Jameson Distillery Midleton
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The birthplace of Jameson whiskey, where you can tour the 1825 old distillery's water wheel and stills and then taste the whiskeys.
The old Midleton Distillery was built in 1825 and is now the production base for Irish whiskeys such as Jameson and Redbreast, although the new production building is not open to visitors. The old site has been converted into a visitor centre. The classic guided tour lasts about 75 minutes and takes in the giant water wheel, one of the world's largest copper pot stills, the malt kilns, and the cask warehouses. It ends with a tasting that compares Irish, Scotch, and American whiskeys. There are also premium experiences such as cocktail-making and barrel-side tastings. Guided tours start from about 25 euros. The distillery is open roughly 10:00 to 17:00, and advance booking is recommended. Visitors under 18 are not allowed to taste. Midleton is about 25 km from Cork and can be reached by train.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (tours by reservation)
Nearby sights
- Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens
- St Colman's Cathedral, Cobh
- Fota Wildlife Park
- Spike Island
- Titanic Experience Cobh
- Cobh
- Cobh Heritage Centre – The Queenstown Story
- Ballycotton Cliff Walk