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Absolutely wonderful. If you like Irish Whiskey, this place is a must and recommend the "private tasting." It's four distillery exclusive whiskeys in the back (in what used to be John Jameson's office). I did buy a couple of those tasty whiskeys. I can't remember the name of the guy who led the tour but I think it was Marc, he was wonderful. I would do it again, even with the same whiskeys. You can take tours or have flights, or even a beer. There's different types of tasting experiences (we did one at the Middleton distillery which was more of an introduction to Jameson whiskeys). If you're like me and want to get a bottle or two that you can get in the states and you like the Spots, Red Breast, Method and Madness or regular Jameson, this place is an absolute must visit.
Excellent tour! The presentation is very well done, blending both modern tech with a live person giving interesting information about the history and the science of Jameson. The quality of the visuals/video used was great - down to the details. The science part was sensory interactive - you watched some parts and listened, smelled some things, and ended with a tasting of three different whiskeys. It also included a choice of cocktail or neat at the Grog Bar. The people were very friendly and Antonia, the young woman who gave the presentation, was engaging and professional. I was impressed. If you're interested in Jameson and want to sample as well as learn a little bit of the history of Irish whiskey, this is definitely a worthy tour.
This was my favorite activity while in Dublin. We paid for a whisky tasting and were guided to a small room in which we learned the way the whiskey is made and the history of the distillery. Tried 4 whiskeys made by Jameson. The bar outside has the most delicious menu for cocktails. Be careful in the gift shop because you'll want to buy everything. We walked away with 3 bottles of Red Breast whiskey that cannot be bought in the US. Also purchased a beautiful warm jacket.
I'm not a whiskey drinker but this place really surprised me, starting with our welcome drink. I chose the Jameson Lemonade and couldn't taste the whiskey at all thankfully. The exhibits were interesting and I loved the design. The whiskey tasting itself wasn't too much and I did enjoy the Black Label. But what made the tour the most enjoyable was definitely Niall who cracked us up the entire time.
When planning our Ireland trip, there was a short list of absolute must visits and Jameson Distillery in Dublin was top of that list! As much as Jameson is synonymous with Dublin, you would think they take up several blocks of downtown space...however, this distillery is tucked away on Bow Street in the Smithfield area of the city. It is a little hike on foot from city centre, but on a good day, it is a nice walk that is well worth the reward! The distillery is absolutely gorgeous. The outside if classic Irish infrastructure, then you walk inside and are transported into a modern, rustic, elevated and exciting space dedicated to all things Jameson! We purchased tickets for our guided tour and tasting ahead of time, and I highly recommend you doing the same. Our tour started with a quick introduction to things, then up the stairs we went to the Daily Grog where we got to choose our cocktail, and of course, I went with the Jameson Ginger! From there the tour started where we got to see the inner working of the process, including the ingredients along with a sensory station for tastes, smells, etc...The final tasting allowed us to sample a few different varieties of Jameson, including one that was only available on site. The tour was informative and fun. Our tour guide was fun, engaging, entertaining and an overall joy to wander around and connect with. Clearly a very passionate person about Jameson! After the tour, we wandered directly into the gift shop where we of course picked up a few pieces of swag. Immediately following that, we bellied up to the gorgeous bar downstairs for a final cocktail before heading back out. Overall, Jameson Distillery was one of the most memorable experiences of our time in Dublin, and I highly recommend it!
First time at this distllery and it was an amazjng experience. We did the secret tasting which was really awesome. Our moderator Leah was fantastic. I learned so much about the history of irish whiskey and jameson. The staff throughout were great. Its a place where yoh can come solo or in groups and have a great experience.
One can't go to Dublin and not stop at Jameson. This was a wonderful experience. Booked a regular tasting and a cask draw. Let me start with this... you get a drink while you wait for your tour/tasting to start! From now on, I want all my tours to start this way! Ha. Our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging, and walked us through the Irish Whisky making process while ultimately leading us to the tasting room. We then moved onto the cask draw, where we had a private experience talking about the barrel aging process in a very cool (literally cool) aging room and had the chance to taste a sample of whisky straight from the barrel. As if that tour wasn't enough, we then grabbed a drink at their bar before wrapping up and heading out for a much needed late lunch. Please please please don't drink and drive. The initial tasting alone is enough to put you over the limit.
Visited the Jameson Distillery! It was really nice! They have a restaurant that you can get some good food at across the way before your tour (that isn't affiliated). Once you enter, you will find a lobby and a cool bar! They have signature cocktails and you can of course get the whiskey poured straight up. Gift shop is also located in the central area, lots of fun items and bottles! I got a T-shirt and a Red Breast 21 ;) We did the Secret Whiskey tasting, not a full tour. I decided to do this because the normal tour did only included a tasting of some normal Jamesons. I mainly wanted to try some unique whiskeys! The tasting was pretty quick, about 45 min. But you did get to go into the "private office" and try 4 different Jameson branded premium whiskeys. You had an employee guide you through the tasting which was super cool. It was pretty private, since there were only about 8 people in the tour! If you are mainly concerned about the whiskey, I would recommend to do the Secret Tasting! We also hit the bar after the tour to hangout and try some of the signature cocktails!
The *secret* whisky tour was amazing. James... my only suggestion is that you need to bring your energy and enthusiasm up a notch, sheesh! The great thing about the secret tasting is that it is intimate and away from the plebs in the general public. Heathens! The amount of time dedicated to a flight of whiskys is just about right. James went through everything with perfect pace and detail, really great. You get to taste exclusive whiskys, available only at this location. Afterwards, I stuck around with my new alcoholic friends and sipped on drinks in the main bar area until it was time for the (add-on) cask pull. This had quite a number of guests, but Niell handled it like a boss. For the love of god, no flash photography!!! To be honest, I haven't traditionally been the biggest fan of Jameson, but this visit was entertaining from start to finish, and I realize now the rest of their product line is nothing to scoff at. Would recommend an elevated experience to get the most from this distillery.
When in Dublin you need to do Jameson! It's my go to drink with ginger ale and to drink exclusive versions during the tour was so much fun and got a nice buzz going Our tour guide Colin was great informative and fun and funny The staff in general very nice and helpful The place is bigger than you think as you walk room to room and explore during the tour Everything is organized well and it's a fun time Love Jameson!
When in Dublin... This is a must! We didn't have a lot of time, but knew we had to do some tastings. It's a beautiful place and though we didn't get to take a tour, we did find a spot for tasting and really enjoyed the all around atmosphere. Highly recommend if you're into Irish Whiskey or not!!!!
4 years ago
Didn't stay very long, but the atmosphere was fantastic & beautiful. The bartenders are very professional & it looks like they love what they do! I don't even drink whiskey, but each mixed drink was exceptional! A must visit! read more
4 years ago
Everything about this place is awesome. The atmosphere is cozy, the bartenders are amazing and the drinks are top notch. Definitely had to go back for a second drink and I'm not even an old fashioned fan. read more
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The Jameson Distillery tour is awesome! I actually preferred it over the Guinness tour. I found it more informative and the distillery seems to really pride itself on it's rich Irish heritage and history. We pre booked our tickets online and were able to walk right up to the kiosk before our designated time to claim them. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about the distillery. I appreciated that the whiskey tasting was a comparative tasting with scotch and American whiskey in comparison to the Jameson. This made me realize things about the different whiskeys that I was never aware of before. We ended our tour with a complimentary drink at the Jameson bar. You can choose Jameson straight up or with ginger ale and lime. They also have a wide range of creative Jameson cocktails for an additional cost (I highly recommend the Jameson Julep!). read more
Best tourist attraction in Dublin. If you like whiskey, and especially if you enjoy Irish Whiskey - this is a mandatory stop! Great tour; interesting info on Jameson, as well as whiskey making in general. I thought I knew about making whiskey, but I learned several new things - and came away with a sharpened interest! The walls and por stills date to the 18th century origins of the brand, so the tour is authentic. Best of all; you get to drink whiskey during the tour! Not only do you sample Jameson whiskey; you also taste other brands and styles to see the variety of options. Great taste test, to top off a great tour. Better than average gift shop includes a unique oppurtunity to 'bottle your own straight fron the cask!' We loved it! read more
I'm a huge fan of Jameson so coming to Ireland we knew we had to go to the distillery and it was fantastic! The tour was about 40 minutes of fascinating information. We learned about the history of Jameson through the Prohibition period to today as well as the entire step by step distilling process. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable and we got to sample a few different kinds of whiskey including Irish and American. Once the tour is done you have to pass through the gift shop which had some really nice items. Before we left we enjoyed a free cocktail at the bar underneath the beautiful Jameson bottle Chandeliers. read more
We arrived a couple mins after the last tour and was sad that we were not able to partake in the tour. However, we did enjoy browsing the gift shop and purchased some of the samplers as souvenirs for our whiskey friends back home! After that we went to the bar and got some cocktails and they were DELICIOUS! I enjoyed watching the bar tender mix our drinks and the vibes of the bar. Overall it was a very fun and good experience even without the tour. This was a better experience than the Guinness museum. So if you had to only choose one place, I'd come here for sure! The Guinness museum was overly packed and was not as memorable. Maybe because we've been to the Heineken museum on Amsterdam and liked that more. read more
Nothing to dislike about this historical significance and the place it takes in DublIn Not a bad thing to do before lunch. The tour includes a few drinks as well. Although no longer distilled in Dublin it still fits right in. The Mrs isn't a whiskey drinker but she still thoroughly enjoyed it. read more
4 years ago
My friends and I were glad that we saved the Jameson tour for the last day of our trip. After a week of disappointing tours *cough* Guinness and Bushmills *cough* we were pleasantly surprised by the Old Jameson Distillery. I bought our tickets online before we left for Ireland, which was a good idea because a lot of people were trying to buy tickets for the tour when we arrived and they were all sold out. The tours leave every 10 minutes and are quite interactive so they limit it to about 30 people per group. Our tour guide was very funny and friendly. We were on the last tour of the day and it was the Sunday after St. Patrick's day so our group wasn't the most lively, but she took it all in stride and kept the energy up. The highlights of the Jameson tour were: - The history of the family and whiskey in Ireland. They still have coopers employed who make barrels, which is really cool. It also sounds like the Jameson family treated their workers really well compared to other historical employers. - The interactive exhibits, which included smelling different types of barrels, feeling the different kinds of grains, and doing a side by side tasting of Jack Daniels, Johnny Walker Black Label, and Jameson Whiskey to compare the differences in styles. Only downside was that the bartenders who pour the complimentary drinks at the end of the tour were a bit rude. I was standing there waiting to get my drink, ticket in hand and of the bartenders looked at me and then saw a group of young women behind me and asked what they wanted first! I mean, I know I was a bit hungover and not wearing any makeup, but that was harsh, man. read more
Calling ALL whiskey lovers!!!! Jameson Distillery is the place to be! The 20 euro, 40 minute tour introduces you to the history of this historical and incredible libation. You will get to compare Johnnie Walker Black Label, Jack Daniel's, and Jameson side by side. Not only is the drinking fun, it is also enjoyable to watch others who are not so much whisky lovers :) At the end of the tour, your ticket includes a whiskey nip. Dont be fooled that you get to try an actual drink, that is what we were sold on. A real drink is 12 euro and is NOT included in the price of the tour ticket. It was good stop! read more
8 years ago
I loved my experience at the Jameson Distillery so so much. My friend and I decided to do the Bow St. tour. We were easily able to buy tickets online, but if you want you can buy them in person at the ticket counter. Included in the price of the ticket is a free drink from JJ's bar, which you can get before or after the tour. We decided to get our drink before the tour to enjoy a lil' something something during the 40 minute experience. Our tour guide Ross was absolutely hilarious and very informative. We were led upstairs to a room that overlooked the entrance/bar area and it had different photographs and relics set up museum style. We were able to explore the upstairs room for about 10 minutes before the tour started. Ross then led us to another room where we got to learn about the history of the Jameson Distillery through a well-made short film. We then moved to another room where we learned how the whiskey was made and how it was different than other whiskeys. After that we were able to sample the original Jameson in comparison to two other whiskies. We learned about the sweetness, smokiness and the different notes that make a tasty whiskey. After that we were able to shop in the gift shop - I picked up Jameson chocolates for my brother and my gal pal and I got matching hats. If I wasn't traveling with just a backpack I would've loved to pick up a bottle to bring back home. After the tour, Ross hung around to answer questions. Post tour, we were able to hang at the Jameson bar and try some special cocktails or just a simple Jameson and ginger (which is what we opted for). This experience was on our own dime. But it was super cool to have the bartenders explain what was in our drink and watch them make the specialty cocktails. Even though they don't distill the whiskey at this location anymore, it's still really cool to walk through to learn about the experience and enjoy a drink here. If you're a whiskey fan, I'd highly recommend checking out the Jameson Bow St. Storefront. Well worth the €€! read more
3 years ago
It was great! I did the basic tour and for only 30€ we got to taste three different whiskeys and got a drink included. Katie our guide was great. Highly recommend read more
3 years ago
6 years ago
One of my favorite experiences in Dublin by far. We walked in with no appointment, got our tickets, got our free drink and hung out until our tour started. We were able to bring our drink into the tour. The tour was very engaging, interactive, and fun. We had Liam and he was super friendly and helpful. Liam made us laugh constantly throughout the tour and had a great attitude about the whole thing. I didnt know much about whiskey let alone Jameson before this tour and I learned a lot. Gave me a knew appreciation for the company and their product. I definitely recommend experiencing this tour when you visit Dublin. It accepts the Dublin pass, has a clean facility, and friendly environment. read more
11 years ago
The Old Jameson Distillery is in fact, the old Jameson distillery. There has been no Jameson whiskey made here for nearly forty-five years. But it's still a fun tour and you get to sample their product, so to speak. Here, unlike in their operations in Midleton, Cork everyone was given a chance to sample both Jameson and two other whiskey brands; Johnny Walker Black and Jack Daniels. If you get a chance, it's a real eye opener. No pun intended. You can tell which was the Jameson in our taste by looking at my photo. LOL I believe everyone at this point should understand that Irish whiskey is tripled distilled, in mostly used sherry barrels imported from the U.S. and Spain. And, unlike their Scottish cousins, they don't use peat to fire their kiln for the barley. In the past, Jameson used anthracite coal to fire the closed kiln for a cleaner taste. Today it's all high tech and natural gas. But it's that aging in the burnt sherry barrels that gives Jameson it's unique taste. The tour runs 45 mins plus and starts with a 10 min film in the auditorium next to where you come in. The cost can be as little as €10, depending upon if you are a Student, Senior, et cetera. There's a well stocked Gift Shop with both Jameson, as well as their other corporate (Pernod-Ricard) brands like Powers, Paddy, Redbreast and Midleton. I highly recommend the dark chocolate with Jameson in the center btw, I only wish we bought more. So here's lifting a glass to that fine Scotsman John Jameson who took an Irish whiskey brand from 30,000 gallons a year, to 1 million in only a hundred years. Pretty impressive. Enjoy! read more
A definite top-attraction if you're visiting Ireland! Other than pub hopping around Dublin, make sure you make your way over here for some smooth triple distilled whiskey. Giving credit where credit is due, John Jameson and this distillery are just a part of Ireland's history. It's a 'grand' experience everyone will enjoy! But first, once you get there, make sure to Yelp 'check-in' to get an additional 10% off your Jameson Whiskey Tour! Upon waiting for your tour, you can chill at bar and relax as you wait for your group to be called. Or just stroll around and view the cool decor all around. Or even start browsing the gift shop. Once your group is called for the tour, you first enter the theater. It starts out with a great 30 minute theatrical film about the Jameson whisky creation process, and the Master behind it. I personally enjoyed it! After that, you're guided through out the distillery, and at the end can redeem a voucher for a shot sized sample. The tour ends with a whiskey tasting comparison presentation. Even if you're not a fan of whiskey, I've grown an appreciation the process in making this fine liquor as well as learned to distinguish the types of whiskey flavors out there. This tour won't take the whole day, compared to the Guinness Factory down the road. It's only a about half the size; So 90 minutes of your time tops, if that. My only regret is not eating at 3rd Still Restaurant. Oh well, next time! Give it a try, Sine Metu (Without Fear)!!! read more
4 years ago
Nigell gave us the best tour ever! Extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his craft and the entity he represents. Informative, fun and let's not forget the tasting... delicious! A must try when you come out to Dublin. You'll definitely enjoy yourselves. read more
The Jameson "Distillery" is really a visitor center, as the distillery is now on the other side of Ireland. The regularly scheduled tours include a well produced film, and recreations of several of the original distillery's operation. Our tour guide was knowledgable. At the conclusion of the tour, everyone gets a generous serving of Jameson, and a few lucky guests are chosen to taste comparative samples of Jameson, Scotch and Jack Daniels. I was chosen, and it was interesting, since I'm a fan of Jameson 18 and single malt Scotch. The Jameson was much smoother, the Scotch was peaty/smokey and a bit harsh, and the Jack very perfumey and rough. But I found the regular Jameson also pretty rough after having only had the 12 and 18 before. The point was that Irish whiskey is triple distilled, which makes it smoother, adn that point was well made. A large percentage of the facility is devoted to a very nice tasting room, shop, and a cafe. read more
12 years ago
Yes, the old Jameson Distillery tour is still a must stop for those visiting the area. I enjoyed the tour and the tasting. Yet, if you enter with great expectations, such as I did, you may be disappointed. The tour starts with a short video and then quickly skips you through the various processing steps. Your guide covers some scripted materials, but is available to answer questions from the audience - under some tight time constraints. Honestly, I felt the tour to be highly commercialized, with the next tour group on your heels with each step. I'm not saying Jameson doesn't have the right to profit from the tour. However, the expanded brand awareness can be part of the profit. It's difficult to obtain that awareness if you are being ushered from station to station to keep the tours flowing. The tour ends with a product sample for all and a tasting of three for a subset of the tour group. read more
3 years ago
Jameson is a must-do activity for any tourist visiting dublin. We did both the secret tasting with 4 whiskeys as well as the classic tasting with 3 whiskeys and which came with a tour. We actually didn't mean to do both of these but we accidentally double booked tickets here's my review for both! The classic whiskey tasting with the 3 whiskeys is by far the best value for money as you get to do a full tour + taste 3 whiskeys and then you also get a coupon for a free drink at their bar (which is very nice by the way). However if you are a totally whiskeyhead you may want to consider doing the 4 whiskey tasting as we got to try crested which is not available in the US as well as the bow street 18 year which is a very expensive bottle. Unfortunately you do not get a free drink with this tasting or the full tour which is why I'm rating Jameson only 4/5 because that really isn't fair for the price. We booked in advance online however many people bought same day tickets so don't fret if you forget to book this in advance. read more
I visited the Jameson Distillery in Midleton Cork first but still needed to come to the Bow St location the birthplace of Irish whiskey! It was a short walk from the Temple Bar area (about 10 mins) The building is down a brick alley way, look for the copper still outside! As I walked inside I immediately realized how different this location was. Super large open bar with high ceilings..love the chandlers made from Jameson bottles of course. I ordered an Irish coffee and checked the place out. Oh and the Irish coffee was amazing! I decided to go on the tour even though I did the one in Cork, they can't be exactly the same I thought. It cost 20 euros, there was about 25 people in our group. It started out upstairs with all sorts of memorabilia and a great over head view of the downstairs bar. Everyone is brought into the first room with a cool table projector that talks and shows you the history of Jameson. So much insight into the branding and the family shield SINE METU meaning without fear. Next the group is taken into another room with different stations for a hands on demonstration to test all your senses. Smelling the difference between a pot still and a column still. Feeling the malted and unmalted grains. Seeing the new make, 1 year, 3 year and 7 year. My favorite was smelling the different sherry barrel vs the bourbon barrel. The last room we enter was the tasting room... in this tour everyone gets to partake in the Comparative whiskey tasting! Our ambassador was so passionate about the Jameson whiskey it made for a fun experience for all. We learned about the flavors and smells from each of the different whiskeys we tried..Jameson, Jack Daniel's and Johnny Walker. The tour lasted about 45 mins and ended with a complementary drink...Jameson and ginger! There is a smaller store here to get some great souvenirs but I headed to the bar. The bartenders were awesome, I tried so many different drinks... their version of an old fashioned... nice kick to it.The ginger man was ok... Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition was one of my favorites paired with an IPA beer... yum! Overall a great experience and I would recommend visiting both locations for a different tour experience but the same delicious drinks! read more
I returned to the Jameson Distillery for the second time. I know it's a tourist trap, but I still enjoy the 50 min tour, €15. I arrived first thing Saturday morning and booked the 3rd tour of the day. Delays of over 2 hours if you came later, at peek times. Discounts are offered for online booking, which I didn't do. Tour consists of a 10 min movie, 25 mins guided walking tour, and 15 mins for the tasting. The attitude of the tour guide makes all the difference. The tour ends with a tasting bake-off of Jameson, American Bourbon, and Scotch whisky (without the e) among 8 chosen from the tour group. Everyone from the tour group tastes the Jameson (pic uploaded). If you don't choose the Jameson, then you are banned from ever entering Ireland ever again. Tip: You can get there using the Luas Tram, Red Line, Smithfield stop. When your Jamison tour is finished, it is an easy 10 mins walk to the Guinness Tour across the Grand Canal. Tip II: Don't buy Jameson at the Dublin airport Duty Free shop...no real savings versus US prices, with taxes, based on retail in NY/NJ. Other states may be different. read more
6 years ago
Look , I live in NYC, so I've been shooting Jameson for years , but to finally visit the distillery was a dream come true. Everything about it was great, especially the bartenders. read more
3 years ago
We did the the 60 minute Whiskey Cocktail Making Class at Jameson's Bow Street Distillery and were blown away by how well organized the event was. Everything was set up from the moment we walked in and the whole experience felt very well thought out. We made three cocktails which were all delicious and it was accented by the wonderful guidance of Marko who was knowledgable and very friendly. Overall this was one of our favorite activities in Dublin and we would absolutely recommend! read more
7 years ago
Today, this site does not produce whiskey. However, this location puts on the most cinematic tour that I have experienced after tasting my way through the Kentucky bourbon trail and the Malt whisky trail in Speyside. Distillery exclusives (2): Jameson black barrel cask strength at 60.2% - you can fill your own bottle on site - and the Distiller's edition. The distillery also offers a number of Jameson cocktails. Bow St. Experience: You are in for a beautiful light show and history lesson. The details of distillation all occur in one room with a station of items you can smell and inspect while being talked through the process. This is concluded with a tasting of 3 whiskeys - the standard Jameson, a blinded American whiskey (Jim Beam), and a blinded Scotch (Johnny Walker). Your tour ticket also entitles you to an additional drink or "the daily grog" which workers were given at the end of the work day - a neat Jameson pour or a cocktail (think ginger beer with a twist of lime). Whiskey blending class: This is an interactive class which includes 4 whiskey tastings with a chocolate and sorbet pairing. You are given an additional 3 drams to mix in a short period - these was a 4-year B2 (second fill bourbon), 8-year BS1 (first fill sherry), and 6-year B1 (first fill bourbon) for my class. If 7 drams wasn't enough for you - the tour concludes with a cask strength dram drawn up with a whiskey thief in this site's small barrel warehouse. read more
3 years ago
This is a must do when you are in Dublin. I probably wouldn't do it more than once. BUT definitely a pleasant experience. You get a free drink with your tour. We did the basic tour. Reserved through GoCity. You'll need about two hours total. About 2 miles from where we stayed near temple bar. Wouldn't recommend walking if it's raining. Halfway we ended up ordered a taxi. read more
8 years ago
Jameson Distillery is one of my favourite distillery in the world. I have visited about 30 spots and really like that becouse of total accessibility, locatioen, and of course amazing taste of Jameson Wiskey. I was so excited to visit this place first time also because of my favorite part of tour - tasting of different kinds of whiskey. :) Tour price is absolutely acceptable for all tourist, brief historical tour + practice. Useful to know that there is a quite good gift shop in this Distillery. Reccomended by the Mouse. read more
Note: all my recent vacation in Ireland Yelp reviews will have the same 1st paragraph preamble, for just the review itself skip to the 2nd paragraph. On a whirlwind 2 week vacation to Ireland, the girlfriend & I tried to see & experience absolutely as much of this incredible land as we could. We did not accomplish every last activity we wished we could have on our rather ambitious itinerary. Nonetheless, we did discover a land of numerous stunning & magical wonders. We did see a land of unending natural beauty. We did learn of a land with a monumentally long history of trials, tragedies & triumphs. We did get to meet many kind, humorous, warm & generous people. Our vacation to Ireland was just 2 weeks, but that was time enough to know this is a land easy to love & a land to be sorely missed. No doubt about it, I love me some Jameson. With our hotel being not-too-long of a walk away, the girlfriend & I made the short trek on foot to the Old Jameson Distillery on our last day in town before heading out to the country. We found the ceremonial home of one of my favorite elixirs squirrelled away through side streets & alleyways. Ceremonial, as there is no longer any operational whiskey production at the Old Jameson Distillery. Whiskey making has been replaced by a media presentation, a guided tour of exhibits showcasing the process & equipment previously used here & tastings. Outside the main entrance is a small courtyard with a big copper still on display. Just inside is a large foyer. To the left is a gift shop with all things Jameson & stairs leading up to a restaurant. Directly ahead is the tour ticket counter & tour starting point. To the right is a glitzy bar area. The girlfriend & I arrived shortly after the restaurant had closed for the day, but just in time for the last tour. Tickets are €13.50 per adult, a substantial amount but not unusual for this sort of attraction. I found the tour to be interesting & informative. Though whiskey isn't made here anymore, we did get to survey much of the distillery as it was when it once was operational. The tour concludes with a Jameson drink (neat, on the rocks or in a cocktail) & the chance to be an "official" Jameson taster. The girlfriend & I both leapt at this opportunity & were both chosen among the near dozen selectees. As tasters, we drank & compared Jameson, Johnnie Walker Black Label & Jack Daniels. After all our hard work drinking more whiskeys, we were awarded Official Jameson Taster certificates. I'm a sucker for swag so this was grand. Before leaving, the girlfriend went over to the bar & got us both Irish Coffees. I love Irish Coffee, have had it many places & this was the best Irish Coffee ever. This was an excellent exclamation point on the end of an already grand experience. Go to the Old Jameson Distillery for a fun tour & fabulous Irish Coffee. read more
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7 years ago
Amazing experience! We took home the Jameson Crested and cold brew. One of the best cold brews we've had! read more
We had our hopes to go to the Jameson Distillery while in Ireland and we had a chance, so we went. If you like whiskey, or would like to try it, this is a great place to go. Read on for the best parts! Their tour gave you a good overview of the distillation process, both how it is done now, and how it was done in the past. It will start in a small auditorium but will walk through a several rooms showing the process in a mock up facilities (distillation is now done at other sites). The best part..they pick a few people from the audience to do taste tests with other whiskeys or scotches. During the process, they explained the differences in the tastes and how the product was made. Our result, we actually understand more about what we are tasting! Of course, I found triple distilled Jameson the best. Don't fret, they will offer you will still get an opportunity to have Jameson, either straight up or mixed. After the tasting, we tried the reserve tasting in the bar located at the entrance. If you want to taste a few variations of their product, I recommend it as well. read more
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