Tastings · WHISKY TASTINGS IN DUBLIN
The good ones fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 6 whisky tastings in Dublin to book early, what each includes and how they differ once you are through the door.
Explore Jameson Distillery Bow Street with an English or French-speaking guide. Learn about John Jameson, whiskey making, and the old distillery buildings before tasting three whiskeys and enjoying a Jameson cocktail. You can also add a live warehouse visit, sample whiskey from the barrel, and buy a personalized bottle.
“Smaller group, great hostess, informative and very, very fun!”
At Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum, a guide such as Andrew, Hailey, Linda, or Matt leads you through whiskey’s Irish story, from uisca beatha to modern revival. Expect an hour of interactive exhibits, period memorabilia, tasting guidance, and several Irish whiskeys. Groups are capped at 10, with a premium tasting upgrade available.
“Not only was it so informative but he was extremely entertaining. Shamus as I called him haha. Red hair and all.”
Spend an hour at Teeling Whiskey Distillery in Dublin’s Liberties with a guide such as Marc, Blaise, or Gary. Learn the five steps from grain to glass, hear the Teeling family story, then choose a tasting suited to your palate. Expect a compact tour, a working production floor, and whiskey or cocktail options for drinkers aged 18 and over.
“Was a great experience, it took approx 1 hour and the guide we had was super knowledgeable, it is also a stop on the city sightseeing hop in hop off bus making it easy to get to”
Meet at 119 Grafton Street for a one-hour English-led tour through four rooms of Irish whiskey history, 19th-century memorabilia, and a guided tasting. Choose three classic whiskeys or four premium pours with a souvenir tasting glass. Guides such as Andrew, Linda, Daniel, and Brien bring plenty of humor to the story.
“Unfortunately I cannot recall the ladies name who ran the session but she was really helpful really informative and it was really good insight in terms of the history of whiskey. The whiskey tasting was great. Would highly recommend it.”
Visit Teeling’s working Dublin distillery for a one-hour guided tour through the stillhouse and exhibition space, followed by whiskey tasting. Guides such as Gary, Marc, Alexandra, and Sophie bring clear explanations and humor. Adults 18 and over can enjoy the tasting, with small groups, wheelchair access, and tours every 20 minutes.
“Your guide Alexandra was really friendly, easy to talk to and knowledgeable.”
Visit Jameson Distillery Bow St. and the Guinness Storehouse with a local guide such as Richard, Neil, or Mary. Taste several Jameson whiskeys, earn a Whiskey Taster Certificate, enjoy a Guinness, walk past the Brazen Head, and finish with Dublin views from the Gravity Bar.
“Our tour guide , Mary , was so knowledgeable and fun. My wife and I had had a great experience. Thank you”
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