We did a bus tour of the city on our first Sunday in town, which included a stop over at the Jameson Whiskey factory. We toured the original site--which no longer makes whiskey there--and learned all the steps in the process. Jameson's is distilled three times compared to Jack Daniels which is only distilled once. Obviously, this is why the Jameson is so smooth! Not sure we were the best to distinguish this. I couldn't bring myself to volunteer to be a taste tester of the three whiskey's since a few sips of the Jameson with cranberry juice was even a bit much. Laura took a swig and didn't care for it much. Next we'll have to try to tour the Guinness factory!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Jameson Tour
We did a bus tour of the city on our first Sunday in town, which included a stop over at the Jameson Whiskey factory. We toured the original site--which no longer makes whiskey there--and learned all the steps in the process. Jameson's is distilled three times compared to Jack Daniels which is only distilled once. Obviously, this is why the Jameson is so smooth! Not sure we were the best to distinguish this. I couldn't bring myself to volunteer to be a taste tester of the three whiskey's since a few sips of the Jameson with cranberry juice was even a bit much. Laura took a swig and didn't care for it much. Next we'll have to try to tour the Guinness factory!
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Pam and Laura,
ReplyDeleteI am envious! I really wish I could make it over for a visit! I will settle for second best, following your blog. Thanks for doing it!
Marilyn
Hi Pam and Laura! Kathy forwarded this to all of us and it's such a great way to see your adventure! What a "once in a lifetime" experience for you and Laura on so many levels! Will check back to see what you are up to! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteLove, Mary
First wine and now whiskey...you've become quite daring since you left CMU!
ReplyDeleteWe'll try to be adventurous so you can see more things! Next weekend we have Fulbright training and they are taking us up to Maynooth--so stay tuned for more!
ReplyDeletehi pam
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you have this blog so we can travel right along with you and see the sights :) how wonderful that you and laura are sharing this adventure together. ( most mother-daughter bonding times are just out to breakfast!!ha) you're creating great memories for both of you.
good luck with your new position.
with love patti
Hi Pam & Laura - Kathy here! So glad to be able to keep track of you - Fred's dream is to visit Ireland someday. His mom's family is from there - County Claire and County Down.
ReplyDeleteTake care and have fun!