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Private Full Day Whiskey Tour from Dublin with Tullamore D.E.W.
Chase Ireland's finest whiskeys through the midlands - Kilbeggan Distillery, Sean's Bar in Athlone, and Tullamore D.E.W., back in Dublin by 6.30pm.
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Duration10 hours
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Our practical read of the published itinerary, traveller feedback and local context—not the operator’s sales description.
Leave Dublin behind and spend a proper day in the Irish midlands following one of the world's great whiskey trails. You'll have a dedicated Whiskey Specialist Host alongside you the whole time, travelling in executive transport between stops and getting the kind of inside commentary that genuinely adds to every tasting.
First stop is Old Kilbeggan Distillery - one of Ireland's oldest working distilleries and still producing the famous Kilbeggan whiskey. You'll do the full distillery experience there, including a tasting of four Kilbeggan expressions in the historic old Cooperage. It's a wonderfully atmospheric place, and you'll understand the whiskey a lot better once you've seen where it comes from.
At 10 hours, this is a long travel day. Book it for the complete route, not if you want an unhurried stop-by-stop pace.
One practical detail
Start the morning with a good breakfast. You'll be doing a fair amount of tasting through the day, and the first sip lands very differently on a full stomach. There are good cafes near most Dublin city centre meeting points, and you'll thank yourself for it somewhere around the Kilbeggan Cooperage.
How the experience works
From Kilbeggan you head to Athlone, right at the geographic heart of Ireland, and into Sean's Bar - which holds the title of Ireland's oldest pub. Sean's takes whiskey seriously enough to produce two of their own brands, so you'll get a private tasting of Sean's Blend and Sean's Single Malt. There's free time after to have a wander around Athlone and grab lunch wherever takes your fancy.
The afternoon brings you to Tullamore, home to the world's second biggest Irish whiskey brand. The Tullamore D.E.W. Distillery Experience is a proper access-all-areas affair - Irish Coffee on arrival, a warehouse visit with a cask draw, and a tutored tasting of three Tullamore expressions. You'll be back in Dublin by around 6.30pm, very likely with a new favourite whiskey.
What the price covers
- Whiskey specialist host with guided commentary throughout the day
- Travel in executive transport between stops
- Distillery experience at Kilbeggan Distillery, including four whiskey tastings in the old Cooperage
- Visit to Sean's Bar, Athlone, with a private tasting of Sean's Blend and Sean's Single Malt
- Super premium tour of Tullamore D.E.W. Distillery, including Irish Coffee on arrival, warehouse visit with cask draw, and tutored tasting of three Tullamore whiskeys
- Private full-day tour through counties Westmeath and Offaly
- 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.
- Kilbeggan Distillery - A scheduled distillery experience with a tasting of four Kilbeggan whiskeys in the historic old Cooperage. (90 min)
- Sean's Bar, Athlone - A private tasting of Sean's Blend and Sean's Single Malt at Ireland's oldest pub, plus free time to explore Athlone and have lunch. (30 min)
- Tullamore D.E.W. Distillery - Irish Coffee on arrival, a guided tour through the state-of-the-art distillery, a warehouse visit with cask draw, and a tutored tasting of three Tullamore whiskeys. (100 min)
Local tips that make the day better
Athlone is worth a proper look around. The free time there isn't just a lunch break - Athlone Castle sits right on the Shannon and has a decent visitor centre if you want to duck in. The town itself is a nice mix of old pubs, independent shops, and the river, and it's often overlooked because people are focused on the whiskey trail.
Bring a small bag if you're thinking of buying bottles. All three stops have a shop, and Tullamore D.E.W. in particular carries expressions that are hard to find elsewhere. Whiskey bottles travel reasonably well in hand luggage if you wrap them properly, but it's worth knowing the carry-on liquid rules before you fly.
Let your host know your preferences before you go. If you're a complete beginner, they'll pitch the commentary at a level that makes the whole thing make sense. If you already know your way around a whiskey glass, they can go deeper on the production side. There's no wrong answer - it's just worth the conversation at the start of the day.
Good to know before booking
- Public transport options are available near the meeting point
- Suitable for all fitness levels
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Conducted in English
- This is a private tour
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Questions before you book
How long is Private Full Day Whiskey Tour from Dublin with Tullamore D.E.W. ?
The published duration is 10 hours. Allow extra time to reach the meeting point and for your onward plans.
How much does Private Full Day Whiskey Tour from Dublin with Tullamore D.E.W. cost?
The listed starting price is From €489. Live prices can change by date, group size and availability.
What should I know before booking?
At 10 hours, this is a long travel day. Book it for the complete route, not if you want an unhurried stopbystop pace.
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