Besides Jameson’s are curly haired Prebyterians. Matured for 12 years, the result is an outstanding lingering robust taste that provides a perfect tribute to the spiritual home of one of Ireland’s most loved whiskeys. They are also very short after the initial taste on the palate. 1) Apple, sweet, slightly tart and malty, some floral notes as well. Bushmills is not protestant whiskey. Redbreast is owned by Irish Distillers, which owns the Midleton distillery and there it makes Redbreast, Midleton, Paddy, Powers and Jameson, all … Some days I’ll like a good rye, other times a Speyside. Even Tullamore Dew comes from Midleton, because although the brand now has its own distillery, it will be another year or two before even … Powers is much smoother than Jameson and it doesn’t give me pounding headaches. I am new to Irish and Scotch whiskey. Have to get it from relatives in Tennessee. I like your approach. The login page will open in a new window. Jameson is much more popular, at least in the U.S., while Powers claims to be the best-selling whiskey in Ireland. I am comfortable with all the Scottish malts from the Glenkinchie. If you don’t like it but like your single-malts, it’s probably just the peat of the Scotch that you like. The main differences between Tullamore Dew vs Jameson are: Tullamore Dew is produced in different distilleries, whereas Jameson is produced in a single distillery. Powers is my choice among Irish whiskey followed by Tullamore Dew and then Bushmill. Since I am not a fan of peat (smoke) I have gravitated to Irish and bourbon. Twenty years ago my wife bought me a bottle of 25 year old McCallan for $175. Jameson Caskmates. Try $38 per bottle in Central Texas…under $20 stuff around here comes in a plastic bottle…lucky you if you get it cheaper…good whiskey, smoother and tastier than Jameson, but lacks J’s harder, dryer punch which I really enjoy…wouldn’t kick either of them out of bed. ScotchNoob™ Mark: Powers Gold Label is the best-selling Irish whiskey in its native Ireland. Change ), Head to Head, The Eternal Struggle: Jameson vs. Here in Illinois we can still get Powers for $20 and Powers Signature Release (single pot) for about $40. Well worth it! There’s a certain point where some of the subtleties in a good single get lost, so switching to Powers is a good economic choice. I just tried Jameson Black Barrel and I was really impressed!! Equipped with three copper pot stills, Teeling Distillery opened in 2015 … It's a more refined Irish Whiskey made by the Midleton Distillery, the same distillery that makes Jameson. Jamesons finish makes me cringe, Powers finish is much smoother for me. It also won’t wreck you or taste off like Teachers or Famous Grouse. I have drunk Jamesons and Bushmills when they have been offered . It is a veritable companion to mixers and an excellent ingredient in cocktails. I agree with your assessment of Teachers and Grouse – too much grain whisky, too harsh. Jameson is a little less flavorful than Powers, I’ll give you that – it tends to be leaner. But don’t confuse that with something inherent to “single-malt.”. A splash of water opens up some herbal, grassy notes, but they are indistinct. Sláinte! Today I explore two of the biggest names in blended Irish whiskey: Jameson and Powers Gold Label. We tried it tonight for the first time and it the best Irish whiskey we have had in while. I will make an effort to give this one a try and compare. There is also a predominant dryness that is unfortunately similar to bottom-shelf vodka, which detracts from the sweet cereal and spice flavors. Powers is an excellent pick for an affordable, easy drinking Irish Whiskey. She was stating this as a negative, but if it improves the taste … sure why not?!! That’s Protestant whiskey!” – Detective Jimmy McNulty, The WireBushmills vs. Jameson. But aside from quietly going about our business, we’re a whiskey built on never cutting corners. It was recommended to me..I really enjoyed it..i am a Jameson drinker..but do believe i will be reaching for Powers for now on at the liquor store…Also i noticed this morning..No Headache!!! I thoroughly enjoyed it neat, and woke up this morning feeling fine. I’m on my second 750ml of Powers Gold. Seems to have made it’s way up to $35 USD in CA. Powers actually has a great reputation and has historically been the go to whiskey for Dubliners. I just discovered Powers, which is somewhat close to the Black Bush, but for significantly cheaper. Try a bunch of single-malts side by side with Johnny Walker and you’ll begin to figure out which whiskeys are in that blend. In this Whisky War, we do a whiskey review of Jameson 18 vs Jameson Original whiskey. improves the experience, and makes the flavors more apparent to both the nose and the tongue. A great bourbon can be 1/3 of the price of a single malt or even less. Like Jameson, it is blended whiskey, some combination of pure pot-still whiskey with column-still grain whiskey (allegedly 70% pure pot still to 30% grain). It’s cheaper than Jameson or Bushmills. Not to mention the bottle is one of the best designed and most beautiful in all of whiskeydom. Powers Gold Label; Jameson Irish Whiskey; Tullamore D.E.W. Good synopsis, Dave! It retails slightly cheaper than Jameson in the US, at $16 a bottle. I’ve heard, from Ralfy (Scotsman, Ralfy.com) that the Auchentoshan distillery, in Glasgow, originally created triple distilled spirit for the incoming Irishmen laborers, working at the local ship yards. My experience with these 2 whiskeys is completely different from the authors. The Whiskey: This is another great entry-point Irish whiskey — both to the style and Powers’ wider range of expressions. There is also a little fruit, like a bit of blackberry jam or cherry pie filling. And I must agree that single malt scotch can be overrated and certainly overpriced. It seems like this is Jameson’s answer to JW Black because it’s at about the same price point and having just tried Jameson Black Barrel I’d pick that over JW Black any day of the week!! Think I’ll try Red Breast and kilbeggan! power is way better than paddy to anybody but the label addicted or the paid snarf. Respectfully, though, I think anybody who adds a cube or a splash should be shot at sunrise! “Bushmills? I like that…. 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. When I do, I tend to find that inexpensive Irish whiskys are generaly much better than scotches in the same price range; say around $20. Most bars do not have Powers on the shelf, in that case I drink Jameson. Actually, I had a lot of them. I’m tasting a Powers v. a Paddy tonight. Irish Whiskey Brands Best | SEO Zen Bonus, Cocktails: Part One. Johnny Walker Black Label is my go to scotch. Furthermore, sometimes one might receive a visitor from out of town, and after one waxes poetic for 20 minutes about the delights of single-malt Scotch, this visitor may have the gall to ask for a whisky-and-soda… on ICE. Cheers! the reviewer was out of his mind at the time he drank the powers. Also the original nip was in a small bottle called a baby power! I bought a bottle a few weeks ago and absolutely loved it! Powers, however, has more interesting and lip-smacking flavors. Both are excellent neat or with a splash of water, and I suppose in a pinch you could mix them for cocktails. Hmmmmmm. Which will come out on top!? I’m Irish, living in Ireland. It has a light, crisp flavor that reminds me of Glenfiddich, but without the citrus notes. Paddy, Powers, Jameson, and much more are all made at the same distillery. Cheers. … Your site is tremendously helpful!!! Michael, Thanks for sharing your point of view! In 1966, with the Irish whiskey industry still struggling following Prohibition in the United States, the Anglo-Irish Trade War and the rise of competition from Scotch whiskey, John Powers & Son joined forces with the only other remaining distillers in the Irish Republic, the Cork Distilleries Company and their Dublin rivals John Jameson … I find both of them very light and fruity with an overall taste that is smooth and very very light. Thanks for the comment! Any truth to this dram being in common with traditional Irish Whiskey? Really good whiskey to enjoy … Non chill filtered and bottled at cask strength, nothing is added or taken away, for a whiskey that is full flavoured and uniquely satisfying. Blackbush is another nice choice but tends to be more pricey where I am. That’s all pot still and aged nicely. Jameson's head of whiskey science Dave Quinn is friends with the head of the brewery Franciscan Well in Cork. Haven’t tried powers yet…, @ck I haven’t tried it, but Kilbeggan is made by Cooley, which has built a very nice portfolio of quality Irish whiskey, including blends, pure pot still, and single malt. 2) Thick, heavy body (for an Irish blend anyway). Cheers! It is refreshing but it doesn’t have a lot of depth. I think I will stick with Jameson as a cheap mixer. (esp since Elijah Craig 12 bourbon is 24!) Has something happened to the market since your review in 2013 or has it become that much more popular? Powers Gold is $30 here. Normally I save all my Irish whiskey for March, but I figured it would be fun to break with tradition a bit since this is a non-traditional Irish whiskey. Jameson not without its charm. Get over your prejudices. This is no single-malt Scotch, but it is a pleasant and very drinkable whiskey with unexpectedly bright, available flavors, a smooth mouthfeel, and no “cringe” in the aftertaste. PS you guys get it nice and cheap, in Belfast, Northern Ireland its around £18-£20 say $25 so enjoy!! Tullamore is still my favourite, but paddy was a delightful suprise. As you can see, the differences in Irish and American whiskies does stretch beyond simply the country of origin. I am thankful for Mike’s legacy and for the management of Original Joe’s for making this generous tribute possible! As a single malt Scotch drinker I find that these and most other Irish whiskies lack the complexity and on palate taste sensations. I saw it for sale recently for $1750……. It seems fruity to me, I can definately taste the apple. I thought it was delicious and a great value for the money. I will be a staple I my liquor cabinet now. Before Powers it was Tullamore Dew which is decent . Both can be found for about the same price (around $22 give or take) and their standard bottlings can be found throughout the world. The nose is sharp, but with hints of vanilla, grape skins, and filtered apple juice. I paid $24 for Knappogue Castle and I was very pleasantly surprised. Why anyone would feel the need to consume Jameson in shot form is one of life’s eternal mysteries and makes me I like it. Teeling. Making a celebrated whiskey helps. As a colourful history would have it, this revered Blue Spot has remained underground … Maker: Irish Distillers, Cork, Ireland (Pernod-Ricard). also paddy is the big seller among the irish in ireland. Bushmills has also released Red Bush at a slightly higher price point the white label Bushmills (about the same as Black Bush). Teeling Small Batch; Conclusion. It’s a little sweet but not overdone like Monkey Shoulder. I’m still going to attempt to do a whole month of Irish Whiskey in a few months, so don’t worry … Purists may say one should never take premium Jameson Irish Whiskey with anything other than a splash of water, but they can never be … Jameson moved it’s distillery to Cork, although bow street is still open for tourists. Good stuff. Powers. contemplate the composition of an essay tentatively entitled “The Wussification of American Drinking Culture”. Go back to drinking your methylated spirits…. As for age, try a Redbreast 15 year old Irish Whiskey. ( Log Out /  It's Only Good for Shots. I know this article is a few years old, but when I’ve found Powers, it’s always more expensive then Jamesons. There are several entry level Irish blend at $18-20 here. In fact, it’s generally considered to be true (although I don’t think there’s a ton of proof) that Auchentoshan was founded by Irish settlers fleeing famines in Ireland. Started drinking Powers 5 years ago after being introduced to it by a wonderful bar-owner in Westwood , Ca. Powers, however, has more interesting and lip-smacking flavors. As Texas Coach noted, I’m not sure Powers can be called really cheap anymore. Powers is awesome but I found it for 28 ! The simple truth is that inexpensive blends make up some 90% of the Scotch market (and an even larger percent of the Irish whiskey market). I have toured the Bushmill’s Distillary but I won’t drink Protestant whiskey. I am not a big blend drinker. Or Finlaggan, that’s been my go-to recently. Lately the price has increased from 19 to 25 a bottle ( Ma). Started with a splash of water and found it pleasant and unremarkable. Although there’s more flavor here, there isn’t a tremendous amount of complexity. The widely-accepted Irish-American version is that Jameson is Catholic whiskey and Bushmills is Protestant whiskey. An airport saleswoman (selling Scotch) once told me Irish is more palatable because is is full of sugar/caramel and she may be right. There are lots of great Irish whiskeys out there. If you like sherried whisky (a la Macallan) then Powers is pretty amazing for the price. Very smooth. Yes, plenty of Irish whiskey is ordered as shots or in … 2) Richer, good butterscotch candy, caramel apple, 1) Sweet, medium bodied, a bit of maltyness. I had Powers for the first time yesterday at the wake for Mike McCourt at Original Joe’s in San Francisco. ), maybe even some oak. Besides whiskey has no religion. Compared to Kilbeggan, Tallamore and Jameson, Paddy is our second. I personally think Monkey Shoulder is a pretty good deal for the money (all malt and in the mid-$20? I got started on single-malt Scotch and that has irrevocably spoiled me for anything distilled. Jameson remains a classic example of the style. Take Jameson and Tullamore Dew.Jameson is disputably the more common and popular but Tullamore is out there and preferred by many. Had some Powers last night- hence I was looking for a few reviews to see if people enjoyed it as much as I did. A past recipient of The American Taste Award for Excellence and a Double Gold winner in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Powers is touted as the perfect whiskey for the best-tasting Irish Coffee. One of the best ryes I’ve found is Wild Turkey Rye. The mashes used in both bourbon and rye account for a near infinite combination of sweet and spicy flavors, while the … It has a bit more flavor than Jameson, but its not worth $10 more. ... #3 Powers Gold Label Whiskey. Bushmills Black Bush is one of my all time favorites. The whiskey today still maintains its own distinctive rich and slightly spicy flavour, and it has recently given fans even greater choice with a … Personally, I like all whiskeys, be they Scotch, Irish, Canadian, or American. Powers is an outstanding Irish whiskey. Both are classics, both are made at the same distillery and owned by the same company. I’m not a Jameson fan. The pure pot still component of the blend is also bottled alone and sold as Redbreast. It has some heat but there’s a real nice smokey, honey flavor with the traditional caramel, toffee and barley notes in there. [admin note: edited to remove all capitals.]. Powers Irish whiskey is owned by Irish Distillers, or IDL as they are better known and are an amalgamation of the Powers, Jameson and Paddy whiskey brands and businesses who joined forces for the good of the Irish whiskey category, as well as to grow their united company through strength in numbers. . Bushmills (80 proof; $21) I think the allure of single-malts has more to do with the peat and that they’re usually aged longer. pot still whiskey and a grain whiskey made from unmalted barley and other grains. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Hugely underrated, it has been obscured by the worldwide prominence of its stablemate Jameson. "This body will immediately launch an investigation into whether Grogu was at the Jedi Temple the night Kylo went n…. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Jameson has the same bite but I don’t like the heavy oatmeal taste. I believe that’s correct. The body is quite full, with a slightly oily quality. I also think they are using less pot still in the blend. A bit of heat, butterscotch, brown sugar, and do I detect a wee bit of bourbon barrel influence? Has anyone tried Knappogue Castle 12 yqer old? It's a simple whiskey that's easy to enjoy. Kilbeggan is very good though, and I may have to do a direct comparison against Power’s very soon. Add an ice cube or a little water to unlock the flavors, let is sit for a few minutes while giving it an occasional swirl to smooth out the cheaper blends and you have a great daily sipper. , Hi Mary. Though Bushmills is the #2 Irish whiskey in the U.S., Tullamore Dew is #2 Irish whiskey (after Jameson) worldwide, so not too surprising that you would see it most places. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. But that’s merely based on geography: Bushmills is from Northern Ireland (a predominantly Protestant region) and Jameson is from Cork – Catholic country.. 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. I’ve been trying out the Irish blends lately, andI’d have to say i’d pick Killbeggan over Jameson these days. Redbreast is a pure pot still whiskey, meaning it's made from 100% barley (both malted and unmalted) as opposed to Jameson, which is a blended whiskey (made from a blend of barley and other grains). The finish starts small and grows, giving you loads of honey, graham cracker, butterscotch, and more green apple skins. The candy notes in the nose and finish, the fullness of its body and its relative complexity make Powers a more interesting choice when ordering from the bar. It is triple-distilled and is actually a blend comprised of pure (or single?!) John's Lane Release is a celebration of the original style of Powers Whiskey and the quintessential Irish Single Pot Still distillate. Powers remained family owned until 1966, surviving but hardly thriving, when it joined with Cork Distillers and buried the hatchet with Jameson for the greater good of Irish whiskey. The nose is mellow, with upfront buttery caramel and bright honeyed cereal. The attack is expectedly dry, but a few seconds on the tongue reveals cereally sweetness, citrus peel, and tropical fruits like banana and kiwi. As for Powers vs. Jameson, I’ll take Powers every time. Powers is aged 100 percent in Bourbon casks for five to six years. 1) Light and sweet, some burn, butterscotch and a lingering sweetness. ( Log Out /  Still perhaps the first Irish whiskey that most people try. Both are less than $20 US per 750ml bottle and are widely available in the US. Jameson is cheap. One the palate you get a wash of melted butter and shortbread, then quite a lot of dryness, which finally subsides with cinnamon, clove, toffee and green apple skins. After logging in you can close it and return to this page. I haven’t tried the Select Reserve yet, but it’s on my (so very long) list. I cut my teeth on blended Irish and Canadian whiskies, so naturally, I’ve a soft spot for light and sweet flavors in single malts others might decry as being “boring”. Both are excellent neat or with a splash of water, and I suppose in a pinch you could mix them for cocktails. They certainly both give The Glenlivet 12, the ubiquitous ‘inexpensive’ single-malt, a run for its money. At any rate, Powers isn’t particularly earth-shattering either, but it has more going on than Jameson. I’ve been trying a lot of budget and mid-priced scotches and Irish whiskeys this year and Powers Gold Label is the winner for me. Now, it’s 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. Everybody Hates Rahm, this fall on The CW. http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2010/ask-your-bartender-protestant-vs-catholic-whiskey/. The finish is short, but complete with the same floral and bitter-fruit notes from the aroma. Only if nothing else is available. I’m suspicious of Jameson because they spend so much on advertising! What is it exactly that makes the preference for one of these iconic brands over another more loaded than, say, … Buddy alot of distillers in Ireland including King Arthur Guinness were protestants!! ), and while I think it’s a little on the sweet side, I don’t find it overdone – I’ll be doing a review eventually. Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey – an extremely affable Irish Whiskey that is slightly heavier with a slightly deeper flavor than Jameson. Smooth but not for me! The whiskey from the Glenlivet distillery also gets put into Chivas Regal. 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. I’ve been drinking Powers for 20 years. There is a firm body, but no coat-your-mouth viscosity. The Dead Rabbit Grocery & Grog in New York, which has been voted the best bar in the world, teamed up with Dublin Liberties Distillery Master Distiller Darryl McNally to create this whiskey inspired by \"notorious Irish street gang in New York City in the mid-1800s.\" It's a blend of aged Irish single malt and grain whiskies, and the bar's beve… Jameson not without its charm. Those are my go to whiskeys these days and occasionally a single malt like McCallan. I consent to receive news and promotional information about Jameson ®. One reviewer above mentioned a preference for Irish over Scotch in low-budget choices. It certainly has a lot of the hallmarks of traditional Irish whiskey, although in keeping with practices in Scotland, it uses a mash of 100% malted barley, as opposed to the (then) more traditional Irish practice of mixing various grains, both malted and unmalted, into the mash (aka single pot still whiskey). It has a bad reputation in Ireland as only being good for hot whiskeys and its an unfair reputation. Jameson (/ ˈ dʒ eɪ m ə s ən / or / ˈ dʒ ɛ m ə s ən /) is a blended Irish whiskey produced by the Irish Distillers subsidiary of Pernod Ricard.Originally one of the six main Dublin Whiskeys, Jameson is distilled at the New Midleton Distillery in County Cork.It is by far the best-selling Irish whiskey in the world; in 2019, annual sales … Power’s is my favorite of the cheap Irish whiskeys. A splash of water cuts through the body, without adding much in terms of flavor, except perhaps a few hints of fruit blossoms or mown grass. that stuff is the smoothest 80 proof ever… jameson is like drinking turpentine comparatively. This was my first Irish wake. At any time, you can exercise your right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, … The real question for you is how much you are looking to spend. I would add one thing: while there are only a limited number of truly excellent blends (anything costing more than, say, $30 a bottle), there are literally hundreds of amazing single malts to try, more than half of them entirely unpeated (or with so little peat that you can’t detect it). ( Log Out /  Also for around 30 bucks blackbush is awesome and made od 90% single malt and some grain. Jameson is considered to be the world’s best-selling Irish whiskey. By that I mean inexpensive, as this spirit is surprisingly complex, flavorful, and smooth for an $18 bottle of blended Irish whiskey. I must say, this was a surprisingly positive set of reviews, especially considering the blended scotch whisky bashing elsewhere! When it comes to this subject, Irish whiskey-drinkers seem to be as divided as the Emerald Isle itself. Powers: Powers might have only a small following, but that following is devoted. Blue Spot is matured for at least seven years in Bourbon barrels, Sherry butts and Portuguese Madeira casks. ( Log Out /  Bushmills makes some great single malt 10,16 and 21 I believe. A splash of water in the glass (but no ice!) Jameson Irish Whiskey is renowned on the Whiskey Universe for its smoothness and how flavorsome it is. Another way of putting that: I’ve been disappointed by blends more often than I’ve been disappointed by single malts. Still, its lighter style is similar to single malts made in Ireland, such as Bushmills. They’re like women…there’s something beautiful and distinct about each. Jameson claims to be all pot-still and all barley (a combination of malted and unmalted) while Powers is a combination of grain whiskey and pot-still malt. I bought it on a whim and am eternally greatful that I did. 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