, and check here for a recap of all our our Spirit of the Month discussions!)
[FONT="]Our selection for March 2009 will be Jameson's Irish Whiskey
[/FONT] [imga=right]http://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/media/16171/full[/imga]Ah, March. Things are looking up. Spring is well on its way, and we have the tipsiest of all holidays smack-dab in the middle of the month. And what better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than with a true Irish Whiskey?
This month we're going with another pick-your-own bottling, and this time around you've got a LOT to choose from. Jameson's offers many different bottlings, including 12yr Reserve, Pure Pot Still, Gold Reserve, 18yr Reserve, and Rarest and Signature Reserves. All of the above featuring their traditional “single distillery” component and their distinctive pot-still character.
The Jameson distillery was founded in Dublin in 1780 and by 1800 had become the world's most popular whiskey. However, Irish independence, the temperance movement and American prohibition dealt strong blows to the brand throughout the ensuing decades. In response to the economic pressure, the few remaining Irish Whiskey distillers (John Power & Son, John Jameson & Son and the Cork Distillers company) formed a conglomerate distillery in Cork dubbed the “New Midledon Distillery,” at which Jameson's is stilled to this day. Currently, Jameson's has sold over 2.5 million cases and is one of the most popular brands of whiskey in the world.
Jameson's is made only with malted and unmalted (“green” barley. The unmalted barley imparts the traditional Irish characteristics, and the “pure pot still” character, unique to Irish whiskeys, emparts a smooth richness not found in other spirits. Jameson's is triple-distilled, and seasoned in oak casks, a mix of sherry and bourbon casks depending on the specific bottling. The motto “sine metu,” Latin for “without fear.” is printed on every label. This is personally one of the tiny details I find most endearing about Jameson's.[imga=left]http://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/media/16170/full[/imga]
I've decided to pick up the 12yr, but I'm looking forward to hearing about the even higher-end offerings from members who might be inclined to spend a little bit more. Either way, the base offering sets the standard for Irish Whiskey around the world, which is why we're making it our Spirit of the Month for March! Happy St. Patrick's Day!!
Cheers!
-100% whiskey lover, 50% Irish, and 0% saint... Patrick
(Oh, and check here for a recap of all our our Spirit of the Month discussions!)
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