Whisky & whiskey · DISTILLERY TOURS
Grain, mash, wash, still, cask, glass. Every distillery tour follows the same path, so the 15 below are told apart by what they let you see and what they pour at the end.
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.”
Ride from downtown Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg, tour the production site, and taste several Tennessee whiskeys in the historic George Green Barrel House. The 9 a.m. departure also gives you about 90 minutes in Lynchburg for lunch and shopping. Guides such as Frank, Jacob, Hannah, and Rooster are known for lively local stories.
“Great experience lots of history, tour was done well Miranda was so knowledgeable and made sure we were all engaged.”
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 Casa Bacardi, choose a Legacy Tour, Mixology Class, or Rum Tasting Tour. You will ride a trolley, learn the Bacardi family story, enjoy a welcome cocktail, and taste the exclusive Special Reserve. Guides such as Maria, Edwin, Itsy, and Rogelio are known for lively storytelling and practical rum know-how.
“Our tour guide Rogelio was funny, knowledgeable and friendly. He was awesome. Learning about the journey of rum BACARDÍ. The free cocktail. Everything!”
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 Holyrood Distillery, a short walk from the Royal Mile, for a one-hour English-language tour led by guides such as Courtney, Dave, Neal, and Thais. See the gin lab, washbacks, copper stills, and cask room, then taste gin and single malt whisky with a welcome cocktail.
“Our guide and expert Courtney made the tour especially interesting. We had a small group and a lot of opportunities to converse about the distillation process and the experimentation the company is conducting on different yeasts. Highly recommended. Great value.”
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 🤩”
Explore Glasgow’s Old Pumphouse with an English-speaking guide, then follow the whisky-making process from mashing to distillation. Guides such as Nina, Andy, and Madeleine bring the story to life before you taste three Clydeside drams. The one-hour visit ends with a small tasting glass to keep, plus time at the whisky bar and shop.
“We enjoyed the tour. Modern distillery for low land you can get nearby the city centre.”
Tour Topper’s 6,000-square-foot distillery in Cole Bay with guides such as Cristina, Tasha, and Julia. Learn how rhum is fermented, distilled, blended, aged, and bottled, then taste more than 20 flavored rhums, rum cake, and gelato. The lively 90-minute visit ends at the tasting bar and gift shop.
“Rhum was good, people were fantastic. Get there early and see Yolanda (queen of the rhum punch 3 years running). Beautiful views. Unlimited bottles to go to the USA!”
Make a G&T at the Turbine Bar, watch a short film, then tour Bombay Sapphire’s Laverstoke Mill with a host such as Luke, Naomi, Nick, or Helen. You’ll see the glasshouses, explore the Botanical Room, learn about ten botanicals and vapour infusion, and finish with time at the cocktail bar.
“Lasted about an hour and a half, started with a gin. Educational and enjoyable experience. Would recommend.”
Explore Bundaberg Rum’s interactive museum, then join a guide such as Shazza, Gina, Amber, or Taylor for an hour-long walk through the working distillery. See the Molasses Well, fermentation tanks, and Barrel House before sampling two drinks at the tasting bar. Expect stairs, no battery-powered items, and no view of the bottling line.
“From a bias Bundy drinker it was great. My wife is more of a wino, she loved it too. The tour is worth it, very interesting.”
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.”
Ride a golf cart through Nashville with a local guide such as Joe, Tyler, Drew, or Swade. Visit up to four breweries, distilleries, and craft-beer spots, with time for flights, local history, murals, and recommendations for the rest of your stay. Drinks cost extra, and the route can shift to fit the group.
“be ready to taste test! our guide was phenomenal..we had a small group so he added some "local" hangouts for us. REALLY a treat.”
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