Whisky · DISTILLERY TOURS
A working distillery smells of hot grain and wet oak, and the good tours walk you through all of it before a glass appears. These 15 cover the famous plants and the small ones, priced and clear about how much of the process you actually see.
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.”
Ride from downtown Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery with a driver-guide, tour the production grounds, and taste Tennessee whiskey in the George Green Barrel House. The 9 a.m. departure includes about 90 minutes in Lynchburg for lunch and shopping. Bring photo ID, expect stairs, and note that the bus has no restroom.
“Wonderful location to visit and learn the history of Jack Daniel’s. This is a must visit on our bucket list.”
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 Casa Bacardi, you’ll ride a trolley, learn the Bacardi family story, and enjoy a welcome cocktail before choosing a Legacy Tour, Mixology Class, or Rum Tasting Tour. Guides such as Maria, Edwin, Itsy, and Rogelio are known for lively presentations. The experience ends with Casa Bacardi Special Reserve, exclusive to the site.
“We loved our guide! “Rizos” aka “Curls” was very entertaining and not only brought high energy to the mixology class, but also great knowledge. All the cocktails were great, very worth while!”
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.”
Spend one hour touring Holyrood Distillery near the Royal Mile and Holyrood Palace. Guides such as Courtney, Dave, Neil, and Thais explain Edinburgh’s brewing past, experimental gin-making, and single malt production. You’ll taste gin, whisky, and a seasonal welcome cocktail, with an optional single-cask dram at the bar.
“Diego's knowledge about whiskey and gin was very good”
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.”
Explore Glasgow’s 1877 Old Pumphouse with an English-speaking guide such as Nina, Linzi, or Madeleine. Follow the whisky-making process from mashing to distillation, admire the River Clyde from the Still House, then taste three Clydeside drams. The one-hour tour is wheelchair accessible and limited to four people.
“Our tour was amazing. Nina was a great guide, she explained everything well and made it entertaining. Don’t miss out on this experience, we loved it!”
At Topper’s Rhum Distillery in Cole Bay, you’ll follow the process from fermentation to bottling, then taste more than 20 samples from a wide range of flavored rhums. Guides such as Tasha, Julia, and Cristina bring humor and clear explanations to this 90-minute visit, which also includes rum cake and optional gelato.
“Had a great the guide was very knowledgeable and the tour was interactive. They gave us a lot of rum samples, food and cake to try. Highly recommend.”
At Laverstoke Mill near Winchester, you’ll make a G&T at the Turbine Bar, watch a short film, and tour Bombay Sapphire’s glasshouses and Botanical Room with a host. Learn about ten botanicals, vapour infusion, and the site’s Victorian buildings before ending with a cocktail.
“Value for money, and interesting experience. Option of non alcoholic drink was nice. Could've shown Around more stuff.”
Explore Bundaberg Rum’s interactive museum, then follow guides such as Shazza, Amber, Gina, or Deb through the working distillery. You’ll see the Molasses Well, fermenters, and Barrel House, learn how rum is made, and finish with two tastings at the bar. Allow about an hour for the guided tour and longer for the museum.
“Very enthusiastic guide, and all staff were very welcoming. Tour is about an hour long, with some stairs to climb as you walk around. No items with batteries are allowed on the tour, but they provide lockers.”
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.”
Ride through Nashville with a local guide such as Joe, Drew, Tyler, or Swade, stopping at up to four breweries and distilleries. Choose beer flights or spirits at your own cost, hear city stories, pass murals, and tailor the route when possible. The two-hour golf cart tour is a relaxed way to explore beyond Broadway.
“The tour is awesome and different every time. This was our second trip. Our tour guide, Joshua was very informative and fun.”
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