CORK · WHISKY TOURS
The ones worth booking.
The 12 cork whisky tours worth raising a glass to. A short list of the distillery tours and tastings travellers rate highest here, with the prices, run times and who pours them.
A 1 hour 15 minute Jameson Experience in Midleton, Cork with behind the scenes distilling sights and a guided comparative whiskey tasting.
Most Popular“Absolutely a great tour. The history and settings are perfect. It was fun and informative. The tastings were beautiful. Guide was amazing. Would highly recommend this tour.”
Midleton Distillery in Cork: guided tour, world’s largest copper still, Angels Share warehouse, plus cocktail and 3-Whiskey tasting.
“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”
Rebel City Distillery tour in Cork: gin and tonic plus neat gin and absinthe, owner-led tastings in a repurposed Ford factory.
“Absolutely fabulous small group experience. Very informative and FUN tour with one of the owners, Bhagya. She is so passionate about their products, and it really comes through with her welcoming personality. The gin itself was simply amazing! I didn’t think I liked gin, but I love THEIR gin. This was a unique experience that…”
Midleton Distillery Jameson experience in Cork: guided tour, whiskey tasting, and optional cocktail masterclass with small-group learning.
“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 tour at Clonakilty Distillery in Cork with a guided working-distillery visit and a tutored tasting of two award-winning whiskeys.
“Good tour, not an awful not to the distillery in fairness but interesting non the less. The product is far more interesting than the tour!”
Small-group Rebel City Distillery tour and cocktail masterclass with a gin and tonic start and two bespoke cocktails in Cork.
“The atmosphere was fantastic, and it was fascinating to see the distillery and the setup they have in place. The cocktails were all delicious and unique—definitely not your typical gin. It’s clear they’ve put a lot of thought into the different spices they use to create their blends. The highlight of the experience for both…”
A 75-minute guided tour at Cork’s Rebel City Distillery with gin botanicals, Irish absinthe, and a friendly tasting in a working craft space.
“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 day trip from Cobh: Blarney Castle and the Stone of Eloquence, Cork city sights, and Jameson whisky tasting at Midleton.
“We came off the ship for the tour. It was very expensive and the blarney Castle was good to see although it took an hour and a half to get in standing in line. This consumed much of the day with very little time for lunch and the downtown shopping area. The Jamison plant was…”
Go behind the scenes at Midleton Distillery with a 2-hour tour, Premium tastings, Distiller’s Cottage, and expert whiskey guidance.
“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 and Kinsale tour with hotel or port pickup, Charles Fort, English Market, cathedrals, and a Jameson tasting at Midleton.
“Our tour of Cork, Kinsale, and Middleton yesterday was absolutely fantastic, thanks to our amazing guide, Brede. She brought the history and culture of the area to life with her fun and informative commentary, making each stop—from the Jameson tour to Charles Fort—truly memorable. Bredae's expertise and engaging style made the day both educational and…”
Make and taste three Jameson whiskey cocktails in one hour at Midleton Distillery in Cork, plus a recipe book and bar time.
“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.”
25-minute tasting of four premium Irish whiskeys at Midleton Distillery near Cork. Learn, sip, and shop with an expert.
“The ambience but particularly the staff —- magic”
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