Whisky · DISTILLERY TOURS IN DUBLIN
Good distillery tours in Dublin fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Jameson Bow Street in Smithfield with an English or French-speaking guide. Learn the brand’s story and whiskey-making process, then compare three Jameson whiskeys with guided tasting notes. A signature cocktail is included, and you can add a live maturation warehouse visit or buy a personalized bottle.
“Well organized, smaller sized groups, interactive and informative. Great tour.”
At Jameson Distillery Bow St., an English-speaking guide leads you through three rooms covering ingredients, triple distillation, and Jameson’s innovations. You’ll enjoy a comparative whiskey tasting, a Jameson Ginger and Lime drink, and time in JJ’s Bar. Guides such as Alex, Nial, Nathan, Finn, and Jack have earned praise for lively storytelling.
“The tour was good, interesting history. The cafe on premise was bad and really weird, ordered a sandwich that had little to NITHING on it!”
Spend about four hours visiting Jameson Distillery Bow St. and the Guinness Storehouse with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Taste Jameson whiskey, enjoy a signature drink, walk through historic Dublin, then finish with a Guinness at Gravity Bar and its 360-degree city view. Guides such as Fergus, Richard, Miriam, and Sean are frequently assigned.
“We had a grand time at this event. The food was delicious and the service friendly and efficient. The highlight was the performance of traditional Irish music and dance. A very fun night! Highly recommended for all ages.”
At Teeling Distillery in Dublin’s Liberties, a guide such as Marc, Blaise, Gary, or Ivie takes you from whiskey history to the working production floor, then leads a tasting of Teeling pours. The one-hour visit suits busy schedules, welcomes non-drinkers and families, and includes a café, terrace, and gift shop.
“Very informative, guide was great! Loved the cocktail at the end with the whiskey tasting! Worth the trip”
At Roe & Co Distillery in Dublin’s Liberties, you’ll explore the former Guinness Power Station, learn about whiskey flavor, and either blend an Old Fashioned or test your palate through five flavor pillars. The 75-minute, English-language experience is limited to four people and ends with a drink at the Power House Bar.
“The sensory experience was a lot of fun! Sampling different aromas and tastes, creating our own cocktails, and then sampling the one provided in the Powerhouse Bar was awesome! The group was fun, and Isaac was a great tour guide. The facility is really cool, hip, and funky, with a great vibe. I'd recommend this tour to anyone who likes craft cocktails and especially whisky.”
At Teeling Whiskey Distillery in Dublin’s Liberties, an English-speaking guide such as Gary, Marc, or Alexandra leads you through a working three-still operation. You’ll see how Irish whiskey is made, visit the exhibition space, and finish with a Teeling tasting. The one-hour tour is modern, lively, wheelchair accessible, and best booked ahead.
“It was nice to see how whiskey is made and the tour guide Gary was funny. the whiskey and cocktail were very tasty. would recommend it.”
At Roe and Co’s former Guinness Power Station in Dublin 8, you’ll tour a working distillery, explore flavor, and make a whiskey cocktail. Choose the Flavours workshop, built around sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami, or Beyond the Blend, with three whiskeys, confectionery, and your own blend. Guides including Luke, Andrew, Erin, and Isaac keep the one-hour visit lively.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Cocktails were great, we had two each. And then the guide gave us a recipe list for all of the cocktails so we could make them at home.”
At Jameson Distillery Bow St. in Dublin, choose a 45-minute secret whiskey tasting, a 90-minute Black Barrel blending class, or a cocktail-making session. Guides such as Alex, Kieran, Gavin, and Leah lead tastings, drinks, and hands-on instruction. Every option offers a closer look at Irish whiskey, but only the Bow St. Experience Tour admits visitors under 18.
“I'm not a Jameson drinker but after taking the class I was very impressed and am now liking a correctly made drink with Jameson.”
Spend one hour at Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin’s Liberties, where a guide such as John, Sheila, Bernard, or David leads you through a restored church, graveyard, and working distillery. Learn how Irish whiskey is made, hear local stories, and taste several whiskeys plus gin. Groups are limited to eight.
“This was one of the best whiskey distillery/ Irish history tours we ahve been on. Sheila our guide was informative, fun (or good crack, as it is referred to in Ireland) and knowledgeable”
Spend a long but rewarding day in Northern Ireland with Finn McCool’s Tours. From Dublin, you’ll see Dunluce Castle, walk the Giant’s Causeway, visit the Dark Hedges, taste whiskey at Titanic Distillers, and stop in Belfast. Guides such as May, Noel, Ryan, and Quiggs have brought history and humor to the coach rides, though the schedule requires punctuality.
“A great day tour to Northern Ireland from Dublin includes visiting the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its mindboggling beauty and as a portal into Earth’s most ancient past. The whiskey tour at Titanic Distillers in Belfast, located in the historic shipyard where the Titanic and many of its sister vessels were built, exceeded our expectations. It deepened our appreciation for Belfast's whiskey tradition, revealing why it disappeared and how it has returned in almost 90 years.”
Step inside Dublin Liberties Distillery for a 45-minute guided tour led by hosts such as Kelly, Kate, or Kevin. You’ll hear about the Liberties and Irish whiskey, see the working distillery, and taste Dubliner Honeycomb Liqueur, Dubliner Bourbon Cask 3YO Blend, and Liberties Oak Devil 5YO Single Malt. Finish at the bar, café, or gift shop.
“Our guide Kate was lovely and very well-informed. Myself and my partner really like whiskey so it was a great experience to see how it is made. The tour was great - informative, entertaining, and with lots of chances to sample the different whiskey. If you’re a whiskey fan, you’ll love this - and even if you’re not, you’ll probably love it anyway. I would highly recommend doing the tour.”
Spend 90 minutes at Jameson Distillery Bow St. with a Jameson Craft Ambassador, tasting four cask strength whiskies and learning how Black Barrel is built. You will nose, measure, and mix your own 50ml blend, with chocolate, sensory touches, and a tasting notebook included. English only, for ages 18 and up.
“The guide was excellent. The group small- 8 of us which was so manageable and helpful for asking g questions”
Start with hotel pickup at 2:30pm and follow Dublin’s distillery trail with a whiskey specialist host, possibly John. Enjoy cocktails at Roe & Co, tastings at Pearse Lyons and Teeling, plus private city touring between stops. The experience suits adults who want personal service and several Irish spirits in one afternoon.
“Our guide was professional and knowledgeable in both the history of the distilleries and Dublin effect upon them. Brought the area alive and made the whisky taste even better with his insights. Great tour!”
Meet at Jameson Distillery Bow St. for a one-hour, English-language tasting in JJ’s Office, a private room linked to John Jameson. A Jameson Brand Ambassador guides you through four whiskeys, including a seasonal Maker’s Choice pour. This is a tasting only, not a distillery tour.
“Very informative and I learnt a lot about whiskey”
Spend 3.5 hours with an English-speaking guide at Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse. Taste three Jameson whiskeys, enjoy a signature cocktail, ride the Luas between sites, and finish with a Guinness at Gravity Bar. Guides such as Niall and Caroline bring Dublin’s drink traditions to life with humor and strong storytelling.
“Our Guide Niall was incredibly funny and the tour was magnificent. Thanks for the experience Niall :) Sláinte”
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