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‘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 and Pickup
Meeting points
Midleton Distillery Experience
Distillery Walk, Old Midleton Distillery Midleton Ireland
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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.
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Cork Midleton DistilleryJameson Experience & Whiskey Tasting
Reviews
662 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must do in Midleton
Georgethetwilightfan,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing to learn about what goes on behind the scenes at Jameson. Super informative tour and the whiskey tasting was a nice touch. Our tour guide Sadhbh was great with the group. Great experience!
Excellent adventure
5carlef,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We totally enjoyed our visit. The site is great and it helped bring us back in time. Tom, our host, was very informative and had a very pleasant approach with the group. All in all, a great experience.
Excellent Experience
Emmett O,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great afternoon. Very informative. Really nice going through the old distillery and seeing how whiskey is produced. Free samples at the end of our tour. The separate whiskey tasting was also a great experience. Beautiful modern bar for our complementary drink afterwards. Our tour guide and all the staff were very friendly. The Guinness Storehouse could take some lessons from this place.
Amazing Tour
Climber534406,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We tried the Apprentice Tour. It was pricey. I can say at the end of the tour that it was amazing and totally worth it. Our tour guide, Joe, was so detailed, knowledgeable, and carefully explained whiskey in a way that I have not experienced before. This was the best whiskey tour I have had.
Joyous at Jameson
Joe E,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an awesome experience. The tour was awesome and the history of Jameson was spectacular. A must see way better than Jameson experience in Dublin.
Fabulous way to spend your day
H4921YPdonnah,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Family of 6 , whiskey cocktail making experience, one hour long , fantastic experience and fun . Joe our guide was great crack & made the experience light and fun . Got bus from Cork , lunch in Midleton . Great day out , 10/10
From start to to finish the tour and the tasting was excellent. Got to taste some great whiskey also.
Journey42897370626,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour and great value for money. The facilities are excellent and I would highly recommend a trip to Midleton Distillery.
Marvellous Midleton Distillery.
JulietteBentley,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sudden was both my guide and host for my further tasting. She knew her distillery and whiskey and made the well appointed and considered tour, much richer. The distillery tour was suited for the general public and those new to three pot still distillation. And the blending of those spirits with continuous still spirit. I didn’t have time to do a more intense visit but did do a further tasting. The distillery celebrate the women in their team and that was wonderful to see since traditionally whiskey/whisky has been male dominated. This is a must see distillery. If you get a chance, do a micro-distilling tour. That is where the innovation and experimentation takes place. My fav was the Redbreast. Well worth the money. Get the 261 from the bus station. Hint, buy a return ticket from the machine inside. Once the bus reaches Middleton, get off at the next stop. Buses run hourly
Outstanding Experience at the Midleton Distillery
707elizabethb,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited the Midleton Distillery yesterday and had an absolutely wonderful time. Our tour guide, Katie, was fantastic, smart, incredibly knowledgeable about all things whiskey, and genuinely friendly. She made the entire experience engaging from start to finish. The tour itself was fascinating, especially learning about the history of Jameson and the different brands produced here. The whiskey tasting was a highlight and so much fun. Overall, the experience was terrific and exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Ireland!
Awesome way to spend a couple of hours in Cork
richelieur,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I sincerely enjoyed the walk about. I would recommend it. I left with a greater appreciation of what goes into world class whiskey making.
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