Whisky · IRELAND WHISKEY TOURS
Irish whiskey nearly died out and came back with about forty distilleries in twenty years. The 15 below take in Bow Street and Midleton, the small new plants, and the blending classes you leave holding your own bottle.
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!”
Meet your guide at 119 Grafton Street for a one-hour, small-group tour of Irish whiskey’s rise, fall, and revival. Hear lively stories, see 19th-century memorabilia, learn tasting basics, and sample several Irish whiskeys. Guides such as Andrew, Hailey, Linda, and Matt are known for strong storytelling. Premium whiskey upgrades are available.
“It was wonderfully interesting and delivered charmingly by Linda. We visited a number of rooms telling different parts of the story, and finished with the whiskey tasting.”
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.”
Spend one hour at Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum learning how Irish whiskey rose, fell, and returned. English-speaking guides such as Brien, Linda, Andrew, and Daniel lead the story through four historic rooms, followed by three classic or four premium tastings. The premium option also includes a tasting glass souvenir.
“Very original and a true speaker which we believed on every word he said😜 tip to perform better: the examples to taste were on the small size.”
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.”
Spend four hours with a local guide visiting Jameson Bow St. and the Guinness Storehouse. Taste several Jameson whiskeys, earn a Whiskey Taster Certificate, enjoy a pint of Guinness, and walk through central Dublin with guides such as Richard, Neil, Mary, Fergus, and Alan.
“Our tour guide , Mary , was so knowledgeable and fun. My wife and I had had a great experience. Thank you”
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 Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum, an entertaining guide leads you through Irish whiskey’s rise, fall, and revival before a guided tasting of four varied whiskeys. You then create your own blend and take home a small bottle. Expect about 75 minutes at 119 Grafton Street, with guides such as Lydia, Linda, Colm, and Donal bringing plenty of humor.
“The hubs and I are whiskey lovers from Colorado, so we spent some time looking into whiskey related activities in Dublin for our anniversary visit. This tour and blending experience was the highlight of our trip. Located close to Temple Bar and Trinity college it was perfect for the long day of walking around sightseeing we had planned. Linda was our tour guide and blending instructor and she was hilarious and informative giving us insights into the history of Irish whiskey, a Gaelic lesson and endless laughs even before all the drinking. We felt at ease and never once had to guess what was next. She was engaging of all…”
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.”
Spend 90 minutes at Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum learning how Irish whiskey rose, fell, and returned. Guides such as Donal, Ellen, Andrew, and Hailey bring the story to life before four tastings and a hands-on blending session. You’ll bottle your own small blend to take home. English-led, with multilingual audio support.
“The tour was excellent , Ellen is a great guide and great delivery of fun facts .. the flow of the tour is perfect and keeps you interested in the history of Whiskey making .. who knew!!! I would recommend this as a great tour to do even if you are not into Whiskey ..”
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.”
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