The Jameson Distillery Bow Street sits in the cobblestoned neighbourhood of Smithfield on Dublin’s northside, and it is where the story of Ireland’s best-known whiskey began over 200 years ago. This guided experience takes you inside the original distillery buildings where John Jameson first perfected the art of triple distillation - the signature process that gives Jameson its famously smooth character.
Your guide walks you through three distinct experiences within the distillery. First, you explore the beautifully restored Bow Street buildings themselves, learning the history of the site and how Jameson grew from a small Dublin operation into one of the world’s bestselling whiskeys. Next, you meet the people behind the process - discovering what sets Irish whiskey apart from its Scottish and American cousins. The third experience is all about the craft of mixing, where cocktail culture meets whiskey tradition.
The tour culminates in a comparative tasting where you sample Jameson alongside a Scotch whisky and an American bourbon, training your palate to pick out the differences. Afterwards, you can enjoy a signature Jameson cocktail at the JJ Bar, or upgrade on-site to visit Dublin’s only live maturation warehouse, where you can taste whiskey drawn straight from the barrel. For a truly special souvenir, the distillery shop offers personalised bottles of exclusive whiskey that you will not find anywhere else.
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