Dublin: Irish Whiskey Museum Tour with 3 or 4 Tastings
Description
Step inside Dublin’s only independent whiskey museum for a journey through the 'Liquid Gold' of Ireland. Unlike single-distillery tours, we showcase the best of all Irish whiskeys. Explore four themed rooms with a master storyteller, uncover the 'rise and fall' of the industry, and finish with a tutored tasting of premium blends right across from Trinity College. You can choose between Classic Tour (3 tastings) or Premium tour (4 tastings) with a premium drink plus an exclusive souvenir glass.
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Embark on a journey through time in a historic setting, as the intriguing tale of Irish whiskey is revealed. Learn about its rise to glory, its dramatic fall and of course, its current revival. Experience a story never told before in such a unique setting, during an hour-long interactive experience. Daily guided tours unveil the humble beginnings of Irish whiskey, when a foul tasting liquid was used to ease the woes of a troubled and poor nation. Known originally in Gaelic as uisca beatha, over time it was translated to whiskee, and then to whiskey, as it is known today. Enjoy listening to entertaining storytellers as they take you through the magical tale. At the end of the tour there’s a generous whiskey tasting led by experienced master whiskey tasters, giving you the opportunity to sample a range of excellent Irish whiskeys and learn the subtle differences between them, discovering the unique flavours locked inside.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Reviews(3,176)
We walked past the entrance and were able to jump into a tour starting in just a few minutes (they start once every 30 mins). It was FANTASTIC. It exceeded all expectations. It is very well done - you move between rooms (and along history), while the tour guide creates an immersive and interactive experience. Karen was wonderful - so knowledgeable, passionate, and funny. She made the whole experience unforgettable. We want to repeat it next time we visit!
We had an outstanding experience at the Irish Whiskey Museum with Andrew as our guide. He brought so much fun and personality to the tour, and his storytelling made the history feel lively and easy to follow. The whole experience was enjoyable, informative, and paced in a way that kept us fully engaged from start to finish. It became a surprising highlight of our time in Dublin. The tasting was well structured, the explanations were clear, and Andrew made the group feel comfortable and involved. We left feeling like we actually understood Irish whiskey rather than just sampling it. We definitely recommend this tour. It delivers great energy, great information, and a guide who knows how to make the experience memorable.
Great tour, plenty of interesting history! Lydia was a wonderful and knowledgable guide.
I really enjoy this museum, Karen was so funny and I learnt many new things about whisky. Thank you.
We had a really great time with Andrew, his tour was wonderful and the tasting was amazing. I recommend to visit the whisky museum 100% 👍🏻
Colm was hilarious… Great tour and learnt a lot.
Great experience with Daniel learning about the history of whiskey making. From Poitín, to Uisce beatha. And how to bury your Poitín in a barrel to hide from the English tax collectors. And finally had an excellent tasting flight with some top notch whiskeys.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear you had such a great experience with Daniel and enjoyed learning about the fascinating history of Irish whiskey. It’s fantastic that the storytelling, from Poitín to Uisce beatha, brought the history to life for you. We’re also pleased that you enjoyed the tasting flight and had the chance to sample some excellent whiskeys. We hope to welcome you back to the Irish Whiskey Museum again soon.
Karen our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining, we enjoyed the history of whiskey and of course the tasting and the little glass souvenir is a bonus
Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that Karen made your visit both informative and entertaining. It's great to know you enjoyed learning about the history of Irish whiskey, as well as the tasting experience. We're also glad the souvenir glass was a nice extra touch. We hope to welcome you back to the Irish Whiskey Museum again in the future.
Calum is very friendly! A nice tour if you really have to do the premium version, which 5€ has never killed anyone and they give you a small glass.
Great tour. Very informative. Andrew our tour guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and kept us engaged throughout
Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and found it informative. It's wonderful to know that Andrew helped make your visit memorable with his knowledge and engaging presentation. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to him. We hope to welcome you back to the Irish Whiskey Museum again soon.
