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Midleton Distillery Experience

Visit the Midleton Distillery and explore the place where the iconic Jameson Whiskey is meticulously crafted. Choose from a wide range of tours including guided tours, premium whiskey tastings, and cocktail-making classes.
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Slide 1 of 7, Entrance to Midleton Distillery Experience with copper pot still and stone building.
Entrance to Midleton Distillery Experience with copper pot still and stone building.

Jameson Irish Whiskey & Midleton Distillery Experience

25 mins - 1 hr 15 mins

  • Step into the heart of Ireland's rich legacy, tracing the journey of Jameson from its roots in a 75-min guided tour of the Midleton Distillery.

  • Uncover the secrets behind the production as you explore industrial-scale brewing equipment and ancient techniques that transform grains into liquid gold.

  • Listen to your Jameson Ambassador guide as they tell you the history of this long-standing craft, watch a short film, and see the world's largest pot still.

  • Elevate your palate with a guided tasting experience of three Jameson blends, and end your tour with a delicious mixology masterpiece.

  • A 30-min mixology and tasting masterclass, and a 25-min premium Jameson tasting experience are both just an upgrade away.

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  • Step into the heart of Ireland's rich legacy, tracing the journey of Jameson from its roots in a 75-min guided tour of the Midleton Distillery.

  • Uncover the secrets behind the production as you explore industrial-scale brewing equipment and ancient techniques that transform grains into liquid gold.

  • Listen to your Jameson Ambassador guide as they tell you the history of this long-standing craft, watch a short film, and see the world's largest pot still.

  • Elevate your palate with a guided tasting experience of three Jameson blends, and end your tour with a delicious mixology masterpiece.

  • A 30-min mixology and tasting masterclass, and a 25-min premium Jameson tasting experience are both just an upgrade away.

from
€28
Slide 1 of 7, Tour group at Midleton Distillery's historic waterwheel with guide explaining its significance.
Tour group at Midleton Distillery's historic waterwheel with guide explaining its significance.

Midleton Distillery Behind the Scenes Tour & Tasting

2 hrs

  • Explore exclusive spots like the Distiller’s Cottage, learn about the distillery’s iconic history, and savor house specials.

  • Ever visited a Cooperage? Or a Maturation Warehouse? Or a Distiller’s Cottage? Well, Midleton’s got you covered with this 2-hour behind-the-scenes tour!

  • From curious trivia to hands-on know-how, Midleton’s experts make every minute memorable with fascinating stories and fun facts shared with flair.

  • Get the behind-the-scenes scoop of Midleton Distillery’s history—this short flick is the perfect teaser before the real fun starts!

  • Midleton’s small-group tour puts you up close with heritage tools and stories, all in a relaxed, intimate setting with plenty of space to explore.

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  • Explore exclusive spots like the Distiller’s Cottage, learn about the distillery’s iconic history, and savor house specials.

  • Ever visited a Cooperage? Or a Maturation Warehouse? Or a Distiller’s Cottage? Well, Midleton’s got you covered with this 2-hour behind-the-scenes tour!

  • From curious trivia to hands-on know-how, Midleton’s experts make every minute memorable with fascinating stories and fun facts shared with flair.

  • Get the behind-the-scenes scoop of Midleton Distillery’s history—this short flick is the perfect teaser before the real fun starts!

  • Midleton’s small-group tour puts you up close with heritage tools and stories, all in a relaxed, intimate setting with plenty of space to explore.

from
€75
Slide 1 of 5, Mixology tools on a table at Jameson Mixology Class, Midleton Distillery.
Mixology tools on a table at Jameson Mixology Class, Midleton Distillery.

Jameson Mixology Class at Midleton Distillery

1 hr

  • Get creative in Midleton’s 60-min mixing class. Craft three unique Jameson blends with expert guidance. Perfect for beginners & seasoned pros alike!

  • Step into Midleton’s exclusive mixing studio for a behind-the-scenes experience! After the class, take home a recipe book to become the life of the party!

  • Chill out in Midleton’s bar with your signature creation that you made yourself. Savor the flavors of your hard work and enjoy the well-earned break!

  • A cozy group of 16 means you’ll have space to bond and get creative with your skills. Who knows, you might even walk away with a new friend.

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  • Get creative in Midleton’s 60-min mixing class. Craft three unique Jameson blends with expert guidance. Perfect for beginners & seasoned pros alike!

  • Step into Midleton’s exclusive mixing studio for a behind-the-scenes experience! After the class, take home a recipe book to become the life of the party!

  • Chill out in Midleton’s bar with your signature creation that you made yourself. Savor the flavors of your hard work and enjoy the well-earned break!

  • A cozy group of 16 means you’ll have space to bond and get creative with your skills. Who knows, you might even walk away with a new friend.

from
€60
Slide 1 of 8, Guests touring Midleton Distillery with guide, viewing copper stills.
Guests touring Midleton Distillery with guide, viewing copper stills.

Midleton Distiller’s Apprentice Tour with Premium Whiskey Tasting

2 hrs 45 mins

  • Go behind the scenes on the ultimate 2-hour and 45-minute whiskey journey, offering rare access to Midleton’s fully functioning production facilities.

  • Explore the Garden Still House and the operational Micro-Distillery to see exactly how every drop of this world-renowned Irish whiskey is produced.

  • Step inside the Live Maturation Warehouse for an exclusive cask drawing, where you will taste a premium blend served directly from the wooden barrel.

  • Deepen your expertise with a curated premium whiskey tasting featuring a range of prestigious expressions crafted on-site at the Midleton Distillery.

More details

  • Go behind the scenes on the ultimate 2-hour and 45-minute whiskey journey, offering rare access to Midleton’s fully functioning production facilities.

  • Explore the Garden Still House and the operational Micro-Distillery to see exactly how every drop of this world-renowned Irish whiskey is produced.

  • Step inside the Live Maturation Warehouse for an exclusive cask drawing, where you will taste a premium blend served directly from the wooden barrel.

  • Deepen your expertise with a curated premium whiskey tasting featuring a range of prestigious expressions crafted on-site at the Midleton Distillery.

from
€150
Slide 1 of 6, Visitors enjoying a guided tasting at Jameson Whiskey Distillery.
Visitors enjoying a guided tasting at Jameson Whiskey Distillery.

Midleton Distillery (Jameson) Premium Tasting

25 mins

  • Join a 25-min small-group guided tasting at the iconic Midleton Distillery, where legendary blends like Midleton Very Rare were created.

  • Your expert guide will answer your questions live and encourage friendly chats with others on this personalized small-group tour.

  • Sample 4 rare Jameson selections with a pro who will help you explore the distinct flavors of each one.

  • Enjoy the benefits of a small group where your guide offers tailored answers and the chance to connect easily with other guests throughout the experience.

More details

  • Join a 25-min small-group guided tasting at the iconic Midleton Distillery, where legendary blends like Midleton Very Rare were created.

  • Your expert guide will answer your questions live and encourage friendly chats with others on this personalized small-group tour.

  • Sample 4 rare Jameson selections with a pro who will help you explore the distinct flavors of each one.

  • Enjoy the benefits of a small group where your guide offers tailored answers and the chance to connect easily with other guests throughout the experience.

from
€35

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Pre-book if you're visiting in summer or on weekends. Forum reports in the research document say walk-ins can be turned away when timed tours sell out.

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About Midleton Distillery

This is Jameson's production home in County Cork, not just a city tasting room. Jameson Distillery Midleton combines preserved 19th-century buildings with an active whiskey-making complex that also produces Redbreast and Midleton Very Rare. Visitors can pair a heritage walk through still houses and warehouses with comparative tastings, or choose blending and cocktail classes for a more hands-on visit.

AddressOld Midleton Distillery, Distillery Walk, Townparks, Midleton, Co. Cork, P25 Y394, Ireland
Also known asMidleton Distillery
Year opened1780

Did you know?

Jameson's production moved from Dublin to Midleton in the 1970s, so the County Cork site is both a visitor attraction and the brand's production home.

Why visit Midleton Distillery?

Walk Through the Old Midleton Distillery

The preserved 19th-century buildings of the Old Midleton Distillery give the visit its industrial scale, from brick warehouses to the tall chimney in the courtyard. Guides often use this setting to explain how Jameson's production moved from Dublin to Midleton in the 1970s, turning the site into the brand's production home.

Plan your visit

Main Visitor Centre Entrance (Distillery Walk)

Located on the south-east side of the distillery complex off Distillery Walk, this signed visitor centre entrance is the main arrival point for all regular tours and tastings. Pre-booked guests check in and have tickets validated at reception before waiting for their timed group to be called. Walk-in visitors can ask about same-day availability here, but in busy periods they may need to wait for a later slot or may be turned away if tours are full. The entrance has step-free external access from the car park. Look for the signposted visitor centre within the distillery complex.

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