Whisky & whiskey · DISTILLERY TOURS IN IRELAND
The 15 best distillery tours in Ireland you can book now, with what each costs, how long it pours and who it suits. Start at number one and work down.
Visit Jameson Distillery Bow Street for a lively 45-minute tour led in English or French. Learn about John Jameson, whiskey making, and the old distillery buildings, then compare three whiskeys and enjoy a signature cocktail. Add the maturation warehouse visit for barrel tasting, or buy a personalized bottle.
“It was really good, a lot of history and explanation of the process”
At Jameson Distillery Bow St., your English-speaking guide leads a 45-minute tour through three rooms covering ingredients, triple distillation, and whiskey-making traditions. You’ll taste several whiskeys, receive a Jameson Ginger and Lime drink, and finish at JJ’s Bar. Guides such as Alex, Nial, Nathan, Jack, and Finn have earned special praise for their energy and humor.
“Very good experience, you get a taste test and rich history of the iconic Jamesons Whiskey 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥”
Join an English-speaking guide for a four-hour Dublin outing to Jameson Bow St. and the Guinness Storehouse. Taste Jameson whiskey, enjoy a signature drink and a pint of Guinness, and walk through historic Dublin between the two sites. Guides such as Fergus, Richard, Miriam, and Neil are known for lively local stories.
“Fun and informative tour. Jimmy was amazing, We had a great time and would definitely recommend to others.”
At Teeling Whiskey Distillery in Dublin’s Liberties, you’ll trace more than 500 years of Irish whiskey, learn the five production steps, and finish with a tasting. Guides such as Marc, Blaise, Dave, and Ivie have led engaging tours, though your guide will vary. Choose a tasting to match your interest, and stay for a cocktail or Irish coffee afterward.
“It was a friendly and very informative tour but also great fun. The tour guide Gary was excellent funny but very knowledgeable.”
At Roe & Co Distillery in Dublin’s Liberties, you’ll spend about 75 minutes learning how whiskey is blended and used in cocktails. Choose a Blending workshop to make a Whiskey Old Fashioned, or try the Flavors experience to map your taste preferences. Guides such as Andrew, Tim, and Isaac have led sessions, which are limited to four people.
“This was such a good tour and honestly well worth it! The tour is informative but so engaging, I especially loved the cocktail making class and our tour guide Andrew was very good!”
Visit Teeling’s modern Dublin 8 distillery for a one-hour guided tour with a whiskey tasting and access to its exhibition space. Guides such as Gary, Marc, Alexandra, and Gavin are known for lively storytelling. You’ll see a working three-still operation, learn how Dublin whiskey is made, and may finish with a cocktail or extra drink depending on the booking.
“Brilliant tour , guide was very informative and added humour. Whiskey was amazing 🤩”
Visit the historic Midleton distillery about 15 minutes from Cork. You’ll watch a short Jameson film, tour old kilns and mills, enter a restored 19th-century warehouse, then compare whiskey styles in the Jameson Bar. Guides such as Killian, Connor, Ines, and Daniela are known for making the process clear and lively.
“Nice, fun, informative experience. Our guide was great and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend for those that want a distillery tour.”
Spend one hour at Dublin’s Roe and Co Distillery in the Liberties. Choose the Flavours cocktail workshop or Beyond the Blend whiskey session, then enjoy a Roe and Co drink in the Power House Bar. Guides such as Andrew, Luke, Isaac, Erin, Andy, and Oisin are known for lively, clear instruction.
“We really enjoyed our visit to Roe and Co, the staff were great and knowledgable, the cocktail class was fun and my cocktail tasted delicious! Would definitely recommend.”
At Midleton Distillery, an English-speaking guide leads you through the old Jameson site, from audiovisual history to copper pot stills and the Angels’ Share warehouse. Finish with a signature cocktail and three-whiskey tasting. Guides such as John, Kate, Neil, and Ciara bring the process to life. The 75-minute tour is wheelchair accessible.
“The facility is incredible in the quaint town of Midleton. We enjoyed our experience and have spoken so highly of it since returning to Canada.”
At Jameson Distillery Bow St. in Dublin, choose a guided tasting, cocktail class, Black Barrel blending session, or Bow St. tour. Expect expert-led instruction, several whiskey samples, and a final drink. Alex, Leah, Gavin, and Kieran are among the hosts praised for making these sessions lively and easy to follow.
“Enjoyable experience, the guide was excellent , highly recommend , one of our many highlights of Dublin”
Spend one hour at Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin’s Liberties with an English-speaking guide such as John, Sheila, Bernard, or David. Tour a former church and graveyard, learn how small-batch whiskey is made, and taste several whiskeys plus gin. Groups are limited to eight, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
“It was a very good restauration of the building. The only good whisky was the 12 year old.”
Meet at Oslo Bar in Salthill for a one-hour visit to Micil Distillery, Galway’s first working distillery in more than 100 years. Your guide, including Pádraic on some departures, explains the family story and Irish poitín tradition before leading tastings of poitín and whiskey. The small group is capped at 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.”
Explore McConnell’s Distillery in the restored A-Wing of Crumlin Road Gaol with a lively host such as Sam or Gerald. In about an hour, you’ll hear how the Belfast brand began in 1776, see the distilling process, and taste a welcome drink, five-year whisky, Sherry Cask whisky, and new make spirit. A bar and shop remain open afterward.
“Really good experience which really came to life due to sam’s passion and enthusiasm for what she was doing. I would recommend this experience to anyone .”
Spend about an hour with guides such as Bhagya or Roisin at Rebel City Distillery, Cork’s first city distillery in 50 years. You’ll tour the former Ford factory, learn how Indian botanicals shape the spirits, enjoy a gin and tonic, and taste neat gin and absinthe. The small-scale setting feels personal rather than commercial.
“We loved this tour! Bhagya was wonderful and charming and informative. She engaged with the whole group and truly gave us a sense of what Rebel City Distillery is all about”
Set out from Dublin at 6:45 am for a full day in Northern Ireland. Guides such as May, Ryan, Luke, and Quiggs combine local stories with practical timing. You’ll see Dunluce Castle, walk the Giant’s Causeway, visit the Dark Hedges, taste whiskey at Titanic Distillers, and get a short look at Belfast before returning around 7:30 pm.
“The tour of Titanic Distillery was a great finish to the day. Jarred and his driver got us where we needed to be and did a nice job reviewing the history of where we were visiting. Unfortunately with all big tours some guests just can’t find their way back to the coach at the prescribed time. With every stop we were waiting on someone to return. Fortunately on the last stop one passenger was unable to follow very clear directions and wound up missing the return from Dublin. Although Jarred didn’t do it intentionally, I’m glad we got on the road.”
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