Whisky · DISTILLERY TOURS IN IRELAND
Triple distillation, pot still grain bills and a scattering of new plants from Dublin down to Cork. These 15 are priced and clear about which are working distilleries and which are restored visitor sites.
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.”
Visit the Midleton Distillery, about 15 minutes from Cork, for a 75-minute guided tour of historic kilns, mills, and a restored warehouse. Learn how Jameson is made, compare whiskeys in the Jameson Bar, and enjoy a complimentary glass or cocktail. Guides such as Neil, Killian, Ines, and Daniela have earned high praise for their clear, lively presentations.
“Unique and and well kept place where one of the best whisky is created. Walk through historic buildings as you learn the making process.”
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.”
Tour the original Midleton Distillery in English with guides such as John, Kate, Neil, and Ciara. See the world’s largest copper pot still, the new micro-distillery, and a live maturation warehouse, then enjoy a signature cocktail and three-whiskey comparison tasting.
“Aoife was a great host and knowledgeable with a sense of humor that made the experience great. All round a great experience with insight into the whiskey story that brings the Irish contribution to light. A worthwhile tour and experience.”
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”
Meet at Oslo Bar in Salthill for a one-hour visit to Micil Distillery, Galway’s first working distillery in over a century. A guide such as Pádraic leads you through the working site, explains his family’s poitín tradition, and serves tastings of poitín and whiskey, with gin part of the distillery experience. The group is limited to 10 people.
“Really informative experience with tastings to go along with the stories. Excellent value for money and Pádraic was a great host sharing his family history and introducing us to poitín. Managed to get a bottle from the airport so will be able to share this new spirit to me with friends and family back home.”
Tour McConnell’s Belfast distillery in the restored A-Wing of Crumlin Road Gaol. An expert host explains the 1776 brand, shows the distilling process, and pours a welcome drink, five-year whisky, sherry-cask whisky, and new make spirit. Guides such as Sam and Gerald add local character, with a bar and shop afterward.
“Very friendly staff and knowledgeable about the history of the company and of the building. If love Irish whisky you should go and learn about the flagship whisky of belfast, McConnells whisky.”
Spend about an hour at Rebel City Distillery in Cork’s old Ford factory. Bhagya or Roisin guides you through the distilling, mixing, and bottling process, with a gin and tonic, neat gin, neat absinthe, and a final spirit tasting. Expect a small, personal visit in English, with a food hall next door.
“We had one of the most wonderful experiences with the owner of Rebel City distillery! We ended up being the only ones that showed up so we had a private tour she took great care of us and we got to see all the facilities and even got listen to some music. Thanks you so much Bahga hope to see you again when you have vodka and whiskey”
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.”
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