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Dublin: Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings

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Dublin: Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings

About This Tour

The Jameson Distillery Bow Street sits in the cobblestoned neighbourhood of Smithfield on Dublin’s northside, and it is where the story of Ireland’s best-known whiskey began over 200 years ago. This guided experience takes you inside the original distillery buildings where John Jameson first perfected the art of triple distillation - the signature process that gives Jameson its famously smooth character.

Your guide walks you through three distinct experiences within the distillery. First, you explore the beautifully restored Bow Street buildings themselves, learning the history of the site and how Jameson grew from a small Dublin operation into one of the world’s bestselling whiskeys. Next, you meet the people behind the process - discovering what sets Irish whiskey apart from its Scottish and American cousins. The third experience is all about the craft of mixing, where cocktail culture meets whiskey tradition.

The tour culminates in a comparative tasting where you sample Jameson alongside a Scotch whisky and an American bourbon, training your palate to pick out the differences. Afterwards, you can enjoy a signature Jameson cocktail at the JJ Bar, or upgrade on-site to visit Dublin’s only live maturation warehouse, where you can taste whiskey drawn straight from the barrel. For a truly special souvenir, the distillery shop offers personalised bottles of exclusive whiskey that you will not find anywhere else.

What’s Included

  • Fully guided tour of the Jameson Distillery Bow Street
  • Comparative whiskey tasting (Jameson, Scotch and bourbon)
  • Signature Jameson cocktail at the JJ Bar
  • Access to the distillery shop

What’s Not Included

  • Maturation warehouse upgrade (available to purchase on-site)
  • Personalised whiskey bottles (available in the shop)
  • Transport to and from the venue
  • Food

Good to Know

  • The distillery is located in Smithfield, a short walk from the Smithfield Luas stop on the Red Line
  • The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes, but plan to spend longer if you want to enjoy the bar and shop
  • You must be 18 or over to participate in the whiskey tasting
  • Booking in advance is recommended as time slots fill up quickly, especially at weekends
  • The on-site maturation warehouse upgrade is well worth it if you are a serious whiskey enthusiast