Ireland · WHISKEY TOURS IN CORK
The good whiskey tours in Cork book out weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 13 to secure early, what each includes and where they differ.
Review of the Jameson Midleton Distillery tour near Cork, with historic buildings, whiskey-making insight, guided tasting, value, and practical tips.
“Well worth doing. We don’t drink normally whiskey so had very little knowledge. We were warmly greeted, it was an interesting tour and the tastings showed the very obvious differences in style. We enjoyed it.”
Tour Midleton Distillery near Cork for whiskey-making stories, a signature cocktail, three tastings, the copper pot still, and maturation warehouse.
“Aoife was a great host and knowledgeable with a sense of humor that made the experience great. All round a great experience with insight into the whiskey story that brings the Irish contribution to light. A worthwhile tour and experience.”
Tour Cork’s Rebel City Distillery in a former Ford factory, taste gin and absinthe, and meet the owners behind this personal craft experience.
“Such a fascinating tour of an independent distillery with a very cool and progressive ethos. Bhagya was so knowledgeable and educated me on the history of gin and Cork itself. Really enjoyed ourselves, will definitely be back!”
Review of Midleton Distillery’s Jameson whiskey tours, tastings, and cocktail class, with pricing, timing, highlights, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“Lovely experience for those who love to drink :) Our tour guide was very energetic and informative on flavors to make the perfect drink.”
Review of Clonakilty Distillery’s small-group tour in Cork, with whiskey tasting, farm film, pricing, logistics, and booking advice.
“Missed your and customer service ( Joan) couldn’t direct me when I called for assistance as I thought your left from cobh, and I called and she started reply, then she said she needed time, and never completed my help request. I then rushed to Midleton to take private tour with me daughter. Refund is kindly requested please”
Tour Cork’s Rebel City Distillery, enjoy a gin and tonic, and make two bespoke cocktails in a small, friendly group.
“It is a lot of fun!! We were traveling from the US - the other participants in our group were locals- who gave us so many great places to go!! The proprietors are adorable and the gin was quite tasty! Learned a lot about spirits and laughed along the way!!”
Tour Cork’s Rebel City Distillery, taste Maharani Gin and Irish-made absinthe, and learn how small-batch spirits are made in 75 minutes.
“Absolutely brilliant tour. Well worth it. The drinks were lovely and the tour was very interesting. I would definitely to other travellers.”
Review of a small-group Cork tour to Blarney Castle, Cork City, and Jameson Midleton, with practical tips on timing, value, and cruise pickups.
“The Itinerary was great but the guide lacked any and all time management skills. We missed much of the castle for parking and had no plans for lunch. Guide talked at us reading and never asked us what we thought or took questions.”
Explore Midleton Distillery on a two-hour behind-the-scenes tour with whiskey ambassadors, the Distiller’s Cottage, warehouse aromas, and tastings.
“Was very in-depth tour and loved the way the tasting was spread throughout the tour Guide Micheal was great knew his stuff.”
Review of a private Cork tour covering Kinsale, Charles Fort, Cork City, and Jameson Distillery, with practical tips on time and value.
“Excellent tour guide made tour enjoyable Guide was extremely knowledgeable Country is beautiful! Loved the tour”
Learn to make three Jameson cocktails at Midleton Distillery with an expert host, a recipe book, and a relaxed bar finish in Cork.
“We had a lot of fun. Ben was an amazing person. He was so patient and welcoming. he taught us to make 2 cocktails 🍸 whiskey sour and old fashioned. he also gave us another drink he made. It was an amazing experience.”
Tour Clonakilty Distillery, see whiskey, gin and vodka production, explore the cask room, and taste two Irish whiskies for $23.
“Very friendly guide, only downside is that there is no translation into French.”
Review of Midleton Distillery’s 25-minute premium Jameson whiskey tasting, with four pours, expert guidance, practical tips, and value advice.
“My tasting host was great. Beautiful Irish redhead who knew her stuff backwards and forwards. Whiskey was great and I don’t think you can improve the experience! I recommend it highly!”
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