Cork Midleton DistilleryJameson Experience & Whiskey Tasting
Overview
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1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
The Midleton Distillery Experience is a fully guided tour which brings the stories of Jameson's rich heritage to life.
You'll learn about the hard working people and field-to-glass processes responsible for the whiskey that bears John Jameson's name. and our portfolio of iconic brands.
Learn about the distillation processes and see the old kilns, mills and casks. Gain insight into the ancient art of making whiskey barrels, before finishing up in the Bar, where you can savor a complimentary cocktail.
Also includes comparative whiskey tasting.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Some of the experience will be outside so please dress accordingly
Tours are subject to availability
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Children can participate when accompanied by an adult
All on same level, no stairs featured in the tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Midleton Distillery Experience
Located in Midleton, around a 15-minute drive from the city of Cork visitors begin by watching an informative video that will introduce you to the story of Jameson who has been producing Irish whiskey for more than 240 years. Next take a walk through the old distillery in the company of an expert guide. Enter a 19th-century warehouse, which has been carefully restored with original features and now stores casks full of aging whiskey. Finish up in the Jameson Bar, where all participants will get to take part in a comparative tasting. 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. Alternatively, browse the gift store, which stocks exclusive merchandise.
What‘s Included
Old Distillery Tour
Guided Tour
Admission ticket to Midleton Distillery
Introduction Video: A Journey through the history of the Jameson brand
Jameson Bar visit with a comparative tutored tasting
Tour of the restored 19th-century Jameson warehouse with aging whiskey casks
Food
Meeting points
Midleton Distillery Experience
Distillery Walk, Old Midleton Distillery Midleton Ireland
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Cork Midleton DistilleryJameson Experience & Whiskey Tasting
Reviews
714 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour Behind the scenes, money well spent
Annamaria M,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting visit. I did the “behind the scene” tour, paid 75 euros on the distillery website: all money well spent. There were four of us plus a Jameson expert who took us inside the factory, explaining step by step all the production processes. Tastings took place directly in the cellars, plus one inside the early 20th century house located in the center of the factory, with a final cocktail in the bar room. Everything's great. It is worth it
Fantastic guide, unforgettable experience
T6796GZnicolasc,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience at the Midleton Distillery, very informative and interesting. Our guide, Nina, really made the difference: she was insightful, engaging, and genuinely funny. A pleasure to listen to.
Knowledgeable Guide and Helpful Staff
Edec1xxx,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael the tour guide was very knowledgeable and encouraged questions and answers. The young barman and his supervisor assisted us with a query on our voucher and we're very accommodating.
Could have been so much better.
JaquelineLF,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Pricey tickets, large (beautiful) site. Awful tour guide, lacklustre tour.
A must do tour!
T7474TNdarinh,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is my third whiskey tour and this was by far the best. Other 2 was in the states. Our guide was fantastic perfect balance of information without getting boring. Then when we went into the premium tasting our whiskey expert was equally as good. We ended the tour with lunch in the snack bar and the food excellent. Last was the gift shop, where everyone was nice and helpful including the girl that engraved our souvenir flask to remember the trip. This is truly a must do tour
A wonderful experience
926timol,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As part of my 50th birthday celebrations a group of friends and I took the tour and did the premium whiskey tasting. Due to the fuel protest chaos we arrived late, but the staff at the Midleton Distillery could not have been more accommodating and joined us with the rest of the tour. Our guide, Emily, was an absolute delight and Oscar who talked us throught the premium tasting was knowledgable and very approachable. This was not my first visit, but it was my first premium tasting and I can't recommend the Jameson Experience with all its history and interesting facts about whiskey enough and I am impressed with how friendly and professional the staff on site is every single time I am there. Thank you for the wonderful afternoon!
Wonderful Experience
Dreamer24003337784,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Emily was delightful. The tour itself was interesting and informative. My husband loves whiskey, so this was particularly enjoyable for him. He loved tasting the variety of whiskeys available. I highly recommend this tour for all whiskey lovers!
Amazing experience
V1250TXlouiset,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From start to finish the tour is ran so well. We were with Lea for the tour and Cillian for the premium whiskey tasting. Both were friendly and incredibly knowledgable
Great experience!!!
Jonatan Taveira,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience to be in a place like that... We enjoyed a lot!!!
Awesome experience
Trisha H,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great we really enjoyed ourselves tour guide was great will absolutely go back viator is always the place to book your experiences i always use viator for all my bookings I have used viator for 6 years now
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