By place · WHISKY TASTINGS IN IRELAND
Every trip has one free afternoon too few. These 15 whisky tastings in Ireland justify the slot, priced and timed, so you can decide in minutes and get back to the glass.
Tour Jameson Distillery Bow Street with an English- or French-speaking guide, hear the story of John Jameson, learn the whiskey-making process, and taste three whiskeys. Your visit also includes a Jameson cocktail, with optional upgrades for barrel tasting and a personalized bottle.
“Alex the tour guide was fantastic. informative and fun”
Meet your guide at 119 Grafton Street for a one-hour small-group tour through Irish whiskey history, from uisca beatha to its modern revival. Guides such as Hailey, Andrew, Linda, and Matt bring the story to life before leading a tasting of several Irish whiskeys, with a premium upgrade available.
“Brien (rhymes with Green) was terrific! Too bad he is married! Lol Great time to be had with Irish Whiskey!”
Spend one hour at Teeling Distillery in Dublin’s Liberties, learning the five steps from grain to glass before tasting selected whiskeys. Guides such as Marc, Blaise, Gary, and Ivie bring the story to life, while the café, bar, terrace, and gift shop make it easy to linger.
“Jack was our tour guide and fantastic. Definitely worth the stop if in Dublin. Beautiful distillery.”
Spend an entertaining hour at Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum, where an English-speaking guide traces whiskey from hardship to revival across four historic rooms. Finish with three classic or four premium tastings, plus a souvenir glass with the premium option.
“Keith the tour guide was so knowledgeable, such an amazing experience, worth a visit to learn the overall history of Irish Whiskey.”
Tour Teeling’s working three-copper-pot-still distillery in Dublin’s Liberties with an English-speaking guide such as Gary, Marc, or Alexandra. Learn how whiskey is made, explore Dublin’s distilling past, and finish with a Teeling tasting. The tour lasts one hour and is wheelchair accessible.
“Gary the tour guide was amazing and made the tour a lot of fun. The tasting was also a great experience.”
Spend four hours with a local guide at Jameson Distillery and 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, or Fergus.
“Alan with the yellow hat was amazing, super kind and very informative. Made the tour super fun!!!”
Walk through Midleton’s old distillery with a trained guide, see original kilns and mills, visit a restored 19th-century warehouse, then compare whiskey styles in the Jameson Bar. The 75-minute visit includes a tasting and a complimentary drink, with guides such as Neil, Killian, Ines, and Daniela noted for lively presentations.
“Absolutely a great tour. The history and settings are perfect. It was fun and informative. The tastings were beautiful. Guide was amazing. Would highly recommend this tour.”
Spend 75 minutes at Jameson’s Midleton home with an English-speaking guide such as John, Kate, or Neil. See the old distillery, the world’s largest copper pot still, a working micro-distillery, and the maturation warehouse before a cocktail and three-whiskey tasting.
“We had a great time on the tour. Michael was a wonderful guide! We learned a lot and loved tasting the whiskey.”
Spend 90 minutes at Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum with an entertaining English-speaking guide such as Ellen, Donal, or Dan. Hear the story of Irish whiskey, taste four styles, then create and bottle your own blend. Audio guides are available in six additional languages.
“This was a great tour! our guide was interactive and informative; he made our time there even more enjoyable.”
Spend one hour with an English-speaking guide at Pearse Lyons Distillery, set inside a restored church and graveyard in Dublin’s Liberties. Learn the site’s story, see how small-batch whiskey is made, and taste Pearse whiskeys, gin, and seasonal pairings. Guides including John, Sheila, Bernard, and David bring plenty of personality.
“John really new his history, i highly recommend a visit.”
At Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum, an English-speaking guide such as Briain, Linda, Matt, or Tiernan shows you how to build a picture-perfect Irish coffee. You hear two origin stories, practise the method, and enjoy your drink in a relaxed 45-minute class.
“It was brilliant we had the tour guide all to ourselves and had a fabulous lesson making our Irish Coffees”
Spend 90 minutes at Jameson Distillery Bow St. learning how Black Barrel is made, tasting its four whiskey components, and mixing a personal 50ml blend. A Jameson Craft Ambassador leads the class in English, with small groups capped at 14.
“It was entertaining and knowledgeable!! Great spend and our guide was fun and informative!”
Meet at the Molly Malone Statue for a 7.5-hour English tour through Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Christ Church, and St Patrick’s Cathedral. Taste whiskey at Teeling, then tour Guinness Storehouse with a pint and rooftop views. Small-group and private options are available.
“This was an awesome trip with so much information and so much to see and do. Gabrielle was very personable and approachable and we just had a wonderful time. This was the most expensive tour we did the whole week, but it was the most ground covered and was well worth it. If you’re even considering visiting one or two places on the list you should just book this tour and do them all. It includes tickets to all the locations on the tour, your only extra expense is lunch.”
Meet your English-speaking whiskey guide at The Lincoln’s Inn, across from the National Gallery of Ireland. Taste five premium Irish whiskeys, hear stories of Ireland and Dublin, then walk to the Palace Bar in Temple Bar. Small groups are limited to 10 people.
“Amazing tour, very nice and knowledgable tour guide, definitely recommend this tour.”
Spend two hours with an English-speaking whiskey guide, tasting five premium Irish whiskeys at Lincolns Inn and the Palace Bar. Pair them with farmhouse cheeses, soda bread, and handmade chocolates in a small group of up to 10. Guides such as Andrew and Tiernan add history and humor.
“Andrew is personable and knowledgeable and funny. The whiskey was delicious and this was the perfect activity to start our Dublin visit with. Highly recommend it.”
Pick a bottle and see where it is poured properly.
