Wizards of Whisky:John Jameson

“John Jameson was a Scottish lawyer born in Alloa, Clackmannanshire in 1740, who moved to Dublin in 1780 to manage the Bow Street Distillery. He soon became the owner of the distillery in 1805. Jameson is credited with revolutionising
Irish whiskey by perfecting the triple distillation process and using only the finest ingredients, such as barley.

Under Jameson’s leadership, the Bow Street Distillery became one of the largest in Ireland and a major exporter of Irish whiskey. He was also known for his generosity towards his employees, providing them with good working conditions, healthcare, and education for their children. He also followed all stages of the production process with great attention to detail.

When it came to maturation, John Jameson ordered the excavation of cellars on the distillery site to provide cool, moist conditions for optimum ageing of his whiskey, and he allowed it to remain in cask for much longer than many of his competitors, to ensure the highest-quality spirit.

In retirement, John Jameson commissioned the artist Henry Raeburn to paint portraits of himself and his wife, and today they hang in the National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin. Jameson’s legacy lives on in the Jameson brand, which is still one of the most popular Irish whiskeys in the world. (Credits – jamesonwhiskey.com/wikipedia/scotchwhisky.com)

Jameson’s innovations and achievements in the whiskey industry have made him a legend. His triple distillation method and use of barley in the production process have become synonymous with Irish whiskey. His contributions to the industry have earned him a place in the Whisky Hall of Fame and cemented his reputation as a pioneer in the whiskey industry.”