{"id":3120150,"date":"2025-05-20T07:41:39","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T07:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jamesonwhiskey.com\/where-is-jameson-whiskey-made\/"},"modified":"2025-05-20T07:54:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T07:54:37","slug":"where-is-jameson-whiskey-made","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jamesonwhiskey.com\/en-ie\/where-is-jameson-whiskey-made\/","title":{"rendered":"Where is Jameson Whiskey Made? | Jameson Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve been reading our Whiskey Guide<\/a> long enough, you probably know all about the What, the How, and the Why of Whiskey. These inquisitive questions on the quirks of Irish whiskey likely make you a curious whiskey fan and strongly indicate your drink of choice and of course that you Must be a Jameson. There is, however, one question left unanswered. That, of course, is the Where.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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It can be argued that where whiskey is made is the most important component of a whiskey. Indeed the country, region or even town where a whiskey is made affects its processes, its ingredients and flavours, its availability, and of course, accounts for a varied history and wealth of inherited expertise. And so, the Where is the cornerstone of what makes a whiskey unique.<\/p>\n

Jameson Irish Whiskey<\/a> is and has always been produced in Ireland, using traditional Irish whiskey-making practices established by our founder John Jameson<\/a>. Some of John Jameson\u2019s practices are so integral and long-standing to Irish whiskey-making that they are now foundational to any new whiskey distillers to call themselves Irish Whiskey makers. So, where is Jameson made? Why Midleton in County Cork, of course!<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Jameson Midleton Distillery Cork, Ireland<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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Jameson is the world\u2019s favourite Irish whiskey. It is sold all over the globe. From Bangkok to Berlin to Boston, Jameson is poured, measured, shaken, stirred, and swallowed by the world\u2019s whiskey lovers. Like many other beloved beverages, Jameson has a deep history of craft and tradition that is indisputably tied to its sense of place, and that place is Ireland. But where is Jameson whiskey made?<\/p>\n

The Midleton Distillery (formally the Jameson Distillery Midleton) in the small town of Midleton Co. Cork, is where Jameson Irish Whiskey is made today. The Midleton Distillery has a long history that proceeds Jameson and has been the beating heart of the town for over 200 years. It was originally a woollen mill but soon became an army barracks during the Napoleonic wars. It was finally purchased and converted into a distillery by the Murphy brothers. In 1867, consolidating with some smaller local distilleries, the Cork Distillery Company was formed.<\/p>\n

The Cork Distillery Company formed part of a merger with Jameson in the 1960\u2019s and Jameson soon shifted its production to the small town of Midleton from its famous original home at Smithfield’s Bow Street in Dublin city, where a new state-of-the-art facility was built on the Midleton site to meet the increased demand for Irish whiskey globally.<\/p>\n

Today, the Midleton Distillery is the largest whiskey distillery in Ireland and sits at the cutting edge of Irish whiskey-making, producing a vast range of Jameson brands<\/a> along with other brands of Irish whiskey (but more on that later). So, when the MC asks \u201cWhere is the Jameson distillery in Ireland\u201d at your pub quiz, you can say \u201cWhich one? Where it was made or where it\u2019s made now.\u201d Then everyone at the quiz will \u201cooh\u201d and \u201cahh\u201d and say under their breath \u201cThis person really knows their stuff\u201d.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Can You Visit Where Jameson is Produced?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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You absolutely can, and they would love to see you! The Midleton Distillery is open to the public and offers a whole host of tours that cater to everyone. From casual day trippers looking for a fun day out filled with history, knowledge, and great stories, to real whiskey enthusiasts seeking in-depth understanding and a behind-the-scenes look at the modern process of distilling guided by experts, there is something for everyone.<\/p>\n

The newly opened Midleton Distillery Experience<\/a> is where you\u2019ll find information and tickets for all our tours. And that\u2019s not all, there are whiskey tastings, cocktail-making classes, a full-day whiskey academy, and a colossal collection of Irish whiskey to taste and purchase. To get a sense of what the Midleton Distillery Experience is all about (before you run to buy your plane tickets to Ireland) have a look and discover our craft<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n

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Jameson Distillery, Bow St. Vs Midleton Distillery<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\u201cWait a minute, I thought Jameson was a long-standing Dublin whiskey?\u201d Long-standing\u2026 as in old? How old is Jameson? In a word? Old.
We\u2019ve been distilling whiskey since 1780 and yes, for nearly 200 years Jameson was distilled at Jameson Distillery on Bow Street in Dublin. <\/p>\n

Today, the Jameson Distillery Bow Street is the historical home of Jameson and has become one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions. The site of the old distillery was used as Jameson headquarters until 1997 when it was refurbished as a visitor centre. It was updated again from 2016 to 2017 to become Dublin\u2019s premiere whiskey experience. Inside you\u2019ll see the walls, rafters and foundations of the original Jameson Distillery, however, unlike the Midleton Distillery, this is where most of the original historical features end and the modern experiences begin. <\/p>\n

While both the Midleton Distillery and the Jameson Distillery Bow Street share a fantastic interactive tour, sensational cocktail-making classes, whiskey tastings that will knock your socks off, and an excellent cocktail bar, Bow Street has distinct experiences you won\u2019t find in Midleton (and vice versa). Bow Street offers a Cask Drawing Experience, blending classes and the opportunity to bottle your very own bottle of Jameson Black Barrel Cask Strength whiskey, all with Dublin City at your feet. <\/p>\n

Yes, we agree. You will be spoiled for choice, and we wouldn\u2019t have it any other way.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n

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John Jameson and His Family <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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John Jameson wasn\u2019t just a man with a great palate\u2014he was a visionary who helped set the gold standard for Irish whiskey. A Scottish lawyer by trade, he made the life-changing decision to move to Dublin in the late 18th century. There, in 1780, he took the reins of the Bow Street Distillery and embarked on his journey to craft the finest whiskey in the world. Bold move? Absolutely. Worth it? Just ask any whiskey lover.<\/span><\/p>\n

John Jameson firmly believed that to make the best whiskey, you needed to start with the best people. So he didn\u2019t just found a distillery\u2014he created a whiskey dynasty. The Jameson family poured their passion and dedication into every barrel, overseeing every step of production. Their commitment to craftsmanship, quality, and innovation became the heartbeat of the Jameson brand, setting traditions that are still honoured at Midleton Distillery today.<\/span><\/p>\n

John\u2019s descendants didn\u2019t just rest on the laurels of his success; they expanded operations, improved techniques (hello, triple distillation!), and helped secure Irish whiskey\u2019s reputation on the global stage. The family\u2019s hands-on approach is a key reason why Jameson remains the world\u2019s favourite Irish whiskey. And while times have changed, the Jameson family\u2019s legacy of excellence continues to shape everything we do\u2014from grain to glass.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cheers to John, his family, and the generations of whiskey makers who\u2019ve kept his spirit alive\u2014literally and figuratively\u2014in every drop of Jameson.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Where is Jameson Whiskey Distilled?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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Jameson is distilled in the Midleton Distillery in Midleton Co. Cork using the traditional triple distillation method. Jameson uses a mixture of malted and unmalted barley, which is processed and distilled in traditional copper pot stills and column stills which produce all types of Jameson whiskey, including our single pot still.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve already discussed the historical and technological reasons why the distilling of Jameson has moved to Midleton; however, three final components make Midleton an ideal place to produce Jameson Irish Whiskey: Location. Location. Location.<\/p>\n

To begin with, Midleton Distillery is situated just adjacent to the beautiful town of Midleton, but has had the opportunity to expand greatly over the years. The Midleton site is vast, covering the historical old distillery and the current operational one while housing a vast expanse of maturation warehouses with room to expand further.<\/p>\n

The distillery is also situated on the Dungorney River, which flows directly through the grounds. This much-needed water source is vital to our whiskey and plays a pivotal role in the final product.<\/p>\n

Lastly, Midleton itself is surrounded by some of the best barley growers in the country. Come harvest time, one of Jameson\u2019s key ingredients is shipped from local and nearby sources to the distillery. You just can\u2019t beat homegrown grain!<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Who Owns Jameson?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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Jameson is owned by Irish Distillers, a subsidiary of the global spirits group, Pernod Ricard. Irish Distillers was formed in 1966 when John Jameson & Son, John Power & Son, and Cork Distilleries merged under the name.<\/p>\n

Over the years, more whiskey brands have been developed under the Irish Distillers banner, including Jameson, Powers, Redbreast, Spot Whiskies, Method & Madness, Knappogue Castle, and Midleton Very Rare.<\/p>\n

We know what you\u2019re thinking. \u201cAll these amazing Irish whiskey brands under one roof?!\u201d
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Are All Types of Jameson Made in Midleton?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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Indeed, they are! Yes, the entire range of Jameson whiskeys is produced at the Midleton Distillery, including some bottles of Jameson that are exclusive to the Bow Street Distillery and Midleton Distillery Experience. Our Master Distillers at the Midleton Distillery have spent years crafting Jameson\u2019s unique whiskey offerings, producing some of the world\u2019s favourite Irish whiskeys, including Jameson Black Barrel<\/a>, and Jameson 18 Year<\/a>. Of course, the only way to understand the truly unbelievable scale of whiskey production created in the Midleton Distillery is to see it yourself. Which leads us to\u2026<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n

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How to Visit Jameson Midleton Distillery? <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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Visiting the Midleton Distillery is very simple. First things first you need to get to Ireland. This (believe it or not) is key. Once you\u2019re here you can book one of the many amazing experiences on the Midleton Distillery Experience<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n

Of course, you don\u2019t have just the Midleton Distillery Experience to visit. There is also another excellent distillery experience in Dublin, the Jameson Distillery Bow Street, with lots of great whiskey-related activities available to you. To book your experience check out the Visit Our Distilleries<\/a> page here.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n

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If you’re searching for the best whiskey distillery tour in Dublin, there\u2019s only one name you need to know: <\/span>Jameson Distillery Bow Street<\/b><\/a>. Nestled in the historic heart of Smithfield, Dublin, this iconic site is where the Jameson story first began back in 1780\u2014and today, it’s one of Ireland\u2019s top-rated tourist experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n

At Jameson Bow Street, you won\u2019t just learn about whiskey\u2014you\u2019ll live it. With interactive tours led by expert Brand Ambassadors, hands-on whiskey tastings, cocktail-making classes, and the famous Cask Draw Experience (where you can pull whiskey straight from a live cask!), it\u2019s more than a distillery visit\u2014it\u2019s a full sensory immersion into the world of Jameson.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike traditional distilleries still in full production, Bow Street has transformed its historic space into a state-of-the-art whiskey experience. You’ll walk the old distillery floors, learn about John Jameson\u2019s legacy, and leave with a new appreciation (and maybe even a few bragging rights) for Dublin\u2019s whiskey-making magic.<\/span><\/p>\n

In short: <\/span>Best distillery tour in Dublin? Easy. Jameson Bow Street.<\/b> Cheers to that.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Is Jameson actually made in Ireland?<\/h3>\n <\/span>\n <\/summary>\n
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Absolutely\u2014Jameson is proudly made in Ireland! Every drop of Jameson Irish Whiskey is crafted with care at our distillery in Midleton, County Cork.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n <\/details>\n

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Jameson is produced in Ireland, the birthplace of smooth, triple-distilled whiskey. From Midleton to the world, Jameson\u2019s Irish roots run deep.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n <\/details>\n

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Today, the real home of Jameson production is the Midleton Distillery in County Cork, Ireland. However, the original Jameson Distillery still proudly stands at Bow Street in Dublin\u2014as a world-class visitor experience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n <\/details>\n

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Originally, yes! Jameson was born at the Bow Street Distillery in Dublin back in 1780. Production later moved to Midleton, County Cork, but Dublin will always be where our story began.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n <\/details>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":2572939,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Where is Jameson Whiskey Made?","_seopress_titles_desc":"Explore Jameson's origins, from its historic Dublin roots to the modern Midleton Distillery in Cork.","_seopress_robots_index":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"our-world-category":[],"class_list":["post-3120150","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jamesonwhiskey.com\/en-ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3120150","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jamesonwhiskey.com\/en-ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jamesonwhiskey.com\/en-ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jamesonwhiskey.com\/en-ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jamesonwhiskey.com\/en-ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3120150"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.jamesonwhiskey.com\/en-ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3120150\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3120173,"href":"https:\/\/www.jamesonwhiskey.com\/en-ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3120150\/revisions\/3120173"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jamesonwhiskey.com\/en-ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2572939"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jamesonwhiskey.com\/en-ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3120150"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jamesonwhiskey.com\/en-ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3120150"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jamesonwhiskey.com\/en-ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3120150"},{"taxonomy":"our-world-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jamesonwhiskey.com\/en-ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/our-world-category?post=3120150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}