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Roe & Co Distillery Experiences
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Roe & Co is one of Irish whiskey’s more interesting revival stories. Decades after the original distillery closed its doors, the name is back - housed in the former Guinness Power Station in Dublin’s Liberties, a building that’s as impressive as anything you’ll find inside it. Lonely Planet named it one of the top 10 best new openings in the world for 2019, and it’s held up well since.
The experience runs in groups of up to 4 people and is conducted in English.
You’ll start with a guided tour of the distillery, getting into the story of how Roe & Co was brought back to life and what makes this particular Irish whiskey distinct.
Then you choose your workshop. The Blending Experience takes you into Room 106, where you learn the secrets behind the blend and create your own version of a Whiskey Old Fashioned. The Flavours Experience explores the five pillars of flavour to help you identify your own taste profile.
Either way, you finish in the Power House Bar - one of the most striking bar spaces in Dublin - with a signature Roe & Co cocktail. If you opt for the premium tasting, there’s also a specially curated confectionery pairing designed by pastry chef and chocolatier Tara Gartlan, matched to the whiskey’s flavour profiles.
The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all surfaces. Service animals are welcome. Public transport options are available nearby. Group size is capped at 4. Tours are conducted in English only. Free cancellation is available on this booking.
The Liberties is one of Dublin’s oldest working neighbourhoods, and it’s worth arriving a little early to walk around. The area around the distillery has a long history in brewing and distilling - the Guinness Storehouse is a short walk away, and the streetscape still carries traces of its industrial past. It’s a very different Dublin from the Georgian southside or the tourist trail around Temple Bar.
The group cap of 4 people makes this one of the most intimate distillery experiences in the city. You’re not in a large group following a guide with an umbrella. You actually get to ask questions, taste things at your own pace, and have a proper conversation about what you’re drinking. If you’re going with friends, book as a group rather than mixing with strangers.
The Blending Experience and the Flavours Experience suit different types of curiosity. If you want to understand how a blend is constructed and try your hand at making one, go for Blending. If you’re more interested in developing your palate and figuring out what you actually taste in whiskey, the Flavours Experience is the better fit. Neither requires any prior whiskey knowledge.
The Power House Bar is genuinely worth staying in after your tour. It’s a beautiful space - the former turbine hall of the Guinness power station - and the cocktail programme is serious without being pretentious. Your guided experience finishes with one bespoke cocktail, but the bar has a full menu if you want to linger.
This pairs well with a visit to the wider Liberties area. The neighbourhood around Thomas Street and James’s Street has good independent food spots and is currently one of the more interesting parts of the city for a slow afternoon walk. More on the surrounding area at /dublin/dublin-city/.