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. If you want to support Ireland, go and visit and maybe read a few history books and hopefully realise that most normal people dont give a toss about religious leanings. I agree with Robert McHardy above. 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. [2], In 1791 James Power, an innkeeper from Dublin, established a small distillery at his public house at 109 Thomas St., Dublin. Get over it and drink what you feel. Seriously (though I actually was), I very much appreciated the original article, as I had had often wondered about that Jamesons = Catholic; Bushmills = Protestant thing. ** TONIGHT!! Upon this one should decide which whiskey they prefer, and not upon any religous matter. Comment Ive never even seen a bottle of Paddys (although I havent really been making an exhaustive search). The Plantation of Ulster is when the King of England gave lands away in Northern Ireland to the English that originally belonged to the Irish. 2. . Clicking on a product takes you to Amazon, which helps me keep this site running, so thank you in advance! (Ref. I generally have several bottles of Irish on hand. Im not sure if this is truth or myth but I cannot drink Bushmills due to there even being a chance of truth in that because of the awful stories I heard about those F&[emailprotected]$&$ convicts (the black and tans) the Brits let loose on the people of Ireland. Your email address will not be published. In whiskey world Northern Ireland is considered to be part of the irish island so no reason to judge Bushmills to be protestant or not. 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. [7], In 1871, the distillery was expanded and rebuilt in the Victorian style, becoming one of the most impressive sights in Dublin. As a good Roman Catholic, Ive always raised my Jameson in tribute to my Irish Catholic brethren (actually I like Jameson a little more than Bushmills anyway) until, on a recent trip to Ireland with my Irish-American Wife (nee Powers), I bought a bottle of Redbreast on a lark. In my opinion, its one of the blandest, albeit smoothest, whiskeys Ive tasted. This was a long term plan but theyve brought it forward by about 8-10 years. There were licenses to distill granted in and around the Bushmills area in 1608. This was the time when Protestantism, through its definitive break with Roman Catholicism, arose to take its place on the Christian map. Yes, it is definitely misguided, even nuts, but its not a myth. I like Jamesons.andI like BushmillsandI like Tullamore Dew.and I dont care if theyre made by Indonesian monks that hate my mothertheyre just tasty. But generally, if you like it sweet, you like Jamesons products (including Redbreast, 1780, and Powers) If you like it dry, youll prefer the Busmills lineup. I could be fairly sure the master distiller was hired because he was good at distilling whiskey and not because they needed to hire a Catholic. Initially a war between various Protestant and Catholic states in the fragmented Holy Roman Empire, it gradually developed into a more general . Porn S, Eugene, Oregon friends! But I must say my absolute preference is Jameson 18 yr old. . If I was the kind of person who blogwhored, I would http://tinyurl.com/d92kdl Finish mhermher 9 yr. ago I always remark "that's Protestant whiskey" at any mention of bushmills, but no one ever catches the reference. Besides, Id have to prove I can fill a job where the company cant find a local. I must say I enjoyed reading this thread, and I had no intention of posting until I reached #58. Shortly after reading this post I dropped by Mortons to see a bartender friend. [1] History [ edit] Look for a new addition to the landscape, The Irishman Original Clan & Single Malt. For the record, despite the Scottish reformation, that doesnt mean Jamieson was a Proddy. I will second the Powers recommendation to add some turf to the fire. Mmmm..Middleton distillery. Bushmills didnt support the Black & Tans anymore than Jamesons supported the IRA! I can see you have been horribly scared by the conflict. [4] In addition, Barnard was high in his praise for Powers whiskey, noting:[4]. Stick to the booze recommendations, the mixed drink recipes, and the things you have first-hand experience with. March 17, 2016 / 1:00 PM / CBS San Francisco. Irish for the whiskey We intend to vigorously defend our position. He replied, Bushmills. Its summer here in Oregon, which means barbecues, camping trips and river floats are on the agenda for the next few months. Thanks, Mike. Starting with Bushmills which I am using as a warm up to my usual Wild Turkey 101. The date of 1608 doesnt even specifically relate to that brand but that a license was granted in somewhere in that general area. Me, Ill opt mostly for the great spirits of the independent Cooley Distillery, located just north of Dublin. One of the best whiskys I have ever drank. Paddy is a brand of blended Irish whiskey produced by Irish Distillers, at the Midleton distillery in County Cork, on behalf of Sazerac, a privately held American company. Whiskey is Catholic. Connemara Cask Strength is a real treat, and Greenore Single Grain is likewise enjoyable. 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. I am pretty sure that if you visited the Guinness brewery in Dublin your guide would not have mentioned the fact about the companys discrimination against Catholics, let alone advise on boycotting it. Methodist and Presbyterian. Having just visited Ireland, I spent time in both the north and the ROI. Trust me on this. Regards, BTW, while traveling through a Protestant section of Belfast, our tour guide (who had a joke or good story for most Irish traditions) pointed out a notorious Loyalist BarThat bar there (the Hideout)was blown up many times by the IRA during the Troubles. Then he went on to say, If youre ever down and out and ready to end it all, and cash in your chips, go in that bar there and order a double Jameson, and youll find somebody in there to help you with your problem., There is no doubt that the Irish themselves know all about the Catholic Whiskey and the Protestant Whiskey. Jameson is the Catholic Whiskey, and Bushmills is the Protestant Whiskey., I met Noel Campbell owner of Bushmills he told me it does not matter what foot you you Wear your shoe on. The new Tullamore Dew distillery is up and running the past 2 years and back in Tullamore town. Redbreast IS great for sipping (especially for the price) and Powers Gold is fine too. As most Irish distillers use their barrels more than once, the color and bourbon flavor is thinned a bit once blended. Had drinks in the Irish Embassy (in Korea) as an invited Englishman. Bushmills also provides single malt for Powers, while Midleton (where many of teh Irish whiskies are produced) provides grain whiskey for the Bushmills blends. Powers' Morte d'Urban, for example, the novel may strike you as the slightly humorous failures of an all-too worldly priest. If you ever try a more exclusive blend or a single malt, dont dare poison it with ginger ale . Bourbon distillers only use barrels once, as the liquor gets its distinct flavor and color from the oak. 1. Colum Egan (Master Distiller of Bushmills) is himself a Catholic. Well, being of Scots-descent, Ill take one of each. Happy St Pattys Day. 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? But in Falls Road and Shankill Road it is not really about religion, is it? But NONE of this has anything to do with Whiskey brands and everything to do with prejudices. I prefer the taste of Bushmills as its smoother where Jameson is a sharper taste. [1] Historically, Powers Gold Label was the best-selling whiskey in Ireland. To those who want to talk about Catholic vs Protestant issues, at least go visit the country before assuming anything. What can one expect from people who prefer grappa to the true Water of Life? Really liked Knockando but I havent seen it around in some time. When it comes to what crosses my lips I guess I am an agnostic. so stop bringing religion into alcoholdrink what you like and leave the bigotry at the doorif people spent a few hours getting to know each other over a drink we wouldnt have half the discrimination we have today. I find it to be a littlethick? All appointments are made solely on the basis of merit.. When I explained this myth to customers in Ireland they all had a good laugh. All Irish whiskey is great. 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. I am not surprised that this thread is 6 years old and still going strong. 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. My wifes grandmother an active protestant would not let me in her house due to my faith. As the graph below shows, close to half the Irish American population is Protestant, while just one-third of Irish Americans are Catholic. And it really is an Irish American thing to take to finding out which is protestant and catholic lol. Three persons in one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 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! 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/. Previous Post Elements Eight Rum Regarding the Catholic/Protestant/Jewish/Corn Beef relationship, Man is walking down the street in Belfast. and my green on July 12th. I tasted the Jamesons before I poured in any ginger ale & so glad I did, Irish whiskey is sooooo much better IMHO than Scotch or bourbon IMHO. [1] In recent years, several single pot still variants have been relaunched under the Powers label. Then I spent another 20 minutes clicking around at random on your site, and then I ended up at this article, neatly explaining the first part of the joke. Im sure there were dodgy discriminatory practices based on race or religion in most big corporations in many countries in the past. I rag on about political whisky to those who are green only on the 17th and 18th of March.Hell, I even Thank you everyone for the new rea, Finally home from three wonderful days in Berlin a, When life gives you fresh passionfruits. About one-in-five (18%) chose "the Great Crusade," while 6% said "the Great Schism" and 5% said "the French Revolution I can guarantee no one here in Dublin or Ireland gives a crap either way. I still live there. @Allen: Thats just my point. I drink and enjoy both, but based on my experience(s) in Ireland lets just say watching you order a Bushmills in Dublin would be very entertaining. Click here to learn how to make this and other drinks for a slushie machine! 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. Being good to people is the very best thing you can do for yourself. Mind you the order as I see it goes Knappogue 51 > Midleton Rare > Knappogue 15 > Redbreast > Black Bush > Knappogue 92 > Tullamore Dew (makes for the best Irish Coffee) > Then take your pick of the Jamesons/Bushmills/Cooley offerings. 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. Will never forgive parents. The Ambassador had both Jameson and Bushmills on offer. His policies were considered heavily pro-Catholic. Wow, this was such a fun read through. No one here has a soft spot in their heart for Paddys?. Oh and Bushmills was NOT licensed to distill in 1608Thats marketing Bullshit. In Ireland theyd drink either, but rarely had enough money for more than a pint o the local beer. In: St. Patrick's Day. But none of it means much, anyway: both distilleries are owned by huge international entities: Jameson by French liquor conglomerate Pernod-Ricard, and Bushmills by the English firm Diageo. I wanted to explore one of t, @teremana has been my new favorite tequila since t, Happy Repeal Day! . The waitress stared at me, and said in her thick brogue, This is an IRISH pub. I looked at her and said, okay, Ill have a Harp. Here in Montana, that conversation wouldnt have made any sense. I am not trying to be offensive here, but really, it is just so dumb. If I had a choice between Macallan 18 and Redbreast, think Id stay Irish. Now this character I met at the bar is trying to tell me its the other way around. Not one of ya mentions Knappogue Castle. Michael Collins is a newcomer to the market place. Spent a crap of $$$ too so we could compare them all side by side. Youd probably get glassed if you asked the question in certain places in Ireland or Scotland. The widely-accepted Irish-American version is that Jameson is Catholic whiskey and Bushmills is Protestant whiskey. It wasnt an issue about who owns what. Im a Redbreast man first when feeling flush, but usually turn to Powers or the old John J when cash flow is normal. I just brought some Tyrconnell 10-year port cask aged home from duty free it is delicious. As regards the Catholic v Protestant whiskey debate. In return, Bushmills receives grain whiskey from both Midleton & Cooley. Should these facts come into the discussion when considering whether or not to indulge in a pint of the creamy delicious black stuff!? As someone who drinks her whiskey with ginger ale and a slice of lime, I definitely vote Powers over any other. Bad Catholic that I am, I always drank Bushmills over Jameson. @Burnsy and Andrew: I dont drink Guiness or Jameson (for those particular reasons) I drink Paddys or Powers Whiskey and Murphys Stout!!!! Bushmills on one end, Jamesons on the other. And as you can check from the email address I come from Finland, a protestant country. Several years ago, I worked in Bulgaria and a couple of other Balkan republics; and found to my surprise that Irish Whiskey is somewhat popular there, though far outpaced by the ubiquitous Balkan hard liquors Rakija and Mastika. Im coming to celebrate Repeal Da, Fall book drop. Id suggest Tullamore Dew, it was founded by Catholics and is still owned by a nice Irish Catholic company. Granted, I dont mix my whiskey with Coke or Ginger Ale, so perhaps Im missing the best presentation of Powers Gold Label. Just a point, Jameson is traditionally a Dublin Whiskey, originally distilled and blended in Bow Street in dublins Smithfield. As for the religious differences, its always been easier for those not in the mess (in the US, England) to say and perpetuate things over that of those who have to suffer the views and manipulations of outsiders. [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. If you dont beleive in god the whole situation would appear ridiculous. It is about the spirit in the bottle, not in a church. one night. I dont know about Ireland, but in some parts of the U.S there still major problems. It is true to say it is an almost exclusively Protestant village, but otherwise it is a quiet rural area on a picturesque coastline, visited annually by thousands of tourists from both side of the divide. I was wondering this myself. Not buying a certain brand of product because of centuries of English overlordship of Ireland is just so stupid on so many levels. Slainte. Personal life experience. Im leaving this post up as an archive, but I encourage you to read that article first, and if you, As far as Im concerned, springtime is Dark and Stormy season. Drink is one thing that unites Ireland it is shocking to see that some, primarily in the US, try to politicise it. Thats like native Americans boycotting jack Daniels because of American colonialism. Whisky is Scotch, followed by Canada. The other part is that Powers is for everyone else who just doesnt give a f**k. Drink what you drink and like what you like. in response to Irish whiskey is it catholic or protestant is irrelevant it is who is drinking it. [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. Tullamore Dew has lemon notes with wood undertones, whereas Jameson has a light . [9] They were the first Dublin distillery to do so, and one of the first in the world. In the mean time, the closest I can get to Ireland is my Bushmills and Guinness at night, and Kerrygold butter on toast for breakfast. So, so stupid. Also, I understand that corned beef and cabbage is not a traditional Irish meal but it is a traditional Irish American Meal, particularly in the North East. Whiskey and Cocktails Uisce Beatha or Water of Life has been distilled in Ireland for many centuries and possibly even for millennia. Funny. For this reason, Bushmills has a bigger flavor, while Jameson has a much lighter flavor. Literal Meaning. I grew up in a so-called Protestant area in west County Down where nobody really cares what you are. The difference between the two has to do with the history of whiskey production in Ireland. There is a rivalry, to be sure, but it is all about business, and not about religion. Bottom line Bushmills 16 yr has won my top pick in Irish whiskey over the 21 yr and Middletons, Redbreast and all the others. . In true Irish US tradition, my son is a cop and we will drink any Irish whiskey all of which are superior to Scotch. Hi, I actually know the reason behind the controversy. And a true story: as a young Dublin barman I was confounded by a true-blue Dubliner who asked for a large Shirley Bassey. As long as its no longer going on in the company today then enjoy. Not sure what Guinness has to do with this, but your claim goes against everything we were taught about him, but maybe history is just whitewashed for us Yanks. He said he was going to spend 90% of it on women and Irish whiskey and the other 10% he was going to waste! [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. Is Misty protestant? My growing up yearsnot virulently anti catholic just plain anti-catholic. Im not surprised this thread is still going strong. Still enjoy the Black Bush and the Bushmills 16yr. And it was always welcomed as a special Balkan business bestowal, to grease whatever wheels needed turning. 1996 in coal harbour Vancouver BC. Anyone try Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey? Robber jumps out of an alley, holds up a gun, and says, Are you a Protestant or a Catholic? Man says, Neither, Im a jew. Robber thinks for a moment, says, but are you a Protestant Jew or a Catholic Jew?, are you a Protestant or a Catholic? The three also exchange used casks, when need be, if they have extra. Today in Trader Joes, the checker looked at my bottle of Bushmills and then at me and asked, Catholic or Protestant? I had never heard that one before. By far the biggest of this selection. Beaumont Funny, I thought of addressing that as I was wrapping up the post, but then thought, Nah, the chuckleheads who read this website arent smart enough to draw that conclusion. Guess I was wrong. Not enough time to read through comments. The plantation of Ulster started in 1609, and BTW that very same King (James I) planted the Jamestown settlement in Virginia two year previous in 1607. Not what I would call a cheap whisley, albeit there are many out there that can cost a fair penny more. I tried Bushmills a couple of years ago and was surprised to find I liked it a lot, too. and IRELAND vs SCOTLAND!! Very sweet (like the inside of a burnt marshmellow). Father Urban has succeeded as a business operator on behalf of his monastic . [12] However, with many of the Irish distilleries having closed in the early 20th century in part due to their failure to embrace a change in consumer preference towards blended whiskey, Powers were instrumental in convincing the remaining Irish distilleries to reconsider their stance on blended whiskey.[8]. Maybe not the best role model, but whaddaya gonna do? Generally, it is a little less expensive than Jameson. Concept of Deity. Up here in Canada (BC) its quite difficult to find. Theres Whiskey and a prod or a catholic will drink it either way. Bushmills was my first taste of Irish Whiskey. I dont give a rip shit about religion and in fact LOATHE the typical evangelical protestant types like Swaggart, Murdoch etc. 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. But There is whiskey, and a whiskey drinker is a whiskey drinker no matter how they take it. Been sipping since I was a wee-lad and have tried lots of whiskey with leanings towards both Irish whiskey and Single malt Scotches. Ireland is %110 united in whiskey. The make up of the folks who work at Bushmills reflects the religous makeup of Northern Ireland roughly 40% Roman Catholic. However, this is just a rumor, but I did hear it from a pretty reliable source in the industry back in Ireland. @Rob: my scotch comment was tongue-in-cheek. 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. Talk about confused. : ). I remember back in my younger days hearing of the Troubles and feeling for those involved and I felt mostly for the Catholics. The town of Bushmills is a black hole. The fun is is teasing those who do not know/care to understand. For one, Jameson and Bushmills trade casks and some Jamesons bottles are bottled in the Bushmills distillery as well as knowing many a catholic who have worked there over the years. Car bombs, kidnappings, murders, protests, etc. Along with a fellow sipper we have over most of the Irish brands listed here in this thread as part of a 30+ years Christmas gift exchange and tasting session. Whiskey is Irish, whatever brand (or religion), followed by Americans (as in bourbon whiskey etc.). Rabble Rouser, Bushmills is not total UFV (sic) territory in the slightest. hint of linseed. I am Catholic and Slovak and do not care what the British have done to the Irish. None of that means shit. I lived through this and lost people to it, and it saddens me to read this. Though in the end, I do really prefer Bushmills. I love Redbreast and always have a bottle about, but based on some comments here Ill definitely be picking up a bottle of Powers Gold Label. @Darby )Gill: What a load of nonsense! Simple business transaction where both sides benefit. Powers Gold Label is also wonderful and dirt cheap. 2nd line was bottling Jameson. Never been a fan of the Powers. First published on March 17, 2016 / 1:00 PM. 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