For many, Jameson is their first experience of Irish whiskey . The classic Original is the bestselling whiskey from the country (try it with ginger ale ). But this week, the brand announced it is launching The Whiskey Makers series, a new range, as well as a new look to its existing heritage whiskeys. I was lucky enough to be given a sneak preview of the newly extended family, in advance of the releases due in the summer.

The extended family: the three on the left are the new Whisky Makers series; while the heritage whiskeys have been given a new look