Jameson_Irish_Whiskey. I am an Italian-American by birth, and an Irishman by choice. We may not be celebrating the most famous Saint of them all in bars and night-clubs tonight; but, we can do a good job of it at home. I will be drinking my whisky of choice, Jameson Black Barrel, on the rocks, or with water. Jameson is smooth, and the company was founded in the 18th century by John Jameson, who happened to be a lawyer before he got a real job. Cheers, Slainte, or whatever you need to say to get happy. Enjoy the evening.