Dublin: Jameson Distillery Bow St. Whiskey Tasting Tour

What makes a whiskey tour worth the time in Dublin?

You'll walk through the original 1780 distillery with a Jameson ambassador, learn how the whiskey is made, taste multiple expressions side by side, and finish at the bar with a glass in hand. Depending on which experience you choose, you might blend your own bottle or make a cocktail. The tour is designed so you understand what you're tasting, not just tick off a box.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Jameson Distillery Bow St.

• Arrive at Jameson Distillery
• Join Bow St. Signature Experience Tour
• Learn whiskey ingredients and process
• Enjoy comparative whiskey tasting
• Raise a toast with Jameson whiskey

The experience

What makes a whiskey tour worth the time in Dublin? Walk into Jameson Distillery Bow St. in the Smithfield district and you'll find out pretty quickly. The place opened in 1780 when John Jameson decided Dublin needed better whiskey, and now it's the kind of spot where the tour itself has won awards five years running, not the building, the actual experience. You pick your level: the Bow St. Signature Experience Tour takes you through the distillery with a Jameson ambassador who walks you back through the process, the people, the ingredients, and then sits you down for a comparative tasting. It's not a quick sip-and-go.

The tour moves at a pace that lets you actually absorb what's happening. You learn why the ingredients matter, how the distillery process works, and then you taste it, not just one whiskey, but a few, side by side, so you can feel the difference. The ambassador doesn't rush through the talking points. There's room for questions, for laughs, for the kind of detail that sticks with you after. If you want something more hands-on, there's a cocktail-making class where you get a stylish cocktail book to take home, or you can blend your own whiskey and walk out with a bottle that's actually yours. Everything ends at the centrepiece bar, where you raise a glass of Jameson straight from the source.

The distillery sits in historic Smithfield, a short walk from the city center, so getting there is straightforward. It's wheelchair accessible throughout, and if you're bringing kids under 18, they can do the Bow St. Experience Tour but won't be pouring alcohol. An adult has to come along. The whole thing is built so you don't have to arrange transport or figure out what a proper whiskey tasting actually looks like. The guide handles both. You show up, and the rest unfolds.

What’s included

• Your experience includes a guided tour of the distillery with a Jameson ambassador, a comparative whiskey tasting, and a drink at the centrepiece bar.
• Depending on which experience you select, you may also receive access to John Jameson's secret office, a stylish cocktail book, tutored tasting sessions, or the opportunity to blend your own whiskey bottle.
• All areas are wheelchair accessible, and service animals are welcome.

Options for this experience

6 options

Guide in English5 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 16:00

Guide in English17:30, 18:00 and 18:30

Guide in English11:00 and 12:30

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Guide in English15:00

Guide in English5 departure times: the first at 12:30, the last at 18:30

Guide in English17:15

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 18:30

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jameson Distillery Bow St.

Is this one for you?Right for anyone in Dublin who wants to understand Irish whiskey rather than just drink it, and doesn't want to figure out the tour logistics themselves. The ambassador-led pace means you're not rushing through. You're actually learning what makes the whiskey different.

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Top questions

Can children visit Jameson Distillery Bow St.?

Yes. Visitors under 18 can join the Bow St. Experience Tour but cannot drink alcohol. They must be accompanied by an adult.

What's included in the cocktail-making class?

The class includes tutored instruction, a stylish and in-depth cocktail book to take home, and a drink at the bar.

Is there a blending experience?

Yes. The Black Barrel Blending Class lets you blend your own whiskey and take home a bottle you've created.

What is the Secret Whiskey Tasting?

It includes exclusive access to John Jameson's secret office and a tutored tasting session as part of the experience.

Is the distillery wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are also wheelchair accessible.

How do I get to Jameson Distillery Bow St.?

The distillery is in the Smithfield district, a short walk from Dublin's city center. Public transportation options are available nearby.

Can I bring a stroller or pram?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the tour.