This was such an informative and interesting 45-minute tour. Our tour guide, Matt, was funny, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable. He taught us so much about the history of whiskey, where it originated, and how it's made today. We chose the classic tasting, which included three different whiskeys to sample. One of the most interesting things we learned was how adding just a drop of water can completely change the chemistry and flavor profile of whiskey. The tastings were all very distinct: **Skellig** (my personal favorite) - sweet, rich, and warm with a woodsy aroma and smooth flavor. **Fercullen Falls** (my husband's favorite) - smoky and peppery with a slightly sweet scent, followed by a spicy, woodsy flavor and a light vanilla finish. **Ardara** (not my favorite) - heavily peated and smoky. To me, it smelled like burnt rubber and old tires, with a bitter flavor and strong burnt aftertaste that lingered. Overall, this was a fantastic experience and a great way to learn more about Irish whiskey in a fun and approachable setting. Highly recommend for both whiskey lovers and beginners alike! read more

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If you're interested in Irish whiskey--or just want a fun, fascinating break from Dublin's busy streets--the Irish Whiskey Museum is absolutely worth an hour of your time. Located just steps from Trinity College Dublin, the museum is easy to find and is an easy stop while exploring the area. There is a long, fairly narrow set of stairs to access the entrance, but it is accessible. There's an elevator, and the guide accompanies anyone who prefers it while the rest of the group takes the stairs and meets on the next floor. The pacing was excellent, and while the tour moves from room to room, there are benches available if you'd like to sit during parts of the presentation. The tour moves through a few themed rooms tracing the history of Irish whiskey and ends in a cozy bar. It's both entertaining and informative, touching not only on the craft of whiskey making but also the economics, trade, and history that shaped the industry and Ireland. Our guide, Andrew, was so delightful--engaging, knowledgeable, and clearly someone who enjoys bringing the stories to life. The whole experience takes under an hour and is a nice respite from the bustling crowds outside. And of course, the highlight: tasting several excellent Irish whiskeys at the end. I came away with a better appreciation for tasting than I had before. There's a small gift shop in the area where you purchase your tour ticket, including small merchandise bearing clan crests. Fun, educational, and well organized, the Irish Whiskey Museum turned out to be one of the most enjoyable and unexpectedly memorable stops of our time in Dublin. read more

Very good tour with an amazing guide, followed by a tasting. I upgraded and got the extra taste and take home glass, worth it! After the tour in the cafe, kind of had to have an Irish Coffee, delicious! read more

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Absolutely loved this! We did the tour and tasting. Our guide, Daniel, was fantastic! He was knowledgable, enthusiastic and engaging. This was our first tour in Ireland and absolutely one of, if not the, best. We hadn't slept at all on the overnight flight over so we needed to stay alert and awake through the day. This certainly got the day rolling for us. It was fun and quite educational. We learned about the overall history of whiskey and specifics of how different whiskies are made. The final stop on the tour was the tasting. We tasted 4 different whiskies ... all delicious. Daniel explained the differences in taste in regards to how they are individually made. We loved this tour. Slainte! read more

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Didn't get to take the tour because of the kids, but the tasting room is a great place to try everything. Their selection is HUGE, and everyone is so knowledgeable and very willing to share what they know. Great gift shop as well - be sure to get some samplers so you can try at home after you sober up. Hope I'll get to take the tour some day. read more

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We decided to do this early in the morning and make the day a whiskey day. I'm so glad we got here at 10am because our 1030 tour was only 5 people and when we left there were like 30 people on the next tour. GO EARLY! Our guide whose name I can't remember was fantastic. He was young and really entertaining. We got a full history lesson on whiskey in general and an in depth history on Irish whiskey. We paid for the 4th sample which came with a free shot glass. I'm not at all a whiskey drinker, but it was interesting to taste just how differently the whiskeys are based on who distills them. This experience was much more informative and enjoyable than the Jameson experience, but I'm glad we did this one first. It's a must do! read more

Landed in Dublin and went straight to the Irish Whiskey Tasting AND the Irish coffee masterclass and it was a great way to start my trip in Dublin. The city was lively for St Patty's and the tastings were very informative. The Irish coffee is definitely all about the quality of the dairy cream. Had a great experience overall. Cheers! read more

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If you're more interested in the facts of Irish whiskey and information about whiskey in general, this tour might be better than a distillery tour. Lots of information available and was interesting the whole time If you book a spot online earlier in the day, there is a discount so I got the premium usually 28 euros for around 23 euros (the price of the standard) Premium you get one more sample (it was the best one to me) and a branded glass to take home! read more

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Free wifi, short but to the point, with a great host- we really enjoyed this tour on our stop. The times later in the day do get quite busy so book ahead if you want to go after 3pm. A few restrooms in the beginning, a bar and a gift shop also onsite. They have lifts for accessibility. The tour had a mix of history and then then tasting - it was nice to try some other Irish whiskeys other than Jameson. They have different tour options too like making Irish coffee, etc. They do also have an option for non tasting members! read more

Visiting the Irish whiskey museum was more of a me thing than a honey thing. I tend to drink whiskey over beer or really any other alcohol other than Mastic liquor, so I was incredibly curious as to the particulars of what went into making it. I loved the tour. I think of all the tours we took during our Europe vacation, it was honestly the most worthwhile. Upon entering the whiskey museum, you're checked in, and lead up a few stairs into the room where they tell you a little bit about the background of why Irish whiskey is distilled three times, why it's called spirits, and the background of why Jameson whiskey became so popular over the others (psssst... It's because of the green bottle). We purchased the basic package so we got to taste three whiskeys. The first (Connacht) was more light and tasted almost like wine, the second (Powers) had more body and was definitely stronger and the third (The Irishman) was a little more harsh. Because we were only in Dublin for the day, we weren't able to purchase anything to bring back home, however we really enjoyed taste-testing the different flavors, and hearing all about the history of whiskey in Ireland. In my opinion the tour is a definite must do, especially if you're seeing the Book of Kells as it's just a couple blocks away. read more

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When in Dublin, this is a must see! The tour was informative and our guide was knowledgeable. He made learning about the history of what came to be Irish Whiskey fun! Definitely worth the time. read more

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Colm was knowledgeable and hilarious!!! I want to come back just for more of his jokes. The whiskey was delicious & stronger than I expected. This is my 4th time Ireland I can't believe I never did this tour before. Definitely a must do. read more

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I loved this tour and so happy I didn't listen to my friend who said it was overrated. Tour guide was not only informative with different fact about how whiskey came to be in Ireland and the original competitive brands but she was also super funny! Theres even a room where you pretend you're in the prohibition area. You also get a tasting at the end. I really only like one of them but I am not really a whiskey person so don't let that deter you. I wish they had had the one I really liked in travel size as I do not check my bags. One of the best things I did in Ireland besides the Cliffs of Moher Tour. read more

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10/10 would go again. Andrew was a great host and great person to lead the experience !

A friend recommended the Irish Whiskey Museum to us and let me tell you, this was one of our favorite things we did while in Ireland! This spot is in the heart of Dublin and on a very busy street so plan to walk or Uber. The tour is super interactive and educational [honestly learned a ton] and you get to try 4 different local whiskey's including our favorite, Powers, which is not exported so you can only get it locally! We did the premium tour which gave us the extra (4th) tasting and a take home Irish Whiskey Museum glass. Our tour guide was super funny and made the whole experience a lot of fun, while still being very informational. Overall, the tour lasted about an hour and you learn a lot about the history of whiskey, which is super fascinating! Definitely recommending this to friends and family who are visiting Dublin! read more

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We had a great time doing this experience. There's some cheesy parts, but our guide made us laugh. The only negative part of the experience was that we got stuck with a rather large group of boys celebrating a 40th birthday who were very loud and rambunctious; they were disruptive during part of the tasting portion. Also for the "mixing your own whiskey," it's basically just a bottle that you get to pour the left overs of the whiskeys that you try during the tasting part. Not exactly what we expected, especially since we didn't like the majority of the tastings. read more

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If your on a time crunch but still want to do a whiskey distillery/tasting tour...based in the heart of Dublin, I was told that the IWM tour is better than visiting Jameson or Teeling separately. So that's what brought me here... the museum tour gives you an unbiased history of Irish whiskey, tour is about an hr long and learn about single still pots and try blending your own as well. On the classic tour you can sample 3 or for a small fee you can upgrade to premium for 4 tasting and a sample glass which makes for a good souvenir. It's a fact that no one retains any info from a guided tour more than 48hrs (esp. after the amber nectar) and on that logic I just decided to skip the tour and just do a tasting by myself at the bar. Im no whiskey connoisseur, that's not a drink of choice but when in Rome aka Ireland ... I had to try it... Writers Tears... was sweet on the nose, spicy on the palate and Ia smooth finish.. loved it so much I came back 3days in a row. And oh their Irish Coffee is absolutely fantastic as well. The bar has some sort of cozy feel to it and the there was this spot by the window overlooking the streets outside of Trinity college, so perfect absolutely loved it. The gift shop has small bottles to take home and create your own blend which I thought was quite excellent. I highly recommend it! read more

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An amazing attraction. Brien was a fantastic host/guide and the section of whiskey to try was very good. And don't forget to hang out in the pub downstairs after the tour for a pint or another wee dram... read more

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What a fun and informative tour! Our guide was hilarious; I enjoyed his somewhat warped sense of humor!! The tour involved a short video in one room, another had a replica of a still, one had talking pictures and the final room is where we tasted and blended our own creations to take home. I think it was well worth the money spent! read more

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There is a lot of history when it comes to Irish Whiskey. In Dublin alone, you have several distillers more than willing to share their thoughts and tell you their 'secret' which makes them the 'best'. However, for an unbiased tour of the history, as well as a small sampling of a few key products, the Irish Whiskey Museum is worth the price of admission. Speaking of the price of admission, you have several options. We went with the premium package and while not a must, the premium (an extra sample and a souvenir glass) is more than fair for the small extra in price. The good news is everyone gets the same tour and the only difference is at the end, so your group can mix and match as they feel. The guided tour consists of a few rooms used to set the stage for the story the tour guide will be telling and the history being described. You'll get to ask questions, watch a few videos, and listen to some audio as well. The entire experience should take about an hour and is easy to fit around other tours in the area such as Trinity College. I'm glad we fit this museum in over our last day and recommend you add it to your list as well. read more

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Is this a popular, trite attraction in Dublin? Yes Is it worth it? Absolutely! The tour is very informative and fun. The guides do a good job of teaching you and entertaining. I did the premium tour. If you're a lightweight, the premium is a lot. All in all, great tour! read more

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We pre-booked and paid for the early bird premium tour at 1100. Matt was our tour guide - funny and personable. He provided some history and guided us through the 4 whiskey samples. Very enjoyable and worth the time! read more

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The tour was very informative and entertaining. Our host was hilarious and made us enjoy the entire experience. At the end you taste 4 whiskeys and can have your own fun blending them together. Whatever you don't drink you get to take home in a small jar! read more

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Definitely worth the price, interesting and engaging tour encompassing both how whiskey is made and also the Irish history behind it. Really informative. Tour guide Ruby was an excellent tour guide but also clearly knew the whiskey - able to provide recommendations based on what we did and didn't like. This was my first time having Irish Whiskey to begin with, and I exited the experience not only with info thanks to the tour but what to expect from additional whiskeys in the future. Tasting included roughly half-ounce flavorings of three whiskeys (pictured here). Opting for the premium tour (+3€) gives an additional tasting of an Irish whiskey aged 12 years (instead of 3 years 1 day) and an included whiskey tasting glass souvenir. Custom waterfall in the tasting area I thought was really cute. read more

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Great atmosphere and SUPER friendly staff. The whiskey sour (pictured) & old fashion were fantastic! The husband also got a flight. We didn't make it for the tour this time around but the visit was great nonetheless. read more

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Steady as a column, Callum was our tour-guide extraordinaire who brought interesting information, courteousness, and humor all in a tidy package. The tour could be interpreted as a typical one, but Callum's attention to detail and his interaction and impressive memory of all the guests really made him shine. The tastings of course was one of the highlights, but highlighted by the fact that Callum could explain the subtle differences between whiskeys and why. I believe it is a fair value and the perfect length for a tour of this sort. read more

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This was an interesting and fun tour at a reasonable price, the only downside was all the whiskeys you taste at the end are not great. We also did the Jameson tour and this was cool because it talked about the history of all the distilleries, but it was also a lot more dramatized and as I said the whiskey tasting wasn't great. The whiskeys tasted also seemed to have no reference to the tour it seemed like it was just the cheapest 3 or 4 bottles they could come up with. To give you an idea, I am a whiskey drinker and I didn't finish ANY of the tasting pours. read more

Andrew was very knowledgeable and entertaining and you will learn a lot about the history of whiskey in Ireland and how to properly drink it. Plenty of laughs and we enjoyed four tastings. Certainly touristy, but well worth an hour out of your holiday. read more

I absolutely loved this place! It was an awesome experience learning about Irish whiskey. I'm a fan, obviously, but it's just that much more enjoyable when you know the history of what you're drinking. I booked this tour because the friend I went on my European tour with loves whiskey more than I do. I figured she would appreciate this. We got there kind of early so we waited in the waiting area until the tour started. I got to read a bit of the history and watched a movie about whiskey. You could go to the bar and have a drink before the tour, but we were thinking that we were going to do a tasting anyway so no need to get drunk beforehand. The host/guide was really funny, but I have such an American ear so it took me a minute before my ear started translating his Irish accent into something that I could understand. After that, it was smooth sailing! Those Irish can really tell a story. I really enjoyed the history he gave and the whiskeys were so delicious! It was a very informative tour and the whiskeys were delicious. I highly recommend this tour! read more

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In my limited time in Dublin I could have visited the Guinness or Jameson distillery but I wanted to sample a variety beverages. Additionally, the other two sites are big bus tour stops and the Irish Whiskey Museum is not. The museum is centrally located and easy to find the central area of Dublin. We didn't make reservations and waited approximately 20 minutes for the next tour to start. There are options to sample 3 whiskeys, 4 whiskeys or no whiskeys at the end of the tour. The group on the tour wasn't too large, maybe around 12 people. We were provided with information on the history of Irish whiskey and moved into 3 different rooms before we ended up in the bar for our tasting. I found the tour to be educational and fun. We discussed different types of whiskey, the difference between whiskeys from around the world, how it's made, etc. The guide was pretty entertaining. For the tasting, if one chooses to do so, they provide a variety of whiskeys with different profiles. Jamesons and Bushmills weren't options during our visit. It was eyeopening for me to see how different the whiskeys were. Once we selected our favorite(s) the guide let us know what characteristics or styles we should look for if searching for similar whiskeys. The guide was also providing recommendations for other whiskeys we could try. There's an elevator for folks that cannot handle steps. The gift shop had a good variety of decently priced whiskeys. read more

One of the most fun things we did while in Ireland! Ask for Claire! She was an amazing tour guide. Funny and knowledgeable. I'm telling everyone that goes to Ireland to check this out! read more

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Super fun experience if you have some time in Dublin! Located next to the Trinity College. You can plan ahead to reserve tickets for specific times and experiences. We did a walk-in and the best time that worked for us was the whiskey blending experience. Our tour guide was great! He a really good story teller and made the experience very enjoyable. We started off with a video about the origin of the word Whiskey and the prohibition and then overview of the popular whiskey brands. At the end, we got to try 5 whiskeys and create a blend to bring home. I would definitely come back and also recommend! read more

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Andrew was fantastic as a tour guide!! He was informative and entertaining. Very much enjoyed the tour.

Wonderful experience! Highly recommended!! Will definitely return. Great whiskey store attached. Get the add-ons of extra drinks. read more

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If you're looking for something fun to do in Dublin, the Irish Whiskey Tour is awesome! We walked in and were able to secure a spot on the next tour that was starting in about 10 minutes. It is like a mix between a play, improv, and a history lesson. We learned about the discovery of Whiskey, its Irish influence, and how it became a staple in Irish culture. My husband and I were already fans of whiskey but had so much fun learning about the history and getting to learn HOW to taste Irish Whiskey. We learned things about its influence on your senses that we have never noticed before. Our tour guide was awesome and funny and we really enjoyed ourselves. We did the package with the 3 tastings which was plenty, for an additional price you can get a 4th tasting and souvenir cup. read more

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Did a stop here and really enjoyed everything. The tour got a little long, but a lot of great history to be taken in with it. The tasting was fun, and the areas when you first go in are great! Go if you have time while traveling. read more

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This place was fun. Had a lot of cool things to check out. They had tastings you can do for a decent price. You don't have to do the tastings and there is a small bar in the building you can drink at . read more

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So much fun! I learned a little bit more about the Irish whiskey and its history. The host Ben was funny and relatable. This is a must try experience. read more

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We did the Irish Coffee Making Masterclass and it is great. So much fun learning not only about the whiskey and history, but the various stories about the Irish Coffee. Of course, the best part is getting to drink the coffee once you've made it! Give it 45 minutes of your time, you won't regret it. read more

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I think this place is more entertaining than educational. If you want serious education about the whiskey distillery process, there are plenty of distilleries in Ireland for that. (In Dublin, we went to the Jameson Secret Tasting Experience which was personalized for my husband's connoisseur palate. Expensive but worth it for people who know their whiskeys). The Irish Whiskey Museum will give you a very broad view of what Irish whiskey is, the different types of whiskey, some entertaining storytelling that may be exaggerated a bit, a lot of laughs, and a tasting in the end of some whiskeys you may or may not like. I liked the Powers whiskey the best (of the three). I learned it isn't readily available in the US so if you like it, buy it in Dublin to take home. Our guide Grace was amazing! Even if you don't like whiskey, she'll make you wish you did. She was informative, funny, knowledgeable, irreverent, relatable and charming. I hope she writes her script because it was quite entertaining. The tour itself was a lot of fun. We were a large group and everyone seemed to be having a great time. The gift shop is great too. If you're a hard-core whiskey connoisseur and already know a lot about whiskeys (e.g. my husband), you won't learn anything new here. But if you're whiskey curious and you have some time to kill in Dublin, it's worth a stop. read more

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