Midleton Distillery Experience

VISIT WHERE JAMESON IS MADE AT MIDLETON DISTILLERY EXPERIENCE

Home to seven iconic Irish whiskey brands – Jameson, Redbreast, Powers, Midleton Very Rare, The Spot Whiskeys, Method and Madness and Knappogue Castle – the passion behind every drop lives here.

The recently revamped experience is now bigger, warmer, brighter and offers much more choice; with exciting new bars, café, and dedicated tasting rooms. A full immersion into a world of rich heritage, craftsmanship and unforgettable stories at the Heart and Soul of Irish whiskey.

Enjoy one of the fully guided distillery tours, a premium whiskey tasting, a cask opening experience, or an extended duration tour where you will go behind-the-scenes across the historic 15-acre site. Come face-to-face with the largest pot still in the world, visit the micro-distillery, stroll through a live maturation warehouse, and sample some of the world’s most awarded Irish whiskeys.

Shake and stir up your visit on the new cocktail making masterclass, privately hosted in the upper floors within the original distillery buildings. Under the tutelage of an expert mixologists and using locally sourced ingredients, learn the art, and enjoy the craic of creating specially curated cocktails – with a complimentary recipe book to take away as a keepsake.

For the whiskey connoisseur, deep dive into the grain-to-glass production process on one of the Irish Whiskey Academy experiences, hosted at a state-of-the-art training facility located between the Old and New Midleton Distilleries.

A new-look Distillery Shop features the entire Midleton Distillery Collection whiskey portfolio including distillery exclusive bottles, with a selection available for personalisation. Browse a range of branded clothing, glassware, and giftware – perfect for any occasion. The Whiskey Vault provides the opportunity to purchase rare and special edition releases, with a personal shopping service offered.

The new Malthouse Café serves morning pastries, lunch, and afternoon snacks – and incorporates an external patio area, for visitors to enjoy the dry and sunny days. Beyond the distillery gates, explore East Cork’s beautiful landscape, showcasing many additional visitor experiences, picturesque towns, and villages, as well as great food.

No ticket or admission fees apply for the Café, Retail, and Bar spaces. Pre-booking for all whiskey
experiences is recommended.