The Jameson Distillery Bow St. in Dublin has been named “Europe's Leading Distillery Tour” for the past six years, including winning the coveted World Travel Award in 2024.
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The Jameson brand consistently beats out competitors like Hennessey, Macallan, Jack Daniels, and Jose Cuervo in a contest that is known to insiders as the “Oscars of the travel industry.”
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The History of Jameson
The Jameson Whiskey Distillery was established in 1780 by John Jameson, originally a lawyer from Scotland.
By the turn of the 19th century, it had become the second-largest producer of whiskey in Ireland and one of the largest in the world.
You can follow in the footsteps of the founder on a 40-minute guided tour led by a Jameson Ambassador.
In addition, you can choose from a variety of experiences, including its “Bow St. Experience Tour,” its 60-minute whiskey cocktail-making masterclass, and a whiskey blending class.
The Jameson distillery in Dublin is where the original facility was based.
In 1975, production was moved to its base in Midleton, County Cork. Recent work to that distillery resulted in newer, more upgraded tours.
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Other Whiskey Experiences in Dublin to Enjoy
While there are three competing distilleries to enjoy in Dublin, including Roe & Co. Distillery, the Teeling Whiskey Distillery, and The Dublin Liberties Distillery, if you’re looking for in-depth education on the production of whiskey in Ireland, the Irish Whiskey Museum is the place to go.
Located across from the main entrance to Trinity College, a visit to the Irish Whiskey Museum will give you the story of Irish whiskey, from its introduction in Ireland by monks as early as 1,000 A.D. to its downfall during the 20th century right to up its present-day resurgence.
Located in a historic building on Grafton Street, the museum’s four rooms represent a different period in Irish history and how that ties into the country’s whiskey production.
Tours are available and include a tasting of three or four different whiskeys.