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Following a difficult period that included [[American Prohibition]], Ireland’s [[Trade war|trade war]] with Great Britain, and the introduction of [[Scottish whisky|Scottish blended whiskey]], the Jameson distillery fell on hard times and decided to form the [[Irish Distillers|Irish Distillers Group]] with their previous rivals, the [[Cork Distillery Company]] and [[Powers (whiskey)|John Power & Son]] in 1966. Eventually, it became one of the last distilleries in Ireland to close in 1971. The operation was then moved out of Dublin to the [[New Midleton Distillery]].<ref name=Irish/> |
Following a difficult period that included [[American Prohibition]], Ireland’s [[Trade war|trade war]] with Great Britain, and the introduction of [[Scottish whisky|Scottish blended whiskey]], the Jameson distillery fell on hard times and decided to form the [[Irish Distillers|Irish Distillers Group]] with their previous rivals, the [[Cork Distillery Company]] and [[Powers (whiskey)|John Power & Son]] in 1966. Eventually, it became one of the last distilleries in Ireland to close in 1971. The operation was then moved out of Dublin to the [[New Midleton Distillery]].<ref name=Irish/> |
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By the late 1990s the distillery had fallen into disrepair, following a devastating fire. However, in the early 2000s, it was decided to convert the building into the Old Jameson Distillery, a visitors centre rather than an operating [[Distillery|distillery]].<ref name=php/> The Old Jameson Distillery as it is known today opened to the public in 1997. |
By the late 1990s the distillery had fallen into disrepair, following a devastating fire. However, in the early 2000s, it was decided to convert the building into the Old Jameson Distillery, a visitors centre rather than an operating [[Distillery|distillery]].<ref name=php/> The Old Jameson Distillery as it is known today opened to the public in 1997. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://books.google.ie/books?id=e49jod4ikfIC&pg=PA20&dq=jameson+whiskey+distillery&hl=en&sa=X&ei=KEhzU5b-D6iN7QbXvoH4Aw&ved=0CF4Q6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=jameson%20whiskey%20distillery&f=false |title=Ireland Guide - Google Books |publisher=Books.google.ie |date= |accessdate=2014-05-14}}</ref> |
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==Visitor Attractions== |
==Visitor Attractions== |
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| Established | Distillery: 1780, Visitors Centre: 1997 |
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| Location | Bow Street, Smithfield, Dublin, Ireland |
| Website | http://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/ie/tours/ |
The Old Jameson Distillery (informally the Jameson Distillery) is an Irish whiskey tourist attraction located just off Smithfield Square in Dublin, Ireland. [1] Since opening as an attraction in 1997, it receives between 300,000 and 350,000 guests per year.[2][3]
The Old Jameson Distillery is the original site where Jameson Irish Whiskey was distilled until 1971. [3] It is now a visitors centre that provides guided tours, tutored whiskey tastings, bars, a restaurant, and a gift shop. The distillery is laid out over two floors and sits above the foundations of the original fermentation vats, which can be seen through the glass floor in the atrium. From the first floor atrium you can access JJ’s bar, the distillery gift shop and purchase tour tickets. As of May 2014, adult ticket prices are €14 and include a glass of Jameson Irish Whiskey or the signature serve, Jameson Ginger & Lime, at the Jameson Bar. Tours take 1 hour and continue throughout the day, operating every 20 minutes. The second floor houses amenities such as the 3rd Still Restaurant, the Reserve bar and the Sine Metu suite.[4]
History
The original distillery on this site was called the Bow Street Distillery and was established in 1780. In 1810, John Jameson took full ownership (he was previously the general manager) and expanded the distillery in 1805. By 1810, the operation was officially renamed to John Jameson & Son’s Bow Street Distillery. The distillery grew to an upwards of 5 acres by 1886.[2][3]
At this time, it was described by many as a "city within a city". The distillery also housed a Smithy, Cooperage, saw mills, engineers, carpenters, painters and coppersmiths’ shops. Water for the distillery came from two deep wells dug underneath the site. Cellars were also dug underneath nearby streets to store maturing whiskey, while four stills and two wash stills, each holding 24,000 gallons, were heated by both fire and steam coils above.[3]
Following a difficult period that included American Prohibition, Ireland’s trade war with Great Britain, and the introduction of Scottish blended whiskey, the Jameson distillery fell on hard times and decided to form the Irish Distillers Group with their previous rivals, the Cork Distillery Company and John Power & Son in 1966. Eventually, it became one of the last distilleries in Ireland to close in 1971. The operation was then moved out of Dublin to the New Midleton Distillery.[2]
By the late 1990s the distillery had fallen into disrepair, following a devastating fire. However, in the early 2000s, it was decided to convert the building into the Old Jameson Distillery, a visitors centre rather than an operating distillery.[3] The Old Jameson Distillery as it is known today opened to the public in 1997. [5]
Visitor Attractions
The Old Jameson Distillery tour explains the history of Jameson Irish Whiskey. The story is told through a series of reconstructed scenes from the original distillery, exhibition areas that show the seven stages of whiskey making, and a video that shows what the distillery was like when the founder, John Jameson, was alive. Selected volunteers can also participate in a comparison taste test between Jameson Whiskey, a Scottish whisky, and an American whiskey to become a "Certified Irish Whiskey Taster".[4] In 2014, a new event called the Barrelman’s Feast was launched and has been added to the distillery tour offerings.The Barrelman’s Feast is a dinner and show package that runs from May-October on selected dates. [6]
References
- ^ "Welcome to Jameson Whiskey Tours". Jameson Whiskey. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ^ a b c "Bow Street Distillery (John Jameson & Son) - Dublin". Irish Distillers. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ^ a b c d e "Ireland Whiskey Trail". Ireland Whiskey Trail. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- ^ a b "Welcome to Jameson Whiskey Tours". Jameson Whiskey Tours.
- ^ "Ireland Guide - Google Books". Books.google.ie. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
- ^ "Ireland's International Financial Services Centre". Ifsc.ie. Retrieved 2014-05-14.