The Old Jameson Distillery

The Old Jameson Distillery is located in the heart of the Old Dublin, precisely in Smithfield Village. It is situated approximately 14 kms and 4 kms away from the Dublin Airport and Dublin Port respectively. Tourists from different corners of the globe visit this destination for experiencing the true spirits of Ireland. This Distillery was originally built in the year 1780 and was considered as the largest and one-of-a-kind Distilleries in the entire world.

Visitors take pleasure in touring around the entire area and witnessing the whiskey making procedure. One relishes the trip to The Old Jameson Distillery not only because of its surrounding but also for the feeling of visiting the venue of Ireland's greatest entrepreneur, John Jameson. The legacy of his whiskey is remembered even after his death.

The complete tour of the Distillery lasts for an hour, giving the tourists an insight about the art of whiskey making. Guides make it a point to show all the significant areas of this spectacular historical location to the visitors. The process of blending the three ingredients, namely barley, yeast and water and transforming into smooth whiskey enthralls all the tourists.

This unforgettable journey ends with the visitors entering the Jameson Bar, which holds some of the best whiskeys of the world. A Jameson signature drink is offered to the visitors free of cost after the tour of The Old Jameson Distillery. Some lucky volunteers can participate in a whiskey comparison, where they are required to taste different types of whiskeys. The person who wins this game is provided a personalized Whiskey Taster Certificate.The 3rd Still restaurant is housed on the first floor of The Old Jameson Distillery.

Lunches are served in this contemporary and serene restaurant from 12 - 4 pm everyday. The authentic traditional and continental dishes prepared by the Head Chef are mouth-watering. After the trip, drink and lunch people head towards the Jameson Gift Shop.

Exclusive gifts are at display, of which the personalized Bottle of Jameson Distillery Reserve is the most exceptional one. At last tourists stay back for taking part in the most popular event of The Old Jameson Distillery which is named 'Shindig'. This event of The Old Jameson Distillery takes place on every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Everyone enjoys the drinks, lip-smacking meals and top class musical entertainments. The additional facilities of The Old Jameson Distillery cater the young children and aged tourists. The Old Jameson Distillery had been the exclusive winner of the Dublin Tourism Awards 1999. It is open on weekdays from 9am till 5:30pm.

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