powers whiskey vs jameson

I tend to shy away from the more-expensive blends, because I like to try them first before laying out for a bottle (whereas I know I’ll always have a use for a $20 blend). Normally I save all my Irish whiskey for March, but I figured it would be fun to break with tradition a bit since this is a non-traditional Irish whiskey. Powers is much smoother than Jameson and it doesn’t give me pounding headaches. Jameson is a little less flavorful than Powers, I’ll give you that – it tends to be leaner. Knappogue Castle 12 yr is a great affordable choice and a unique one at that. http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2010/ask-your-bartender-protestant-vs-catholic-whiskey/. Both are less than $20 US per 750ml bottle and are widely available in the US. A bit of heat, butterscotch, brown sugar, and do I detect a wee bit of bourbon barrel influence? Powers. Also for around 30 bucks blackbush is awesome and made od 90% single malt and some grain. The nose is mellow, with upfront buttery caramel and bright honeyed cereal. Very smooth. 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. I’m tasting a Powers v. a Paddy tonight. Not to mention the bottle is one of the best designed and most beautiful in all of whiskeydom. Which will come out on top!? It retails slightly cheaper than Jameson in the US, at $16 a bottle. Actually, I had a lot of them. There is also an overtone of shoe polish and something greasy, like machine oil. Here we find ourselves drinking Slane Irish Whiskey in October. Both are classics, both are made at the same distillery and owned by the same company. Powers is awesome but I found it for 28 ! Now has a cork bottle cap and a lether name plate around the neck. Jameson not without its charm. I’m Irish, living in Ireland. Has anyone tried Knappogue Castle 12 yqer old? Bushmills Black Bush is one of my all time favorites. I like it. Today I explore two of the biggest names in blended Irish whiskey: Jameson and Powers Gold Label. Bushmills makes some great single malt 10,16 and 21 I believe. I will make an effort to give this one a try and compare. A splash of water opens up some herbal, grassy notes, but they are indistinct. Although thereâs more flavor here, there isnât a tremendous amount of complexity. It's clean, floral, mildly sweet, and easy to sip, with just a touch of woody flavors from the barrel. Great whiskey , Powers over Jameson any day . Powers Gold Label whiskey contains hints of golden raisins, honey, and hay which provide a very light and nicely balanced whiskey â¦ The mashes used in both bourbon and rye account for a near infinite combination of sweet and spicy flavors, while the â¦ . A splash of water in the glass (but no ice!) ScotchNoob™ Mark: Powers Gold Label is the best-selling Irish whiskey in its native Ireland. 2) Thick, heavy body (for an Irish blend anyway). This is the newest addition to the Jameson family, the bestselling Irish whiskey in the entire world. The Noob’s Top 10 Cocktails, The Balvenie (15 year) Single Barrel Cask #201, ScotchNoob Recommends: The Glencairn Glass, ScotchNoob Recommends: The World Atlas of Whisky, ScotchNoob Recommends: Whisky Advocate Magazine, Book Review: The World Atlas of Whisky by Dave Broom, Mortlach (15 year) – Game of Thrones “Six Kingdoms”. Any truth to this dram being in common with traditional Irish Whiskey? Go back to drinking your methylated spirits…. Bushmills is not protestant whiskey. You can find well-aged whiskeys of other varieties and other whiskey brands that go for the same peatiness. Powers is my choice among Irish whiskey followed by Tullamore Dew and then Bushmill. The main differences between Tullamore Dew vs Jameson are: Tullamore Dew is produced in different distilleries, whereas Jameson is produced in a single distillery. Blackbush is another nice choice but tends to be more pricey where I am. I’m not a Jameson fan. Twenty years ago my wife bought me a bottle of 25 year old McCallan for $175. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Kilbeggan is very good though, and I may have to do a direct comparison against Power’s very soon. Personally (and this is just my opinion), I find it easier to find good single malts than to find good blends. Jameson not without its charm. Jameson claims to be all pot-still and all barley (a combination of malted and unmalted) while Powers is a combination of grain whiskey and pot-still malt. I have toured the Bushmill’s Distillary but I won’t drink Protestant whiskey. Powers Irish whiskey is owned by Irish Distillers, or IDL as they are better known and are an amalgamation of the Powers, Jameson and Paddy whiskey brands and businesses who joined forces for the good of the Irish whiskey category, as well as to grow their united company through strength in numbers. Powers, however, has more interesting and lip-smacking flavors. Lately the price has increased from 19 to 25 a bottle ( Ma). ), and while I think it’s a little on the sweet side, I don’t find it overdone – I’ll be doing a review eventually. Yes, plenty of Irish whiskey is ordered as shots or in â¦ Bushmills (80 proof; $21) I don’t buy into the whole single-malt thing. , Hi Mary. As you can see, the differences in Irish and American whiskies does stretch beyond simply the country of origin. Jameson moved it’s distillery to Cork, although bow street is still open for tourists. We tried it tonight for the first time and it the best Irish whiskey we have had in while. An airport saleswoman (selling Scotch) once told me Irish is more palatable because is is full of sugar/caramel and she may be right. Both can be found for about the same price (around $22 give or take) and their standard bottlings can be found throughout the world. They are also very short after the initial taste on the palate. It’s cheaper than Jameson or Bushmills. Both are excellent neat or with a splash of water, and I suppose in a pinch you could mix them for cocktails. I will be a staple I my liquor cabinet now. Buddy alot of distillers in Ireland including King Arthur Guinness were protestants!! There is also a predominant dryness that is unfortunately similar to bottom-shelf vodka, which detracts from the sweet cereal and spice flavors. Jamesons finish makes me cringe, Powers finish is much smoother for me. Still perhaps the first Irish whiskey that most people try. I had Powers for the first time yesterday at the wake for Mike McCourt at Original Joe’s in San Francisco. Seems to have made it’s way up to $35 USD in CA. The whiskey today still maintains its own distinctive rich and slightly spicy flavour, and it has recently given fans even greater choice with a â¦ Some days I’ll like a good rye, other times a Speyside. A past recipient of The American Taste Award for Excellence and a Double Gold winner in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Powers is touted as the perfect whiskey for the best-tasting Irish Coffee. "This body will immediately launch an investigation into whether Grogu was at the Jedi Temple the night Kylo went n…. Tullamore is still my favourite, but paddy was a delightful suprise. Redbreast is a pure pot still whiskey, meaning it's made from 100% barley (both malted and unmalted) as opposed to Jameson, which is a blended whiskey (made from a blend of barley and other grains). I am comfortable with all the Scottish malts from the Glenkinchie. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. It's a simple whiskey that's easy to enjoy. Take Jameson and Tullamore Dew.Jameson is disputably the more common and popular but Tullamore is out there and preferred by many. The Dead Rabbit Grocery & Grog in New York, which has been voted the best bar in the world, teamed up with Dublin Liberties Distillery Master Distiller Darryl McNally to create this whiskey inspired by \"notorious Irish street gang in New York City in the mid-1800s.\" It's a blend of aged Irish single malt and grain whiskies, and the bar's beveâ¦ I must say, this was a surprisingly positive set of reviews, especially considering the blended scotch whisky bashing elsewhere! That’s all pot still and aged nicely. When it comes to this subject, Irish whiskey-drinkers seem to be as divided as the Emerald Isle itself. One reviewer above mentioned a preference for Irish over Scotch in low-budget choices. I got started on single-malt Scotch and that has irrevocably spoiled me for anything distilled. ( Log Out / Paddy, Powers, Jameson, and much more are all made at the same distillery. This is no single-malt Scotch, but it is a pleasant and very drinkable whiskey with unexpectedly bright, available flavors, a smooth mouthfeel, and no “cringe” in the aftertaste. Change ), Head to Head, The Eternal Struggle: Jameson vs. For an Irish at its price point, Powers is highly recommended. Cheers! I think I will stick with Jameson as a cheap mixer. There are darn good blends made from the better single-malts and they can be blended in a way that creates something more balanced and complex than the one spirit from the one place (or mixed with inferior spirits). I’m on my second 750ml of Powers Gold. Has something happened to the market since your review in 2013 or has it become that much more popular? Jameson is considered to be the world’s best-selling Irish whiskey. I find both of them very light and fruity with an overall taste that is smooth and very very light. Powers is aged 100 percent in Bourbon casks for five to six years. It has a bad reputation in Ireland as only being good for hot whiskeys and its an unfair reputation. Matured for 12 years, the result is an outstanding lingering robust taste that provides a perfect tribute to the spiritual home of one of Irelandâs most loved whiskeys. Jameson Irish Whiskey is renowned on the Whiskey Universe for its smoothness and how flavorsome it is. ( Log Out / Non chill filtered and bottled at cask strength, nothing is added or taken away, for a whiskey that is full flavoured and uniquely satisfying. * * Your information may be used by Irish Distillers International Limited and its affiliates to provide you with news and promotional information about Jameson. Whiskeys like Jameson, Bushmills, Kilbeggan Tullamore Dew, and Powers are all solid â¦ I just discovered Powers, which is somewhat close to the Black Bush, but for significantly cheaper. Bushmills has also released Red Bush at a slightly higher price point the white label Bushmills (about the same as Black Bush). I cut my teeth on blended Irish and Canadian whiskies, so naturally, I’ve a soft spot for light and sweet flavors in single malts others might decry as being “boring”. I bought it on a whim and am eternally greatful that I did. Powers, however, has more interesting and lip-smacking flavors. The attack is expectedly dry, but a few seconds on the tongue reveals cereally sweetness, citrus peel, and tropical fruits like banana and kiwi. the reviewer was out of his mind at the time he drank the powers. Here in Illinois we can still get Powers for $20 and Powers Signature Release (single pot) for about $40. The place was full of Mike’s admirers from a forty year career as a beloved bartender. So what is the outcome of this classic battle? Good synopsis, Dave! As for age, try a Redbreast 15 year old Irish Whiskey. At any time, you can exercise your right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, â¦ It was recommended to me..I really enjoyed it..i am a Jameson drinker..but do believe i will be reaching for Powers for now on at the liquor store…Also i noticed this morning..No Headache!!! Powers was lined up and flowing freely. The candy notes in the nose and finish, the fullness of its body and its relative complexity make Powers a more interesting choice when ordering from the bar. But aside from quietly going about our business, weâre a whiskey built on never cutting corners. There are lots of great Irish whiskeys out there. I am new to Irish and Scotch whiskey. As a colourful history would have it, this revered Blue Spot has remained underground â¦ Powers remained family owned until 1966, surviving but hardly thriving, when it joined with Cork Distillers and buried the hatchet with Jameson for the greater good of Irish whiskey. Cheers. Another way of putting that: I’ve been disappointed by blends more often than I’ve been disappointed by single malts. The widely-accepted Irish-American version is that Jameson is Catholic whiskey and Bushmills is Protestant whiskey. A great bourbon can be 1/3 of the price of a single malt or even less. It has some heat but there’s a real nice smokey, honey flavor with the traditional caramel, toffee and barley notes in there. Whether thatâs treating our workers like family, helping out Irish farmers along the way, or even fielding our own Powers United Football Club, weâve always tried to make whiskey the right way along the â¦ I’ve heard, from Ralfy (Scotsman, Ralfy.com) that the Auchentoshan distillery, in Glasgow, originally created triple distilled spirit for the incoming Irishmen laborers, working at the local ship yards. It certainly has a lot of the hallmarks of traditional Irish whiskey, although in keeping with practices in Scotland, it uses a mash of 100% malted barley, as opposed to the (then) more traditional Irish practice of mixing various grains, both malted and unmalted, into the mash (aka single pot still whiskey). I saw it for sale recently for $1750……. Jameson Caskmates. Started drinking Powers 5 years ago after being introduced to it by a wonderful bar-owner in Westwood , Ca. Your site is tremendously helpful!!! I haven’t tried the Select Reserve yet, but it’s on my (so very long) list. Now, it’s important to note that the Scottish Reformation occurred in 1560, so odds are in favor of the founder of the Jameson distillery, being Scottish, was a damn Protestant. John's Lane Release is a celebration of the original style of Powers Whiskey and the quintessential Irish Single Pot Still distillate. Since I am not a fan of peat (smoke) I have gravitated to Irish and bourbon. Thanks for the comment! It’s flavorful, tangy and lighter than many of its peers. Had some Powers last night- hence I was looking for a few reviews to see if people enjoyed it as much as I did. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Try $38 per bottle in Central Texas…under $20 stuff around here comes in a plastic bottle…lucky you if you get it cheaper…good whiskey, smoother and tastier than Jameson, but lacks J’s harder, dryer punch which I really enjoy…wouldn’t kick either of them out of bed. Thatâs Protestant whiskey!â â Detective Jimmy McNulty, The WireBushmills vs. Jameson. I too usually prefer single malt scotches, but often times I am forced to economize. 1) Apple, sweet, slightly tart and malty, some floral notes as well. also paddy is the big seller among the irish in ireland. If you like sherried whisky (a la Macallan) then Powers is pretty amazing for the price. [admin note: edited to remove all capitals.]. Powers Gold Label; Jameson Irish Whiskey; Tullamore D.E.W. Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey â an extremely affable Irish Whiskey that is slightly heavier with a slightly deeper flavor than Jameson. Redbreast is owned by Irish Distillers, which owns the Midleton distillery and there it makes Redbreast, Midleton, Paddy, Powers and Jameson, all â¦ If you don’t like it but like your single-malts, it’s probably just the peat of the Scotch that you like. I’ve been drinking Powers for 20 years. It seems like this is Jameson’s answer to JW Black because it’s at about the same price point and having just tried Jameson Black Barrel I’d pick that over JW Black any day of the week!! Add an ice cube or a little water to unlock the flavors, let is sit for a few minutes while giving it an occasional swirl to smooth out the cheaper blends and you have a great daily sipper. Jameson is much more popular, at least in the U.S., while Powers claims to be the best-selling whiskey in Ireland. When I do, I tend to find that inexpensive Irish whiskys are generaly much better than scotches in the same price range; say around $20. They’re like women…there’s something beautiful and distinct about each. As Texas Coach noted, I’m not sure Powers can be called really cheap anymore. Powers Three Swallows is a nice choice, further up the scale. PS you guys get it nice and cheap, in Belfast, Northern Ireland its around £18-£20 say $25 so enjoy!! Purists may say one should never take premium Jameson Irish Whiskey with anything other than a splash of water, but they can never be â¦ Maybe that accounts for its popularity. It has a light, crisp flavor that reminds me of Glenfiddich, but without the citrus notes. In this Whisky War, we do a whiskey review of Jameson 18 vs Jameson Original whiskey. power is way better than paddy to anybody but the label addicted or the paid snarf. The login page will open in a new window. 2) Burn, cotton candy (more bourbon barrel notes or are they grain whiskey notes? Johnny Walker Black Label is my go to scotch. There are several entry level Irish blend at $18-20 here. As a single malt Scotch drinker I find that these and most other Irish whiskies lack the complexity and on palate taste sensations. …which I think is justified since it’s the superior whiskey, imo. Powers Gold is $30 here. Iâm still going to attempt to do a whole month of Irish Whiskey in a few months, so donât worry â¦ I personally think Monkey Shoulder is a pretty good deal for the money (all malt and in the mid-$20? It's Only Good for Shots. I believe that’s correct. Enjoy! Good stuff. to a full blown Island malt such as Lagavulin. Powers is an outstanding Irish whiskey. ( Log Out / Compared to Kilbeggan, Tallamore and Jameson, Paddy is our second. Sláinte! Powers was $ 20.00 then and as it grew in popularity so did the price which is now $ 30.00. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The pure pot still component of the blend is also bottled alone and sold as Redbreast. Irish Whiskey Brands Best | SEO Zen Bonus, Cocktails: Part One. I tried Powers last night for the first time. By that I mean inexpensive, as this spirit is surprisingly complex, flavorful, and smooth for an $18 bottle of blended Irish whiskey. Bought my first bottle of Powers Gold Label this evening for $30. They certainly both give The Glenlivet 12, the ubiquitous ‘inexpensive’ single-malt, a run for its money. that stuff is the smoothest 80 proof ever… jameson is like drinking turpentine comparatively. I paid $24 for Knappogue Castle and I was very pleasantly surprised. Teeling. This was my first Irish wake. Please log in again. Try a bunch of single-malts side by side with Johnny Walker and you’ll begin to figure out which whiskeys are in that blend. ), maybe even some oak. A splash of water cuts through the body, without adding much in terms of flavor, except perhaps a few hints of fruit blossoms or mown grass. Most bars do not have Powers on the shelf, in that case I drink Jameson. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Really good whiskey to enjoy â¦ Jameson is much more popular, at least in the U.S., while Powers claims to be the best-selling whiskey in Ireland. Think I’ll try Red Breast and kilbeggan! Also the original nip was in a small bottle called a baby power! (esp since Elijah Craig 12 bourbon is 24!) It has a bit more flavor than Jameson, but its not worth $10 more. At any rate, Powers isn’t particularly earth-shattering either, but it has more going on than Jameson. Blue Spot is matured for at least seven years in Bourbon barrels, Sherry butts and Portuguese Madeira casks. This 80 proof offering is aged in bourbon barrels for a smoother, more complex taste. Power’s is my favorite of the cheap Irish whiskeys. The real question for you is how much you are looking to spend. It is a veritable companion to mixers and an excellent ingredient in cocktails. Still, its lighter style is similar to single malts made in Ireland, such as Bushmills. As for Powers vs. Jameson, I’ll take Powers every time. Well worth it! The body is quite full, with a slightly oily quality. It also won’t wreck you or taste off like Teachers or Famous Grouse. One of the best ryes I’ve found is Wild Turkey Rye. Jameson remains a classic example of the style. I bought a bottle a few weeks ago and absolutely loved it! I like your approach. My experience with these 2 whiskeys is completely different from the authors. Maker: Irish Distillers, Cork, Ireland (Pernod-Ricard). They will charge whatever the market will bear! I consent to receive news and promotional information about Jameson ®. I’m suspicious of Jameson because they spend so much on advertising! When I was a kid I used to go up to the local off license to get a baby power for my neighbour Mrs Cox on the corner. But don’t confuse that with something inherent to “single-malt.”. Teeling Small Batch; Conclusion. It is refreshing but it doesn’t have a lot of depth. There’s a certain point where some of the subtleties in a good single get lost, so switching to Powers is a good economic choice. What is it exactly that makes the preference for one of these iconic brands over another more loaded than, say, â¦ In 1966, with the Irish whiskey industry still struggling following Prohibition in the United States, the Anglo-Irish Trade War and the rise of competition from Scotch whiskey, John Powers & Son joined forces with the only other remaining distillers in the Irish Republic, the Cork Distilleries Company and their Dublin rivals John Jameson â¦ It seems fruity to me, I can definately taste the apple. 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