Premium Irish Whiskey Tasting Hosted by Local Dublin Expert

Recommended by 97% of travelers

Badge of Excellence

Dublin, Ireland

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn about Irish whiskey during your visit to Dublin with a guided premium tasting. Meet a whiskey professional at a traditional pub for a guided tasting and sample six different whiskies. Hear the story behind how each whiskey is made and the history of each distillery. Get advice on what to look for when tasting whiskey and other whiskies to try during your trip.

Sign up for a whiskey crash course in Ireland
Taste six different types of whiskey
Learn about whiskey in a traditional pub setting
Sample a whiskey-based cocktail

Sample Menu

Starter

Whiskey

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages

1 x Whiskey Cocktail & 6 x Whiskey Samples POWERS Three Swallow, Glendalough Double Barrel, Slane Triple Cask, Bushmills 10 Year, Kilbeggan and Jameson black barrel

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Aungier Street
Aungier St, Dublin, Ireland
Our tasting unless otherwise requested will take place at THE SWAN BAR. Location/Address details will be confirmed prior to tasting

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.3:00 pm

What To Expect

Dublin

The Swan Bar

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
Over 18's only
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Michele_S

We couldn't be more pleased with the quality of this event! Besides the depth of his knowledge and familiarity with what we were tasting, he was very congenial and focused on us enjoying Ireland. Afterwards he shared links to his recommendation not to miss! Thanks!

Reviews

4.9

based on 79 reviews

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No show - don’t waste your time

Michael_H, Sep 2025

Operator was a no show with no communications at all- waste of time, expecting a refund - bar host said he was double booked with another tour at another time at another bar

Outstanding

Haavard_W, Nov 2023

Great experience and tasting. The local guide was an expert in relaying information you never would have got elswhere. Absolute with the prize. The surroundings with the pub we met was outstanding.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to pop a review here for the experience! I am so glad you guys enjoyed the whiskey tasting! Slainte!!

Well worth it, highly recommend!

Mark_E, Nov 2023

Great time at The Swan learning about and tasting some great Irish whiskeys with Derek! Would 100% come back again the next time I’m in Dublin…

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hey Mark! Thanks a million for taking the time to take your experience to TA. It was great meeting you guys and glad you enjoyed. See you next time your back with a bit of luck!! Slainte!!

Book this now! Worth it!

Michele_S, Aug 2023

Response from Host, Aug 2023

This is such a lovely review, thank you so much! It was equally enjoyable on my part and I hope you enjoyed all the recommendations Thanks again Slainte!!

Must do again

Christopher_D, Aug 2023

Derek was very knowledgeable on the history of Whiskeys and the location was very welcoming. Overall it was am enjoyable time my wife and I.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hey Chris! Thank you so much for the review, I hope you guys enjoy the rest of the time in Dublin! Slainte!!

Fun way to learn!

Arianna_E, Aug 2023

I came into this experience with no prior knowledge about whiskey. I learned a ton! I was the only one at the tasting which allowed me to ask a ton of questions and get a few bonus tastes! This was well done and thoughtful. I now have a better appreciation for whiskey, the history, and more importantly Irish Whiskey.