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Dublin Private Whiskey Tour with Three Unique Distillery Visits
A private 3.5-hour whiskey trail through Dublin's Liberties with a specialist host, executive transport, and tastings at three working distilleries.
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Duration3 hours 30 minutes
PriceFrom €289
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What stands out about this one
Our practical read of the published itinerary, traveller feedback and local context—not the operator’s sales description.
The Liberties neighbourhood in Dublin was once the whiskey and beer capital of the world. This private half-day trail through three working distilleries gives you a proper sense of why. It's just you and your travel companions, with a Whiskey Specialist Host alongside you the whole way.
The visits are structured deliberately so you're not sitting through the same "how it's made" presentation three times over. You hear the process once, properly, at the first stop - and at each subsequent distillery you're straight into the tasting and the stories. Between stops you travel in executive transport, with your Host filling in Dublin's history and streets as you go.
The published itinerary is the deciding factor here. Check the current meeting point and stop timings before committing.
One practical detail
The Liberties is one of Dublin's oldest working-class neighbourhoods and it wore its brewing and distilling history long before the craft revival made it fashionable again. As you travel between stops, look out for the old red-brick warehouses along Thomas Street - many of them are original distillery and brewery buildings that date back to the 18th and 19th centuries.
How the experience works
You'll taste a range of genuinely interesting Irish whiskeys across three distinct experiences: a cocktail-making workshop at Roe & Co, a private tasting at Pearse Lyons, and a private tasting at Teeling. Includes skip-the-line access. Up to 15 people per booking.
What the price covers
- Private half-day whiskey trail for your group only
- Whiskey Specialist Host throughout
- Executive transport between stops
- Shared/small group Flavours Workshop at Roe & Co Distillery
- Bespoke visit and private tasting at Pearse Lyons Distillery
- Bespoke visit and private tasting at Teeling Whiskey Distillery
- Lunch
The published itinerary
Use this to judge the pace and where your time actually goes. Operators can adjust stop order for traffic, weather or opening times.
- Roe & Co Distillery - Flavours Workshop (105 min): A shared/small group session discovering the art of whiskey cocktail making. You'll savour two Roe whiskey cocktails and a sample of Roe Blend 106.
- Pearse Lyons Distillery (30 min): Bespoke tour and private tasting of Pearse Lyons Original, Founders Reserve, and Rhubarb Irish Gin.
- Teeling Whiskey Distillery (30 min): Bespoke tour and private tasting of Teeling Small Batch, Teeling Single Grain, and Teeling Single Pot Still.
Local tips that make the day better
Teeling is worth knowing a bit about before you arrive. It was the first new distillery to open in Dublin in over 125 years when it started production in 2015, founded by brothers Jack and Stephen Teeling whose family has been involved in Irish whiskey for generations. The Single Pot Still in particular tends to prompt conversation - it's a distinctively Irish style that died out almost entirely during the 20th century and is only now making a comeback.
Pearse Lyons Distillery is set inside a converted 19th-century church on James Street, which makes it one of the more striking distillery settings you'll visit anywhere. The Rhubarb Irish Gin in your tasting is a departure from the whiskey - worth paying attention to if gin is more your thing.
If you're eating before the tour, keep it light. Three distillery tastings on an empty stomach is a fast route to an early afternoon, so have something substantial, but don't arrive stuffed - you'll appreciate the flavours more with a bit of space.
The Liberties has a few good spots to extend your afternoon if the tour has you in the mood to explore on foot afterwards. The Fumbally on Fumbally Lane is a relaxed café with good food, and it's an easy walk from most of the distilleries.
Good to know before booking
- Public transport nearby
- Suitable for all fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Maximum of 15 people per booking
- Operates in all weather conditions - dress appropriately for the time of year
- Includes skip-the-line access
- Conducted in English
- This is a private tour - your group only
Make more of the area
- Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins - a shorter standalone option if one of your group wants to see Jameson on a separate day
- Dublin Private Custom Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems - pair the whiskey trail with a tailored city walk the following morning
- Dublin Medieval Walking Tour with a Guide - the Liberties sits right at the edge of Dublin's medieval core, and this three-hour walk covers the neighbouring streets and sites
Questions before you book
How long is Dublin Private Whiskey Tour with Three Unique Distillery Visits?
The published duration is 3 hours 30 minutes. Allow extra time to reach the meeting point and for your onward plans.
How much does Dublin Private Whiskey Tour with Three Unique Distillery Visits cost?
The listed starting price is From €289. Live prices can change by date, group size and availability.
What should I know before booking?
The published itinerary is the deciding factor here. Check the current meeting point and stop timings before committing.
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