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 A visit to the OLD JAMESON DISTILLERY is a must for anybody visiting
Dublin who has an interest in Irish history and of course good whiskey.
This visit back in time will capture your imagination and give you an
insight into what life was like in John Jamesons time. John Jameson one
of Ireland's greatest entrepreneurs gave us this wonderful whiskey
which is our legacy today.
 Set in the heart of Ireland’s thriving capital city, Dublin , The Old Jameson Distillery captures the imagination and the spirit of Ireland
. This particular Jameson distillery is no longer an actual distillery
but instead a refurbished one that serves only as a museum. The
building is lovely and retains the feel of what one would imagine an
old distillery might feel like, not like a tourist trap. The tours
given here are not self-guided, but instead given by tour-guides some
of whom are Irish and some who aren't. There are a number of different
tours operated every day, so you don't have to worry too much about
whether or not you'll get in. If you prefer to wait until later in the
day to have a tour but want to make sure you have your ticket in
advance, you can buy your ticket for a certain time and go back out and
explore some more before you come back and actually go on the tour.
 The tour tells the story of the creation of the Jameson brand and
how it has grown over the years to become the best-loved and
best-selling Irish whiskey in the world. The majority of the tour is
taken up by a step-by-step visualization of how Jameson whiskey is
made. There are some very interesting facts thrown in about how the
liquor itself is allowed to cure, so when you go keep an ear out for
how many types of alcohol from around the world play an important role
in the flavor and character of the final product. Perhaps most fun is
the taste-testing that is made available at the end, in which Jameson
is compared with famous Scotch whiskeys as well as famous brands from
the U.S. While there is some freedom as to which whiskey you choose as
your favorite, there is a small bit of friendly coercion involved when
choosing the best of all the whiskey options. By the way if you do go
to Jameson Distillery, keep and eye out for Smitty!
The most popular event at the Old Jameson Distillery is the
'Shindig' Evening, which is held every Thursday, Friday & Saturday
evening from April – October. At the 'Shindig' you can enjoy fine food,
song and dance with The Shindig Players and Claddagh Irish Dancers
along with a guided tour of the Distillery and a complimentary Jameson
drink.
 Our upbeat and informative tours are hosted by personal guides and
offer an interactive experience, steeped in history and culture which
will transport you back in time by recreating daily life in the Old
Jameson Distillery in 1780.
You will discover the time-honoured secret of how three simple
ingredients – water, barley and yeast - are transformed into the smooth
golden spirit that has always been and continues to be, Jameson Irish
Whiskey.
After learning about Jameson Irish Whiskey from the arrival of the
Barley to Bottling – we feel it would be only fair for you to be
allowed to taste it. Therefore, at the end of the guided tour, we offer
each visitor a complimentary glass of Jameson with a choice of Coca
Cola, Gingerale, Cranberry Juice or Jameson on it’s own if you prefer.
Your whiskey education does not stop there, as our guides select
volunteers to take part in a Whiskey comparison tasting, demonstrating
the subtle difference in taste between various types of Irish Whiskey
and compare with leading Scotch and American Whiskeys. Highly
recommended by our volunteers.
Admission fee:
Tour Adult 11 euro
Full Tasting Standard Premium: 8 euro / 22.5 euro
Combined "Shindig" Package: 60 euro
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