Ireland · WHISKEY & DISTILLERY TOURS IN CORK
Good whiskey & distillery tours in Cork fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Tour the old Midleton distillery, visit a restored 19th-century cask warehouse, and enjoy a tutored Jameson tasting in Cork.
“This was actually a great tour. The guid was very knowledgeable and informative. This one tops going to the Jameson Distillery in Dublin because all of the whiskey in Ireland is made here!”
See Midleton Distillery, meet the world’s largest copper pot still, and taste three whiskeys with a signature cocktail in 75 minutes.
“The facility is incredible in the quaint town of Midleton. We enjoyed our experience and have spoken so highly of it since returning to Canada.”
Owner-led Rebel City Distillery tour in Cork with gin and absinthe tastings, a guided look at distillation, and mobile tickets.
“We loved this tour! Bhagya was wonderful and charming and informative. She engaged with the whole group and truly gave us a sense of what Rebel City Distillery is all about”
A small-group Jameson at Midleton Distillery experience in Cork with guided learning, premium whiskey tasting, and optional cocktail masterclass.
“Lovely experience for those who love to drink :) Our tour guide was very energetic and informative on flavors to make the perfect drink.”
Clonakilty Distillery tour in Cork: a small-group visit to a working distillery and a guided tasting of two award-winning whiskeys.
“Good tour, not an awful not to the distillery in fairness but interesting non the less. The product is far more interesting than the tour!”
Cobh shore tour packs Blarney Castle and Jameson into one day, with Cork sights, Kinsale forts, and Titanic Cobh views.
“My husband and I waited with 3 other guests for small group tour in Black Van with guide. Van never showed and we were put in cramped taxi with driver. There was no guide, no talking, and no A/C. While driver very nice, he was NOT a tour guide and we had no information on area, sites or anything. Arrived at castle and stood in line for 1/2 hour for it to open. We decided not to continue with ‘tour’ and booked individual taxi for 80 BP back to ship. Asked for full or partial refund and operator accused us of untruthfulness. Hah! This is a scam operation. Charged us…”
Founder-led distillery tour and cocktail masterclass in Cork, starting with a gin and tonic and ending with two bespoke cocktails.
“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!!”
75-minute Rebel City Distillery tour in Cork with a gin and tonic, Maharani gin tasting, and Ireland-only absinthe sample.
“Absolutely amazing! Coming here, do not expect a huge distillery, but rather a personal and heartfelt experience. This is a small, local, up and coming business that is passionate about what they are doing. Bhagya (the co-founder) lead us through the history and the processes of the distillery. You get a complimentary drink and get to try every one of their spirits neat. Such a lovely experience. Would definitely come back in a few years to see their growth!”
Small-group Blarney Castle and Jameson tasting from Cork, with Cobh pickup, quick Cork panorama, and Midleton whisky tour, about 7 hours.
“Loved this small group tour which gave us plenty of time at each site. Our guide Aodin was knowledgeable about Cork and the surroundings. Enjoyed visiting Blarney Castle and the English Market in Cork. What could be better than visiting Jameson for a tour of how Irish whisky is made and a ripple too!”
A 2-hour behind-the-scenes Midleton tour with premium whiskey tastings, expert ambassadors, and barrel and warehouse stops near the stills.
“Joe was an excellent guide, we really enjoyed learning about the history of the old distillery and the samples. Fantastic time and would highly recommend”
Private Cork day trip with hotel or port pickup, Kinsale streets, Charles Fort, English Market, and Jameson whiskey tasting at Midleton.
“Our original assigned driver canceled at the last minute so we were sent a replacement. He was on time and very nice. Since it was a private tour he suggested alterations to the schedule we all agreed on a new plan. He was very accommodating. Only bad comment, he was more a chauffeur than tour guide. He answered all our questions but we did not learn much about the sites and Ireland ( except what we specifically asked). We attributed this to the fact that he was not prepared to take us touring that day. All in all it was a great day and we appreciated him.”
Mix three Jameson cocktails in one hour at Midleton Distillery, Cork. Hands-on class, tastings, and a recipe book included.
“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.”
Private limousine tour from Cork or Cobh with Blarney Castle, Jameson Distillery, and Titanic-linked Cobh, built for comfort.
“Having a private guide/driver and exactly the itinerary we wanted with a couple of bonus stops. Derek was very knowledgeable and funny!”
Private Cork day from Cobh with early Blarney Castle, Midleton Distillery and tasting, plus Titanic-era Cobh sights, in a comfy A/C taxi.
“Darren was absolutely the best person and gave us the best day ever. I recommend him hands down. Just absolutely lovely!! The only way to go in Cork!! I could never thank him enough!”
A small-group distillery tour in Clonakilty, with a farm virtual flight and a guided tasting of award-winning whiskey.
“Very friendly guide, only downside is that there is no translation into French.”
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