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Premium Whiskey and Food Tasting in Dublin
Nearly two hours pairing five premium Irish whiskeys with artisan farmhouse cheeses and handmade chocolates in central Dublin. Small groups, rated 4.9 by 69 guests. From €54.
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Duration1 hour 45 minutes
PriceFrom €54
Rating4.9 from 69 reviews
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The IrelandMe take
What stands out about this one
Our practical read of the published itinerary, traveller feedback and local context—not the operator’s sales description.
Irish whiskey and Irish food have more in common than you might think -- both are shaped by the land, both reward slowing down, and both are genuinely good when paired properly. This nearly two-hour experience in central Dublin brings them together: five premium Irish whiskeys matched alongside artisan farmhouse cheeses, fresh fruit, and handcrafted Irish chocolates.
Your guide is an expert local who walks you through each pairing -- what's happening on the palate, why certain combinations work, what to look for in the pour. It's engaging rather than formal, the kind of session where you learn something and still enjoy yourself.
The experience depends on being comfortable outdoors for 1 hour 45 minutes; check the forecast and accessibility details before booking.
One practical detail
You don't need to be a whiskey drinker going in. The guide pitches this for curious beginners and seasoned tasters alike. If you can tell you like some flavours and not others, that's enough to get the most out of it. The food pairings also give your palate something to come back to between pours.
How the experience works
Groups are kept small, with a maximum of 20 people, so you can actually get close to the conversation and the flavours rather than watching from the back. Only premium Irish whiskey is used throughout.
It suits complete newcomers to whiskey just as well as food lovers who are simply curious about a different kind of tasting experience.
What the price covers
- Professional guide
- Five whiskey tastings
- Artisan Irish farmhouse cheeses
- Handmade Irish chocolates
- Fresh fruit
- Gratuities
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.
- The Lincolns Inn -- at the end of Nassau Street beside Trinity College, surrounded by great restaurants and bars. Your tasting session begins here. (60 min)
- Private whiskey space in central Dublin -- you'll enjoy 2 premium Irish whiskeys in a private setting in the heart of the city. (45 min)
Meeting point: The Lincolns Inn, directly across from the National Gallery of Ireland.
Local tips that make the day better
The Lincolns Inn is in a prime spot. Nassau Street runs along the south wall of Trinity College, and the National Gallery is directly across the road. If you're combining the tasting with a walk around the city, you're already in the right neighbourhood. The Irish Georgian Society's Leinster House is a short walk from the meeting point.
Irish farmhouse cheese is genuinely worth knowing about. The country has produced some remarkable cheeses over the past few decades -- Gubbeen from Cork, Cashel Blue from Tipperary, Coolea from West Cork. Depending on the selection on the day, you may leave with a new appreciation for something you hadn't thought much about before.
Pace yourself between whiskeys. Five tastings across nearly two hours is pleasantly calibrated, but if you're not used to drinking spirits neat, it's worth eating something beforehand. The cheeses and chocolates help, but a proper meal an hour before is a sensible move.
Good whiskey shops are nearby if you want to take a bottle home. Mitchell and Son on Kildare Street is about a five-minute walk from the meeting point and has an excellent selection of Irish whiskey, including some that don't make it onto supermarket shelves.
Good to know before booking
Minimum age is 18 years. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller. Service animals are welcome. Public transport is available nearby. Suitable for all fitness levels. Conducted in English. Maximum group size is 20 people.
Make more of the area
- Trinity College and the Book of Kells -- the Old Library and its medieval manuscripts are a five-minute walk from the meeting point, and well worth pairing into the same afternoon.
- National Gallery of Ireland -- directly across the road from The Lincolns Inn, with free entry and a strong collection of Irish and European art spanning several centuries.
- Merrion Square -- a beautifully preserved Georgian square two minutes from the meeting point, with Oscar Wilde's family home on one side and government buildings on another.
Questions before you book
How long is Premium Whiskey and Food Tasting in Dublin?
The published duration is 1 hour 45 minutes. Allow extra time to reach the meeting point and for your onward plans.
How much does Premium Whiskey and Food Tasting in Dublin cost?
The listed starting price is From €54. Live prices can change by date, group size and availability.
What should I know before booking?
The experience depends on being comfortable outdoors for 1 hour 45 minutes; check the forecast and accessibility details before booking.
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