Irish whiskey is one of the best reasons to choose Dublin for a stag do. The city has several working distilleries and whiskey experiences, most of them close to the Guinness Storehouse in the Liberties.
Dublin whiskey at a glance
3 years
minimum ageing for Irish whiskey
40%
minimum strength of Irish whiskey
2015
Teeling opened Dublin’s first new distillery in over 125 years
1780
year the Bow Street (Jameson) distillery was founded
1759
Arthur Guinness signed his 9,000-year lease
Whiskey in Dublin
🥃 Teeling
A working distillery in Newmarket Square, opened in 2015 as the first new Dublin distillery in over 125 years.
🏭 Roe & Co
Diageo’s distillery in the old Guinness Power Station on James’s Street, with tours and cocktail sessions.
⛪ Pearse Lyons
A distillery inside the former St James’s Church, a short walk from the Guinness brewery.
🏚️ The Liberties
The Dublin Liberties Distillery on Mill Street, opened in 2019 in a renovated old building.
📜 Jameson Bow St
The original Jameson site in Smithfield. Production moved to Cork in 1971 – today it is a visitor experience.
Tasting, tour or Guinness?
Tasting
Short and social
A guided tasting of several Irish whiskeys in the city centre – easy to fit in before the night out.
Distillery tour
See how it is made
A guided tour of a working distillery with a tasting at the end.
Guinness
The other classic
The Guinness Storehouse is next door to the whiskey district – combine them in one afternoon.
Good to know
✍️ Whiskey with an “e”
In Ireland it is traditionally spelled whiskey; Scotch is whisky.
🎟️ Book ahead
Tours and tastings are timed and fill up at weekends, especially for groups.
🍽️ Eat first
Tastings come before dinner, not after – plan food in between.
🪪 18+
All tastings are for adults only, and ID may be checked.
🚶 Walkable
Most distilleries and the Guinness Storehouse are within walking distance in the Liberties.
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FAQ
What is the best whiskey experience in Dublin for a stag do?
A guided whiskey tasting is the easiest for a group. For more depth, choose a distillery tour, and add the Guinness Storehouse the same day.
How long does a whiskey tasting take?
Our guided tasting takes about 45 minutes, so it fits easily into an afternoon.
Is whiskey still made in Dublin?
Yes. Teeling, Roe & Co, Pearse Lyons and the Dublin Liberties Distillery all distil in the city.
Can we combine whiskey and Guinness?
Yes. The distilleries and the Guinness Storehouse are close together in the Liberties.
