CORK · WHISKY TOURS
The ones worth the trip.
The 11 cork whisky tours worth clearing a day for. The distillery visits, tasting rooms and behind-the-still tours travellers rate highest, with what each pour costs and who pours it.
Tour Midleton Distillery in Cork with the Jameson Experience: see historic production, tour casks, and enjoy a tutored whiskey tasting.
Most Popular“Very informative. Tons of history without being boring. Would highly recommend. We’ve done Bow St in Dublin but would rate this tour higher.”
Midleton Distillery Experience in Cork: guided tour, signature cocktail, and 3-part whiskey tasting, including Angels Share and pot still views.
“I highly recommend this tour, the explanation is clear and with a lot of details about the production of whisky. The staff is very kind”
One-hour Rebel City Distillery tour in Cork with gin and tonic, neat gin and absinthe, and a guided walkthrough in a former Ford factory.
“Such a fascinating tour of an independent distillery with a very cool and progressive ethos. Bhagya was so knowledgeable and educated me on the history of gin and Cork itself. Really enjoyed ourselves, will definitely be back!”
Choose a 1-hour Midleton Distillery Jameson experience in Cork: behind-the-scenes tastings, cocktail class, or guided whiskey tour.
“Lovely experience for those who love to drink :) Our tour guide was very energetic and informative on flavors to make the perfect drink.”
Small-group Clonakilty Distillery tour with a guided whiskey tasting. Learn how Irish whiskey is made, plus time-saving booking in advance.
“Missed your and customer service ( Joan) couldn’t direct me when I called for assistance as I thought your left from cobh, and I called and she started reply, then she said she needed time, and never completed my help request. I then rushed to Midleton to take private tour with me daughter. Refund is…”
Founder-led gin distillery tour in Cork with a welcome G&T and hands-on cocktail masterclass where you create two bespoke drinks.
“It is a lot of fun!! We were traveling from the US - the other participants in our group were locals- who gave us so many great places to go!! The proprietors are adorable and the gin was quite tasty! Learned a lot about spirits and laughed along the way!!”
A 75-minute guided craft distillery tour in Cork with a welcome gin & tonic, neat tastings, and Ireland’s only absinthe.
“Thoroughly enjoyed the Rebel City Distillery Tour on 9.10.24 - our host Bhagya was so knowledgeable, likeable and brimming with enthusiasm which was infectious. Thoroughly recommend this tour and a must if you are visiting Cork. Thank you for an hour/maybe more of gin tasting, shared experiences and fun 😘”
Small-group Cork day trip: Blarney Castle, English Market sights, and a Jameson tasting at Midleton Distillery.
“The tour guide was wonderful, very nice, knowledgeable, and professional! I learned a lot about the region. Thanks”
Go behind the scenes at Midleton Distillery in Cork with an extended tour and premium whiskey tasting, plus a special Distiller’s Cottage visit.
“Was very in-depth tour and loved the way the tasting was spread throughout the tour Guide Micheal was great knew his stuff.”
Private full-day Cork tour with Kinsale and Jameson Distillery. Hotel pickup, fort views, cathedral bells, and included whiskey tasting.
“Marisol and Barry did a fantastic job in making our Cork tour a very memorable day. From arriving on early, being welcoming, outgoing and energetic to very knowledgeable in her information. She gave great suggestions on what we should do and go. Welcomed questions and was wonderful to everyone in our party. Barry was genuine…”
Make and taste three Jameson cocktails in a dedicated room at Midleton Distillery in Cork, with an expert host and a recipe book.
“We had a lot of fun. Ben was an amazing person. He was so patient and welcoming. he taught us to make 2 cocktails 🍸 whiskey sour and old fashioned. he also gave us another drink he made. It was an amazing experience.”
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