Guided whiskey-tasting experience on the original Bow Street site in Smithfield, where Jameson was distilled until 1971.
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The verdict
Who it's worth it for
Great for
Couples
Solo travellers
Depends
If you've only got a day
History & culture buffs
The genuinely curious
Foodies
Night owls
Not for
Travellers on a budget
Families with kids
Worth it for couples and solo travellers; not for travellers on a budget.
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
The slickest, most sociable of the city's whiskey stops — a hosted comparative tasting (Jameson against a Scotch and an American) that's pitched at fun and a wet-afternoon group, not connoisseurship.
Not independently verified — estimated
No whiskey has been distilled on Bow Street since 1971 — production moved to Midleton in Cork — so this is a branded visitor centre, not a working distillery.
Not independently verified — estimated
For the ticket, anyone who cares about how whiskey is actually made will get more from Teeling's working stills than from the showmanship here.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
With friends
The crowd-pleaser of the whiskey cluster: book the comparative tasting and treat it as a sociable wet-day session.
As a couple
Fun and convivial if you want polish over substance; head to Teeling instead if you want the real production.
Solo
Hosted and group-based, so easy to do alone — but the least 'authentic' of the city's distillery options.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
€26–€32
Time
1–1.5 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Afternoon slots; a good wet-weather option.
Getting there
In Smithfield, a short Luas red-line ride or walk from the centre.
Booking
Pre-book a tour slot online, especially at weekends.