Whisky Tours · IRELAND
Triple distilled, unpeated and made from a mash no other country uses. The 15 below take in Bow St., Teeling, Roe & Co, Midleton and the Belfast revival distilleries, priced by the glass count and clear about which end in a blending session.
At Jameson Distillery Bow Street, an English or French-speaking guide takes you through John Jameson’s story, whiskey production, and the old Dublin site. Taste three whiskeys side by side, enjoy a Jameson cocktail, and consider adding barrel tasting or a personalized bottle.
“The guide was enthusiastic and kept us entertained. We learned a lot about whisky.”
Tour Jameson’s historic Bow St. home in Dublin with an English-speaking guide, learn about ingredients and triple distillation, then enjoy comparative whiskey samples and a Jameson Ginger and Lime drink at JJ’s Bar. Guides such as Alex, Finn, Jack, Nathan, and Nial are praised for their energy.
“Great experience although our guide had a very odd flourish and speech pattern (not an accent). Had to wonder if he drank too much of the product!”
At Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum, guides such as Andrew, Linda, and Hailey lead a one-hour tour through whiskey’s story, from uisca beatha to its modern revival. You’ll view historic memorabilia, learn tasting basics, and sample several Irish whiskeys, with a premium upgrade available.
“The tour was amazing.....fun, enlightening, and very tasty. Our tour guide was full of whiskey knowledge and humor.”
Spend about four hours touring Jameson Distillery Bow St. and the Guinness Storehouse with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Taste Jameson whiskey, enjoy a signature whiskey drink and a Guinness pint, and walk between the venues through old Dublin streets with local stories along the way.
“Worth the money, very informative tours of both the Jamesons factory and the guiness factory. Both with tasting exprriences. As a bonus our tour guide Emmett told us all about the history of Dublin and showed us things we never would of known he was very knowledgeable and very kind. Very good at his job.”
You’ll tour Teeling’s working distillery in Dublin’s Liberties, hear the city’s whiskey story, and taste a choice of pours. Guides such as Marc, Blaise, Dave, and Ivie are known for warmth and humor, while the café, terrace, bar, and gift shop make this an easy stop before or after sightseeing.
“Great experience. Wonderful tour and tasting. Appreciate the hospitality. Blaise Was very informative and fun.”
At Roe & Co Distillery in Dublin’s Liberties, you’ll spend about 75 minutes learning whiskey blending in a small group of up to four. Choose a cocktail-focused Blending session or a Flavors workshop, then enjoy a signature drink in the Power House Bar. Guides such as Andrew, Tim, and Isaac lead the sessions.
“The experience itself was really good and would recommend to everyone! I have rated low due to Viator and won’t be booking with them again. Turned up with our confirmation and no booking was passed to the company - thankfully they were understanding and made space for us but this is a shambles of company (Viator) left us feeling embarrassed at check in!”
Meet at 119 Grafton Street for a lively one-hour tour through four whiskey history rooms, 19th-century memorabilia, and a guided tasting. Choose three classic pours or four premium whiskeys with a souvenir tasting glass. English tours run every 20 to 30 minutes, with audio guides in six languages.
“The tour was really delightful! Our guide Mathew was brilliant, great sense of humour and great story teller. Would definitely recommend!”
Spend one hour inside Dublin’s working Teeling Whiskey Distillery in the Liberties. An English-speaking guide such as Gary, Marc, Alexandra, or Gavin leads you through the stills and Dublin whiskey story before a tasting. The tour is wheelchair accessible, with small groups available.
“We had a great time at our whiskey tour. Marc was an amazing guide. I highly recommend doing this tour. The whiskey was so smooth.”
Spend four guided hours tasting Jameson whiskey and Guinness, earning a whiskey certificate, visiting the Brazen Head, and walking between two Dublin icons. Guides such as Richard, Neil, Mary, Fergus, and Alan add local stories, while skip-the-line entry saves time at both major attractions.
“Guide Neil was excellent. Josh at Jameson was fantastic. We were able to grab a pint at the Brazen Head. Guinness was very packed & very loud, but the 7th floor lounge provided incredible views. Skipping the lines was a lifesaver. Long walk, but it was a beautiful day, so it was quite nice.”
Walk through Midleton’s historic distillery, see original kilns and mills, visit a restored 19th-century warehouse, then join a tutored tasting in the Jameson Bar. The 75-minute tour suits whiskey fans and curious non-drinkers alike, with guides such as Neil, Killian, Ines, and Daniela praised for clear, lively explanations.
“Extremely friendly, fun, energetic and knowledgeable young man. Wish I had his name, but he took our group (3pm Sunday, August 3rd) to school on Jameson & Midleton history, distilling, etc. literally, everything one should know to the Nth Degree. He’s quite the Representative for your brands and should be in line for raises, promotions and moving up the Corporate ladder, long-term. He’s a keeper who my wife & I throughly enjoyed.”
At Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum, an English-speaking guide leads you through whiskey’s origins, rise, fall, and revival. You’ll taste four Irish whiskeys, then create a personal blend to take home. Guides including Lydia, Colm, Andrew, and Donal are known for humor and storytelling.
“Andrew did a great job. Very personable and entertaining with a lot of interesting information. The whiskey selections were very diverse which was good. Had two that we really liked.”
At Roe and Co Distillery in Dublin’s Liberties, you’ll tour a former Guinness Power Station, explore Irish whiskey flavors, and join either a cocktail or blending workshop. Guides such as Luke, Andrew, Erin, and Isaac lead a lively one-hour session that ends with a Roe and Co cocktail.
“Thoroughly enjoyed this activity. Very interesting indeed combined history and information with fun and entertainment. Excellent guide who really added hugely to experience.”
Spend 75 minutes at Jameson’s Midleton Distillery with an English-speaking guide such as John, Kate, or Neil. See old distilling equipment, the largest copper pot still, a micro-distillery, and a live maturation warehouse before a cocktail and three-part whiskey tasting.
“It was very interesting and informative. Made me wanting to start drinking whiskey 😅 Recommended”
Spend 90 minutes at Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum with an English-speaking guide, tasting four Irish whiskeys and learning how to judge their character. The final hands-on blending session lets you make a personal miniature bottle. Guides such as Hailey, Ellen, Donal, and Andrew are known for lively storytelling.
“Andrew has done a fecking good Job. it Was fun to listen to all the stories and history. And of course the tasting was fun and delicious:-) could you please mention again the four tasted Whiskys? thanks for the very nice tour and the lot of fun we had. andrew the king”
Choose a 45-minute secret whiskey tasting, a 90-minute Black Barrel blending class, or a cocktail-making session at Jameson Bow St. Guides such as Alex, Leah, and Gavin lead tastings, explain Irish whiskey, and keep the mood relaxed. The former factory is near public transport in Smithfield.
“Well done. Private flight tasting in beautiful private bar. Guide was knowledgable and fun. Of course, tasting a variety of whiskies was great.”
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