9 Whisky Masterclasses in Ireland Worth the Pour

1.Irish Whiskey Museum: Whiskey Blending Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 577 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $44Our pick

At 119 Grafton Street, an entertaining guide such as Lydia, Colm, or Andrew leads you through Irish whiskey’s rise, fall, and return. You taste four whiskies with a Master Blender, then create your own blend and take home a miniature bottle. The 75-minute English-language experience suits whiskey fans and curious beginners alike.

“The Whiskey Museum was very educational and we enjoyed our time spent there. Lydia the tour guide was phenomenal! She’s a gifted storyteller and very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend it for those who want to better understand the history of Irish Whiskey. We enjoyed making our blended whiskey sample.”

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2.Dublin: Roe and Co Distillery Cocktail Workshop Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 489 reviews · from $28

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.”

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3.Dublin: Irish Whiskey Museum Blending Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 378 reviews · from $34

At Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum on Grafton Street, you’ll take a guided tour through Irish whiskey’s rise, fall, and revival, then taste four whiskeys with a master blender. You’ll also make your own blend and take home a miniature bottle. Guides such as Donal, Ellen, Dan, and Andrew are known for lively storytelling, while audio support is available in several languages.

“Ellen our guide was very knowledgeable and told us about the history of whiskey making in Ireland. We also had a chance to taste some whiskey and blend our own and take it home as a souvenir.”

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4.Dublin: Irish Coffee Masterclass at the Irish Whiskey Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 279 reviews · from $23Best value

At Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum, an English-speaking host such as Briain, Linda, Andrew, or Tiernan guides you through a 45-minute Irish coffee class. Hear two origin stories, prepare your own drink, and learn the color, structure, and balance needed to repeat it at home.

“The host was entertaining and was very professional thank you”

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5.Dublin: Jameson Distillery Whiskey Blending Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 113 reviews · from $68

Spend 90 minutes at Jameson Distillery Bow St. with a Jameson Craft Ambassador, tasting four cask-strength whiskeys before creating your own 50ml Black Barrel blend. The class includes chocolate, sensory work, a tasting notebook, and plenty of time to mix, measure, and bottle your personal recipe.

“omg it was amazing! the staff so knowledgeable and gave you plenty of time to create your own blend”

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6.Cocktail Masterclass & Distillery Tour Combo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Meet at Rebel City Distillery in Cork for a warm welcome, gin and tonic, and a founder-led tour. You’ll learn shaking, stirring, cocktail balance, and spirit-making basics before creating two bespoke cocktails. The 12-person experience runs Fridays and Saturdays at 5:45 pm, with language transcripts available on request.

“The atmosphere was fantastic, and it was fascinating to see the distillery and the setup they have in place. The cocktails were all delicious and unique—definitely not your typical gin. It’s clear they’ve put a lot of thought into the different spices they use to create their blends. The highlight of the experience for both my wife and me was Bhagya. She’s such a lovely person and incredibly passionate about what she does, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. We had a great time and shared plenty of laughs. I would 1000% recommend this experience to anyone visiting Cork!”

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7.Dublin Guided Irish Coffee Masterclass with Whiskey Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $48

Meet Derek or another host at the Palace Bar in Temple Bar for a one-hour Irish Coffee Masterclass. You’ll taste two 20ml Powers whiskeys, learn the drink’s history, and build your own hot, creamy Irish coffee upstairs in the private Whiskey Palace. All ingredients and alcohol are included.

“We absolutely loved this experience! Patrick made everything so much fun. He taught us about the history of Irish coffee and told some great stories along the way! We would definitely do this experience again!”

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8.Gin Tasting Masterclass In Stillgarden Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $48

At Stillgarden Distillery in Dublin 8, you receive a welcome cocktail, taste four signature gins with matched mixers, and learn how distillation and local inspiration shape each bottle. The one-hour English session ends with questions for a liquid expert. Non-gin and non-alcoholic choices are available if requested when booking.

“The tour was informative, informal and intimate. It was like being invited to a good friend's home! Cheers to Stillgarden! Will definitely be making online purchases to ship to the USA!”

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9.The Single Cask Whiskey Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $68

Meet Sam above Hearth Bar on Belfast’s Upper Newtownards Road for five single-cask, single-malt whiskies from Scotland, Ireland and beyond. This one-hour tasting keeps the group to seven people, with a welcoming opening dram, clear guidance, and the chance to buy more whisky after the included pours.

“Sam was a great host, interesting and very knowledgeable. We tasted 5 excellent whiskies and had an excellent evening. Highly recommend.”

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