Enjoy the taste of Irish Whiskey while learning about its history and production
Of the many things Ireland is famous for, whiskey is certainly one of the most popular. Introduced around the 12th century, the spirit was one of the first distilled drinks in Europe and once even the most popular spirit in the world. With several distilleries and a museum, Dublin is probably the best place in Ireland to get to know about the production and the history of Irish Whiskey. And our Sightseeing buses bring you to all of them – just hop on and enjoy! Check out our list to get the full Irish Whiskey Experience!
Jameson Bow St. Distillery (Stop 15)
Founded by John Jameson, ironically born in Scotland, in 1780 the Jameson Distillery was continued by his children. By the turn of the 19th century, it became the second-largest producer in Ireland and produces the world’s best-selling whiskey until today. The distillery in Dublin, however, was closed in 1976. Nowadays, Jameson produces its whiskey as part of the New Middleton Distillery in Cork. Its Bow Street address has been repurposed to serve as a museum, offering tours and tastings.
Get yourself a drink before the tour and immerse yourself in the history and craft behind Jameson, all while listening to your tour guide in beautifully designed rooms. At the end of the tour, you’ll be able to get the most out of your whiskey experience in a guided tasting.
Make sure to individualize your own whiskey tasting certificate in the lobby of the museum!
Roe & Co Distillery (Stop 8)
Once running a distillery extending over 17 acres, George Roe & Co was Ireland’s largest exporter of whiskey. In the 19th century they played a big part in establishing the golden era of Irish whiskey: They were one of the biggest names at the heart of Dublin’s historic brewing and distilling quarter alongside Guinness – until the distillery closed in 1926. Today, Roe & Co honors the memory of this successful history with a contemporary whiskey blend. They offer Blending and Cocktail workshops and you can enjoy food and matched cocktails in the Power House Gardens.
Teelings (Stop 5)
Tracing its roots back to 1782, when a small craft distillery was set up on Marrowbone Lane, the new Teeling Distillery was opened in 2015. It is now only a stone’s throw away from where the original family distillery once stood in the “Golden Triangle”. As all former Dublin distilleries were closed by 1976, this distillery, founded by Jack and Stephen Teeling, was the first one operating in Dublin again in more than 40 years. Today, the Teeling brothers produce small batch bottlings with new and innovative flavors, earning them over 300 international whiskey awards.
The Distillery can be visited in guided tours, whiskey tastings included.
Liberties (Stop 5)
This relatively young distillery uses the dark and mysterious stories of Dublin as an inspiration for its whiskeys: From Murder Lane and Copper Alley to Oak Devil and Keeper’s Coin. However, Liberties is also known for its range of “Dubliner” whiskeys, introducing new aromas like honeycomb or a smokey finish in limited editions. The Liberties can be visited on guided tours and also booked as a venue. It is also located in the Golden Triangle, once the world’s leading center of whiskey-making and today again home to several distilleries.
Irish Whiskey Museum (Stop 1)
The Irish Whiskey Museum is the only independent whiskey museum in Ireland. On guided tours you will learn about the history of the spirit in Ireland: Its production, development and extension over the years and the various distilleries. And at the end of it, you can taste different kinds of whiskey and form your own opinion about it.
Do you like a single grain or single malt whiskey? Or do you prefer the smoothness of a pot still? Whichever it is, each tour is a unique and unforgettable experience with lots of information and lots of laughs caused by the charismatic guides. Apart from the regular tours, the museum also offers an Irish Coffee Masterclass at 1.15 pm each day as well as a Blending Experience at 4 pm and 6 pm.
Pearse Lyons (Stop 8)
Visiting the Pearse Lyons distillery is not only an interesting experience but surely one for the eye: As the distillery is located in an old church, it provides a spectacular backdrop for a traditional craft. High church ceilings, stained glass windows and even a graveyard make this whiskey experience certainly a special one.
If you have been looking for a sign to taste your way around Dublin, to learn about the history of irish whiskey and the distillation process, this is it! (However, we would advise you not to try several whiskey tastings in one day. 😉) Choose between the great whiskey experiences on our hop-on-hop-off bus route and just hop off whenever you feel like trying some whiskey! Sláinte!
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