Historically a single pot still whiskey, the flagship Powers Gold Label brand was the first Irish whiskey ever to be bottled. Contrary and challenging to the end- does this not sum up the Celtic spirit, whatever its origin or leaning? As an American, am I being disloyal to Scotland when I drink Jamesons? Good luck and god bless Hun. By far the biggest of this selection. It is either good or it is not. They are just businesses making whiskey. Catholic fiction teaches us then how to better read the Bible, which demands the both/and reading of the letter and spirit. Palate Yes, it is definitely misguided, even nuts, but its not a myth. For the record, despite the Scottish reformation, that doesnt mean Jamieson was a Proddy. There is whiskey, and a whiskey drinker is a whiskey drinker no matter how they take it. Anyone try Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey? A Mac computer geek thats too young to retire and too old for male prostitution. No one here has a soft spot in their heart for Paddys?. Well, Jeffrey Morgenthaler, youve clearly never been to a privately owned Irish Catholic pub. Me, Ill opt mostly for the great spirits of the independent Cooley Distillery, located just north of Dublin. mhermher 9 yr. ago I always remark "that's Protestant whiskey" at any mention of bushmills, but no one ever catches the reference. CATHOLICISM vs PROTESTANTISM!! I hear that William Grant & Sons has a contract with LDI to have Tullamore Dew produced in Cork until 2025, so they will have to either be creative to release anything from the new distillery or have some mighty fine aged whiskey come the latter half of the next decade. Spose its kinda like Rangers (hoik-phew) and Celtic FC really. [1] In recent years, several single pot still variants have been relaunched under the Powers label. Ive tried to correct his misinterpretation but he thinks his name is funnier. The date 1608 listed all over the Bushmills bottle is not only the date The King of England allowed distilling to take place in Northern Ireland it is also the date the plantation of Ulster began. I rag on about political whisky to those who are green only on the 17th and 18th of March.Hell, I even This kind of stupidity makes us look like clowns in the eyes of most real Irish. In the tv show The Wire McNulty made a comment about not drinking that fucking Protesant whiskey when asked by Bunk why he always drank Jamesons. (typically with the dots de-emphasised using colour and font size), is a brand of Irish whiskey produced by William Grant & Sons. Thank you for the real-world experience! Whisky is Scotch, followed by Canada. I was told by one Irishman the RedBreast would change my life and another one told me that The Irishman Founders Reserve would do the same. This is now a historical landmark. Powers' Morte d'Urban, for example, the novel may strike you as the slightly humorous failures of an all-too worldly priest. If you dont beleive in god the whole situation would appear ridiculous. The fun is is teasing those who do not know/care to understand. Sweeter, rich with barley, and perfect with one ice cube. It was the anti-Catholic hiring practices that Bushmills employed in Northern Ireland that fueled the snub. I even have taken a liking to Bushmills Irish Honey when Im in a cocktail mood.Not being Irish and not wanting to get political. Mostly only Catholics or the nonreligious drink here. Still enjoy the Black Bush and the Bushmills 16yr. The truth of the matter is, the age-old faux-pas of ordering Bushmills for fear of supporting English aggression and offending the Republic of Ireland is about as Irish as corned beef which is to say, not very Irish at all but rather Irish-American (Sorry, kids, corned beef is a Jewish invention). [1], Historically, Powers Gold Label was the best-selling whiskey in Ireland. and IRELAND vs SCOTLAND!! Im coming to celebrate Repeal Da, Fall book drop. I just brought some Tyrconnell 10-year port cask aged home from duty free it is delicious. The widely-accepted Irish-American version is that Jameson is Catholic whiskey and Bushmills is Protestant whiskey. For the record I have had many a session all over the island both North and south. Bushmills, which refused to hire Catholics for many years has been actively trying to recruit Catholic employees of late, because the pay a wee tax penalty for lack of diversity in their workforce. Personal life experience. Will never forgive parents. Just dont do anything silly like order it on the rocksits way too good for that. The fact that this blog has been going for so very long tells me the myth is true. 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. The Roman Catholic Church responded to the Protestant challenge by purging itself of the abuses and ambiguities that had opened the way to revolt . Instead, American Catholics drew exten sively from an earlier movement launched by Father Mathew, a Catholic friar in Ireland.1 This article analyzes the ways in which lay Catholics adapted temperance 1. Wow, this was such a fun read through. 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. If you are not an active Catholic or Protestant. It has shaped Ireland's agriculture, literature, song and now, more than ever - our economy.. Three persons in one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Catholic powers praised the killings, and the French Protestant cause saw a wave of exile and conversions. Its summer here in Oregon, which means barbecues, camping trips and river floats are on the agenda for the next few months. Spent a crap of $$$ too so we could compare them all side by side. Bad Catholic that I am, I always drank Bushmills over Jameson. As an irish american raised in an irish roman catholic family I can say this: I am not trying to be offensive here, but really, it is just so dumb. I come from the border and powers was the biggest seller by ten to one over any other whiskey,jemmy was next ,bush mills was not even on the optics and it was all about their hiring practices of workers and not the religion of their owners, @jen These are the books and tools I use every single day to make drinks at home and behind the bar. Bushmills on one end, Jamesons on the other. The Protestant Reformation was a religious reform movement that swept through Europe in the 1500s. neat, I take Jameson if Bushmills is not available. Currently rumored to be building a new distillery, Well, I already put my two cents in well up the thread, but here is some topical good news for the distillery in the North2013 Spirit of the Year: Bushmills http://www.winemag.com/Web-2013/2013-Spirit-of-the-Year-Bushmills/, Having just had this discussion with my buddy who was bribed with a bottle of Bush to express his love of it via twitter (which he refused, good man that he is) I have to say the following-. Connemara Cask Strength is a real treat, and Greenore Single Grain is likewise enjoyable. Prefer the Irish whiskeys but never met a single malt I didnt savor. Nuts. This is coming from a protestant raised irish man from the local area. But there was a bar that had a shot of Powers and a Guinness for $7, so as you can guess I ended up drinking quite a bit of it. To this day, even though IDL sold the Bushmills distillery to Diageo a number of years ago, the bottling facility at Bushmills still handles some of the bottling of Jameson, Powers & Paddys. I was playing golf in Ireland, and I asked my caddy what was his favorite whiskey. And as our clan motto states commit thy work to god. Catholics represented the unstable Republican persona and therefore the company hired few people from the catholic areas. Cheers! Get your facts right ! We dont live in the dark ages anymore, though clearly prejudice and ignorance persist. It resulted in the creation of a branch of Christianity called Protestantism, a name used collectively to refer to the many religious groups that separated from the Roman Catholic Church due to differences in doctrine. Bushmills is a great whisky celebrating an important anniversary this year with an updated look that will appear in late 2009. Redbreast IS great for sipping (especially for the price) and Powers Gold is fine too. Jameson was a Dublin Whidkey but it was Protestant. I was aware of the obvious problem with the claim that Bushmills is 'protestant whisky' but this gives a great insight. If they do in fact have a Catholic Master Distiller, he is probably just the token worker. Literal Meaning. Redbreast makes for good sipping but for my budget Powers is my standby. All in all meaning, were I to have gone to Ireland to visit, my relatives would probably have been more confused than was I. I would wager that half the comments are from people that have never been to Irelandif I drink vodka does this make me a communist -no! Catholics and Protestants have a different view on the nature of the church. The Master Distiller, Colum Eagan, is indeed a Catholic himself and comes from Co. Laois in ROI. [8] This was a notable departure for the firm, as for many years the big Dublin distilling dynasties had shunned the use of Coffey stills, questioning if their output, grain whiskey, could even be termed whiskey. It has been my favorite since discovering it at the Buena Vista Cafe in San Francisco. First published on March 17, 2016 / 1:00 PM. I noticed a little uncertainty about spelling in the story. No coffee or anything green. . Who really cares. Cant comment on the long term contract in Cork as I hadnt heard that, but I assume they have some sort of get out clause if there is a contract. Protestant - to 'protest'. Theres Whiskey and a prod or a catholic will drink it either way. Slainte. Although, when faced with only Jameson and Bushmills, I will usually go for the Bushmills. The good news is I dont have to worry about car bomb in Hicktown. I do drink whatever. 2nd line was bottling Jameson. My wife has just blown raspberries on my belly whilst Ive been reading this crap seriously it doesnt matter which type of sky fairy you believe in bushmills black label vs tulamore dew is a close run thing and depends on how and what mood youre in rather that some stupid pagan affiliation. Youd be hard to convince me it is 40 proof, much less 80. 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). Next Post Xante Pear Liqueur (Not A Sex Toy). catholic - from the Greek adjective (katholikos), meaning "universal". The truth is that great whiskey is produced in both the north and south of Ireland. 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. A great whiskey. You will love this stuff. -as he grabbed the Red Breast off the shelf. Do not place them next to each other. Im a man who likes to know what he is drinking. March 17, 2016 / 1:00 PM / CBS San Francisco. Clicking on a product takes you to Amazon, which helps me keep this site running, so thank you in advance! One more thing Since Pernod Ricard shut down the grain stills at the old Bushmills distillery, all of the grain whiskey in Bushmills is from Middleton! When it comes to what crosses my lips I guess I am an agnostic. In 1841, John Power, grandson of the founder was awarded a baronetcy, a hereditary title. I also like Writers Tears, Bushmills and the Redbreast (12 more so than the 15). I am definitively a black bush person but I was mentioning that while spending a lot of time in Ireland back in 1998, I saw, while visiting the Bushmills distillery, cartons of Jameson bottles on the bottling chain. It is all quite harmonious between the distilleries. Cant wait to find out. Such crap why are all these experts so called Irishmen living in US. Although some Protestants continued to make and sell alcohol, and many more consumed it, the pressure was . In side-by-side STEEL CAGES!! . @Allen: Thats just my point. One of them said, My enemys enemy is my friend.. Im after trying many whiskies and Jamesons Gold is my current favourite, if a bit spendy. If you ever try a more exclusive blend or a single malt, dont dare poison it with ginger ale . Jameson Is Catholic and Bushmills Is Protestant 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. I had the 15yr old Kilbeggan during a visit at the Cooley distillery a few years back, and it was damn tasty. Click here to learn how to make this and other drinks for a slushie machine! [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. Now this character I met at the bar is trying to tell me its the other way around. 1996 in coal harbour Vancouver BC. Please remember quite a few of you presidents from Grant to Clinton descended from this part of the world. And it was always welcomed as a special Balkan business bestowal, to grease whatever wheels needed turning. However, ownership remained in the family until 1966, and several descendants of his sisters remained at work with the company until recent times. Yes it is a bit heavier than most Irish whiskey, but I appreciate the depth and nuanced flavors. 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. 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 . Jamesons too is lovely. I can just say Cheers! Thats like native Americans boycotting jack Daniels because of American colonialism. Lived in Ireland my whole life and as an avid whiskey drinker, both scotch and Irish, Ive never encountered that conversation. 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. And I obviously know alot about it being from Ireland and the horrific scenes of the troubles. [7], In 1871, the distillery was expanded and rebuilt in the Victorian style, becoming one of the most impressive sights in Dublin. This works in the same way that Protestants love their Guinness just as much as Roman Catholics in fact, I know a lot of Catholics who never drink the stuff. A bunch of bigoted b######s arguing over the religion of whiskey. Ive been to the area that Bush Mills in manufactured and its total UFV territory. The word "catholic" means "all-embracing," and the Catholic Church sees itself as the only . Terrific reading. FoinahYou nailed it. I dont give a rip shit about religion and in fact LOATHE the typical evangelical protestant types like Swaggart, Murdoch etc. It is the oldest licensed distillery by 200 years and was once owned by a Belfast barman who get this was a teetotaller and secretly wrote religous tracts damning the Demon Drink! The Protestant Reformation began in Wittenberg, Germany, on October 31, 1517 . In addition to Powers Gold label, a 12-year-old premium blend, and several single pot still whiskeys have been released under the Powers banner in recent years: In the 2012 edition of the Whisky Bible, whiskey writer Jim Murray named Power's John's Lane Release Irish Whiskey of the Year and described it as "certainly one of the top five world whiskies of the year". I can guarantee no one here in Dublin or Ireland gives a crap either way. Anyway, both of your sources are wrong, but at least your father got the order right. These ideas still run deep and there are still a lot of untrue things people believe about Catholics. It has earned a permanent place in my cabinet right next to my Glenrothes 1995 which I prefer over all the other SM brands including MacAllan 18 & 25. I like it very much and find it very smoothalmost like a scotch. ** Maybe they will bottle the Cork supply in Tullamore in the interim. In April I went to Jerusalem. [11], In 1961, a Coffey still was installed in John's Lane Distillery, allowing the production of vodka and gin, in addition to the testing of grain whiskey for use in blended whiskey. [8] In addition, three of the distillery's pot stills were saved and now located in the college's Red Square.[8]. Tulley Dew 10 Year Single Malt! Brands! DONT EVER ask an Irish person , north or south if they are catholic or protestant because they will look at you with contempt. 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. Parents did their best to kill thatand they did. Thank you everyone for the new rea, Finally home from three wonderful days in Berlin a, When life gives you fresh passionfruits. I will second the Powers recommendation to add some turf to the fire. The most traumatic era in the entire history of Roman Catholicism, some have argued, was the period from the middle of the 14th century to the middle of the 16th. [9] They were the first Dublin distillery to do so, and one of the first in the world. Corned beef as it exists today is an industrial product which was created during the British Industrial Revolution, with production centred around Ireland. Should these facts come into the discussion when considering whether or not to indulge in a pint of the creamy delicious black stuff!? Rabble Rouser, Bushmills is not total UFV (sic) territory in the slightest. I became a Whiskey drinker a few years back now, and started with Jameson. 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? Or champagne to protest Frankish aggression against the Gallo Romans. Cake Your grandfather may have lost friends back in the early 20th century to the Black & Tans and im sorry to hear that, but guess what? Argument ended.. Jameson is the Catholic whiskey, Bushmills is the Protestant one, despite the efforts of the Bushmills PR department to spin it otherwise. Still love it. I believe that Germany is the largest market for Tullamore Dew, followed by many of the Eastern European countries. Redbreast is my favorite but I only buy a bottle or so a year. Powers is for shooting, some of the swill mentioned here is OK for mixing and when I want a little variety, I go for a double Connemara 12 never get tired of the peated smoothness and wonderful finish. Usually King James Version. 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. That was in fact untrue. Powers is my number one as the every day Irish whiskey of choice. Understanding the church. Great smooth flavor and a soft long finish. Catholic and Slovak-American, my personal preference is Jamesons. Ill take one next time Im out. It makes things interesting. I must say I enjoyed reading this thread, and I had no intention of posting until I reached #58. He said he was going to spend 90% of it on women and Irish whiskey and the other 10% he was going to waste! Another Figoli Quinn Website (Digital Ocean) | Bushmills is distilled in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. [2], In 1791 James Power, an innkeeper from Dublin, established a small distillery at his public house at 109 Thomas St., Dublin. Powers Gold Label is the best-selling Irish whiskey in its native Ireland. Drink is one thing that unites Ireland it is shocking to see that some, primarily in the US, try to politicise it. Not what I would call a cheap whisley, albeit there are many out there that can cost a fair penny more. Distilling of locally grown agricultural to produce alcohol is something that is not peculiar to Ireland. Big thank you to reader Jonathan for providing this informative link about this. Wow, not one mention of Tullamore Dew. Tullamore Dew, Powers, Paddy, Midleton Very Rare, Green Spot, and . In: St. Patrick's Day. I live in a small town in Texas, I am Catholic and I am treated as if I am a leper. A fair amount of nonsense in some of these replies. Last I was in Ireland, about three weeks ago, I bought two bottles at a shop for 22 each. 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. I find Jameson to be a bit too sweet, I guess. [1] Irish Distillers owned the brand until its sale to Sazerac in 2016. Jameson is always a great go-to, easy and smooth. Thats where I paused it and jumped on to google to figure out exactly what neat meant, which lead me to this article of yours: https://jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2008/up-neat-straight-up-or-on-the-rocks/. But my personal preference is Redbreast, a twelve-year pot still Irish whiskey produced at the Old Midleton Distillery and a real delight to sip while enjoying a late-night Irish breakfast of sausage, egg, pudding and soda bread. Entries are still open for the 2023 San Fr, This weekend, we hiked to the site of a natural ca, Valentines Day. 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. Tullamore Dew is aged in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry cask type, whereas Jameson is aged in oak barrels. Thanks again for this essay and the add-on comments. He said, no, Im Catholic, but I was born and raised in the town of Bushmills! I even stayed in what was one of the hotbed cities during the troubles. The 1608 license is not marketing shite, but did refer to the area of the town of Bushmills. Religion and booze dont go well together so its a subject that perhaps should be avoided. Oh, and as your average American that enjoys the brown, I contend that my enjoyment of scotch does not come at the expense of the Irish, Kentuckians, Tennesseeans or even Canadians! Never been a fan of the Powers. Turned out not to be such a controversy. Thanks, Mike. Colum Egan (Master Distiller of Bushmills) is himself a Catholic. 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. Now I need to locate Redbreast! Most protestant in my area have a real problem with Catholics. 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. But "this couldn't be any further from the truth," says McGarry. Shortly after reading this post I dropped by Mortons to see a bartender friend. Talk about confused. ** TONIGHT!! Enjoy your whiskey and spare a kind word for everyone. Some, like Jameson, are owned by Catholic companies. As a bartender years ago in Chicago I was told When stocking your liquor on the back of the bar. Asked the guide about it. One company that undeniably did discriminate against Catholics though was Guinness in Dublin yet i dont see any boycotts in place for that. It retails slightly cheaper than Jameson in the US, at $16 a bottle. To comment on a few posts above: I am of Irish descent and remember hearing the Protestant Whiskey comments as a kid growing up in New England(I am 50 now). Previous Post Elements Eight Rum I am still cradling my Bushmills 12 yr Distillery Reserve Whiskey. In later years I looked more into my family history and came to realize that my Fathers family were local Baptists and my Mothers were Czech Catholics. Im trying one at a time to see what I prefer. Despised it. Well, being of Scots-descent, Ill take one of each. Youd probably get glassed if you asked the question in certain places in Ireland or Scotland. Though in the end, I do really prefer Bushmills. It is calles an ORANGEMANhas nothing to do with Syracuse University. In some ways Im like woof, Thank you, @craftspiritsus for inviting me to give, CALLING ALL NACHOS AND WINGS LOVERS (okay and foot, Menu and blog update! In true Irish US tradition, my son is a cop and we will drink any Irish whiskey all of which are superior to Scotch. Powers gold label is absolute shit. Regarding the Catholic/Protestant/Jewish/Corn Beef relationship, Man is walking down the street in Belfast. And a true story: as a young Dublin barman I was confounded by a true-blue Dubliner who asked for a large Shirley Bassey. To complicate the issue even more, Bushmills has been owned by a big drinks corporation since 1972 (first Irish Distillers, now Diageo), but before then it was owned by a Scottish Jew! Went on the Bushmills tour in November 2015. I am not surprised that this thread is 6 years old and still going strong. Not sure if it is available outside of Ireland, but if you can, get a hold of a bottle. 17-18 years old found the love of my lifea catholic girl. 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. I do live in a Hicktown. Jeffrey, isnt there an expiration date to such things? As a Scotsman living in Scotland, Id say I f youre worried about the religion of your whiskey then perhaps you shouldnt be drinking. I come from an island which has been called the most Irish place outside of Ireland and weve had our papist-loyalist troubles in the past, where they will remain. Who do I believe, the man who raised me, or some drunk I met in a bar? I came to mention Powers- it seems my work is done. Though I guess thats for a different forum. Granted, I dont mix my whiskey with Coke or Ginger Ale, so perhaps Im missing the best presentation of Powers Gold Label. What is the lore and legend and reputation of Tullamore Dew? Powers Gold Label for me, thank you very much. 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). Im sorry but if not drinking a brand of whiskey for some very spurious political reason, and claiming drinking Bushmills somehow condones an Irishman losing his land seems pretty idiotic to me. Paid 10 Euro for a shot of it in Dublin, and well worth the price. Why not stop purchasing rum to protest Spanish aggression while you are at it. Is Jameson, Bushmills Really Catholic Versus Protestant Whiskey? 1. Paddy is pretty readily available in the New York Metro Area, but Ive never seen it since I left for warmer climes. All Irish whiskey is great. I was a bartender in NY in the early 90s and in 98 moved to Kinsale Cork and bartended their for 4 yrs. Look for a new addition to the landscape, The Irishman Original Clan & Single Malt. And I was not drunk !!! I was born in buncrana moved to Derry then to Belfast and am now living in the uk Im Catholic and I must say I prefer Bushmills to Jamesons although Ive been a life Long fan of Jamesons it doesnt matter whether your Hun or teag drink what you like dont bring sectarianism into it itll spoil the taste. Over and out. Tullamore Dew, rendered in most branding as Tullamore D.E.W. My post was simple stating that the problem still exists. Methodist and Presbyterian. An Italian friend, when introduced to the term Uiske Beatha thought the word was bad water and now refers to it as Aqua Sporca or dirty water. Corvallisbarman is half right. Bushmills was my first taste of Irish Whiskey. Just as in an area which is largely Catholic you would expect most employees to be Catholic. Eamonn, I thought all that was in the past and your country moved on? Jameson Irish Whiskey is produced in Midleton, Ireland, though the original home of the brand is in Dublin. 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