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Jameson Experience in County Cork
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Visit: Jameson Distillery Midleton, Distillery Walk, Midleton Ireland
Make your own way to the old Midleton Distillery, which is located in Midleton, around a 15-minute drive from the city of Cork.
Begin by watching an informative video that will introduce you to the story of Jameson. The long-standing brand has been producing Irish whiskey for more than 230 years.
After getting up to speed on the history of Jameson, talk a walk through the old distillery in the company of an expert guide. Some of the buildings here date back as far as the late 18th century and although the distillery is no longer functioning, much of the equipment and features have been carefully preserved and restored.
As you walk through the historical buildings, see old kilns, mills and distilling equipment, including the largest pot still in the world. Enter a 19th-century warehouse, which has been carefully restored with original features and now stores casks full of aging whiskey. Learn about the artisan craft of building whiskey barrels through a cooperage exhibit in the warehouse.
Finish up in the Jameson Bar, where a select few participants will get to take part in a comparative tasting. They’ll learn how to distinguish Jameson from different types of whiskey. Everyone in the tour can then savor a complimentary glass of Jameson or a Jameson-based cocktail.
The tour concludes here in the bar, where you can indulge in more whiskey tastings (own expense). Alternatively, browse the gift store, which stocks exclusive Jameson merchandise.
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Make your own way to the old Midleton Distillery, which is located in Midleton, around a 15-minute drive from the city of Cork.
Begin by watching an informative video that will introduce you to the story of Jameson. The long-standing brand has been producing Irish whiskey for more than 230 years.
After getting up to speed on the history of Jameson, talk a walk through the old distillery in the company of an expert guide. Some of the buildings here date back as far as the late 18th century and although the distillery is no longer functioning, much of the equipment and features have been carefully preserved and restored.
As you walk through the historical buildings, see old kilns, mills and distilling equipment, including the largest pot still in the world. Enter a 19th-century warehouse, which has been carefully restored with original features and now stores casks full of aging whiskey. Learn about the artisan craft of building whiskey barrels through a cooperage exhibit in the warehouse.
Finish up in the Jameson Bar, where a select few participants will get to take part in a comparative tasting. They’ll learn how to distinguish Jameson from different types of whiskey. Everyone in the tour can then savor a complimentary glass of Jameson or a Jameson-based cocktail.
The tour concludes here in the bar, where you can indulge in more whiskey tastings (own expense). Alternatively, browse the gift store, which stocks exclusive Jameson merchandise.
Included
- Local guide
- Whiskey samples (if selected to take part in tasting)
- Jameson whiskey drink
- Complimentary Jameson Whiskey Tasting Certificate (if selected to take part in tasting)
- Entry/Admission - Jameson Distillery Midleton
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Guided tours available in English, French and German
- Tours are subject to availability
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Features
Tourism
75%
Cultural
60%
Original
50%
Sport
30%
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The Jameson Experience was interesting, informative and fun. Highly recommend to those traveling through County Cork.
Informative tour. I learned. Lot and found a drink I enjoy.
Overall, a very intimate tour. It's worth it simply to see the world's largest pot still. The whisky tasting is fun to watch at the end, and you will definitely learn a lot about the history of Jameson. The tour guides are fun and appear to enjoy their jobs. Bottling and labeling your own Jameson at the end of the tour, about 80 Euros 100 after tax, but you have a chance to reclaim taxes is a nice bonus because it's a fairly distinct and stronger batch of whiskey. You also have the option of buying a bottle as a gift for a friend/relative who visits the distillery in the future, so you can reserve it in their name and leave them a message. Overall, a nice experience that doesn't eat up too much time.
We learned a lot about Jameson! Educational and fun.
Great tour.
Very informative tour given by our guide, Maria. She was very knowledgeable. This is a must do tour while visiting the County Cork area of Ireland.
Excellent and informative tour walking through the various steps involved in making this high quality product. The site is next door to the more modern facility they now use to distill Jameson, but is an excellent way of seeing how their whiskey was made in years past. The buildings are gorgeous examples of older architecture and the sample at the end was fantastic. Guide Rory was friendly and well-versed in the history and product.
Make room on you bucket list for this tour. This one of your must-do activities while in Ireland! It was better than the Guinness Storehouse tour. A very enjoyable visit!