Dublin hosts some fantastic whiskey distilleries worth visiting:
Jameson Distillery Bow St:
One of the oldest and most iconic distilleries with guided tours and tasting sessions. Founded by John Jameson in 1780, today the former factory stands as a monument to Irish Whiskey. You can visit Jameson Distillery for the Worl’s leading distillery tour, cocktail making classes, premium whiskey tasting sessions or to learn how to blend your own whiskey.
Wrap up your tour with an exquisite Irish whiskey tasting at their Peaky Blinders-themed bar, adding an extra touch of charm to your experience.
Teeling Distillery:
Kown for its innovative approach to whiskey – making, offering tours and tastings in a vibrant setting. Located in the heart of the historic Liberties, against the backdrop of a city steed in whiskey history, the Teeling Whiskey Distillery opened its doors in 2015 as the first new distillery in Dublin for over 125 years. Since opening, the Teeling Distillery has won over 20 awards, including “Best Visit in Ireland”.
You can find a variety of tasting experiences suited to the acquainted whiskey devotees and newbies. Learn how the whiskey is made, soak in the history, inhale the aromas and round off a feast for the senses with a whiskey tasting session.
Pearse Lyons Distillery:
Situated in a converted church, offering an immersive experience and a glimpse into Irish whiskey history. Pearse Lyons studied Biochemistry in University College Dublin, here is where his curiosity for brewing sprouted. He went on to study Brewing and Distilling at the British School of Malting and Brewing, University of Birmingham and graduated with a Master’s degree in 1968. He was the first Irish man to achieve a Masters in brewing and distilling.
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Dublin Liberties Distillery:
The Dublin Liberties Distillery is a working distillery, established in 2019 in the heart of Dublin City. It is housed in a 400-year-old building that once a mill and a tannery.
Visitors can see first hand how whiskey is made, get up close and personal with the copper pot stills and hear the stories of mystery, mayhem and magic from the historic Liberties area that inspired the distillery and its whiskeys. After taking the tour and tasting a selection of the fine Irish whiskeys, guests are welcome to stay and enjoy some crafted cocktails in the distillery bar. Coffee and light bites are available in the café.
Powerscourt Distillery:
Just outside Dublin, this distillery provides a serene setting and a top- notch whiskey experiences.
At 22,000 square feet, the operational plant and visitor centre offer a complete sensory immersion experience from grain to glass. Visitors hear first- hand about the art of whiskey distilling and maturation whilst enjoying the perfect setting in which to taste it. Being one of the few operational distilleries in Ireland with a maturation warehouse on- site, visitors can savour the aroma of sleeping casks and breathe in our spirit maturating within.
Each distillery offers its own unique experience, so it's worth exploring a couple if you have the chance!