10 Things You Didn’t Know About Jameson
Jameson is the best-selling Irish Whiskey in the world and one of the best-selling whiskies, in general, in America. The whiskey is the first thing people typically think of when they think about “Irish Whiskey” and for good reason.
Earlier this year I had the opportunity to spend a bit of time at both Jameson’s Cork and Dublin locations and learned a lot more about the brand.
While you might think you know a lot about Jameson, there are probably a number of things about the brand you had no idea about:
1. Jameson Isn’t Made in Dublin
Whenever friends tell me they plan on visiting Jameson, they’re typically referring to its Dublin distillery. While you can definitely visit there (and it’s great), Jameson actually hasn’t been made there since 1976. All of its distillation is handled in Cork. That said, Jameson recently started aging whiskey at its Bow Street facility again, although the aging is limited to a special “Bow Street” version of the whiskey.
2. Jameson Employees Stay For Life
Jameson is known for being a great place to work, so much so that many of its employees work for the company their entire careers. Employees might gradually move to less labor-intensive jobs as they get older until eventually they’re working in a position that requires very little physical labor. For instance, someone who once built barrels might work the front gate as they get closer to retirement.
3. That Motto Means “Without Fear”
The motto on Jameson bottles, “Sine Metu” means “Without Fear.”