Irish Whiskey Tasting

Irish Whiskey Tasting
Irish Whiskey Tasting

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Newgrange
Located in County Meath, Newgrange is a prehistoric monument estimated to be over 5,000 years old.
River Shannon
The longest river in Ireland.
Tullamore Distillery
It's an Irish whiskey distillery built by William Grant & Sons & officially opened in September 2014. It is the first new distillery constructed on a greenfield site in Ireland in over 100 years
Kilbeggan Distillery
Founded in 1757 is the oldest licensed distillery of its kind in Ireland.
Athlone
Athlone is a historic town, located right in the centre of Ireland and built on the banks of the mighty River Shannon. Walking around feels like every building has a story, from the 12th-century castle to the 17th-century barracks & the 19th-century workhouse, a remnant from Famine-era Ireland.
Lough Ree
Lough Ree (Irish: Loch Rí) is a lake in the midlands of Ireland, the second of the three major lakes on the River Shannon

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Boyne Valley Whiskey Distilleries: Private Day Trip from Dublin

Over the last decade, several new distilleries have emerged across the Island of Ireland, a country with a great history of distilling whiskey. Located in the heart of Ireland, the Boyne Valley is the perfect destination to discover this history by visiting 3 distinct distilleries including tastings of their best spirits on this day trip from Dublin.

On your private day trip from Dublin, you will:

  • Enjoy the personal attention of your Whiskey Specialist and the comfort and convenience of executive transport;
  • Learn about the historical Boyne Valley, just north of Dublin, taking in counties Meath and Louth;
  • Hear about the long and rich history of this region when it comes to whiskey making;
  • Visit the Slane Castle Distillery where you will discover the craft, graft and innovation put in every bottle of their whiskey;
  • Enjoy a masterclass in the tasting of Slane Irish Whiskey followed by a signature long drink;
  • Explore Listoke Distillery and their Gin School, the first one in Ireland;
  • Join a Gin Experience and a distillery tour with a Listoke gin and tonic and Listoke whiskey per person;
  • Visit Boann Distillery which launched a single-pot whiskey marking the first time whiskey has been distilled in Drogheda in 160 years;
  • Taste the award-winning ‘The Whistler’ family of whiskeys;
  • Enjoy a scenic drive back to your hotel in Dublin. 


The Boyne Valley is not only the home to some of Ireland's oldest and most famous distilleries, including the Old Kilbeggan Distillery, which dates back to 1757, and the nearby Locke's Distillery, which was established in 1757; but is also home to a number of modern distilleries that continue to make the region an important centre of whiskey making in Ireland.

The Whiskey-making tradition in the Boyne Valley has always been closely tied to the region's agricultural heritage and its access to clean water from the River Boyne. The limestone soils in the region were particularly well-suited to growing barley and other grains used to make whiskey, which many distilleries today continue to use in their production.

The River Boyne also provided a means of transporting whiskey to other parts of the country and beyond, while the nearby town of Drogheda was an important port for exporting whiskey to the rest of the world.

Embark on this whiskey-making journey to the Boyne Valley with your whiskey specialist and discover what this great region has to offer!


Please note all guests must be above the age of 18 to enter the distilleries

Discover Dublin's Whiskey Distilleries: Private Tasting Tour

Whiskey is one of Ireland’s most famous exports, a billion-dollar industry deeply rooted in tradition. Some of the world’s most iconic whiskey brands are based on the Emerald Isle, and a renewed interest in this rich and complex spirit in recent years has led to a whole host of new distilleries cropping up across the country. A visit to Dublin is an ideal opportunity to get a closer look at Irish whiskey culture, and our tour allows you to learn the ins and outs of whiskey making while exploring the city, visiting 3 of the most exciting distilleries in the heart of Dublin with your expert host.

On your half-day Irish whiskey experience, you will:

  • Delve into the world of Irish whiskey with a local expert;
  • Immerse yourself in Dublin’s vibrant whiskey and pub culture, as you explore the historic Liberties district, once home to over 100 distilleries;
  • Travel through the city in style with convenient hotel pick up and drop off, and a private driver at your disposal throughout the tour;
  • Visit three different Dublin distilleries;
  • Learn about flavour profiles, how whiskey is made, and the distinctive characteristics of Irish whiskey;
  • Wet your whistle with a shared whiskey cocktail workshop, crafting a concoction tailored to your palate;
  • Enjoy 2 private tastings of a wide variety of whiskies;
  • Discover the long history of whiskey production in Ireland and how it has evolved across the centuries;
  • Find out about the recent revival of Irish Whiskey and how innovative local distillers are changing the game.

Step into Dublin’s spirited past and present with a half-day whiskey journey through the Liberties, the historic heart of Ireland’s distilling tradition. Your experience kicks off at your hotel, where you will meet your host and private driver, and make your way to the vibrant corner of Dublin where, over a century ago, the streets brimmed with the aromas of malt and oak. Along the way, your expert host, a proud Dubliner and whiskey connoisseur, will point out important landmarks and share the stories behind them.

Your adventure unfolds across three of the Liberties’ most exciting distilleries, each revealing a different side of Ireland’s whiskey revival. At the first one, you’ll enjoy a spirited group cocktail workshop, experimenting with balance and flavour before sampling the house’s signature blend. The second stop brings you into a beautifully restored building where innovation meets tradition, and where whiskey and gin are reimagined with a contemporary twist. The final distillery offers a deeper dive into the renaissance of Irish whiskey, with another private tasting session that reveals how this complex spirit has captured the imagination of a new generation of makers and enthusiasts alike.

Between sips and stories, you’ll not only learn about the craft and chemistry behind whiskey production but also feel part of the rich narrative of a city that once claimed the title of whiskey capital of the world. With exclusive tastings, insider knowledge, and the ease of private transport, this intimate experience combines history, culture, and craftsmanship into an afternoon as smooth and memorable as the blends you’ll try.

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