Jameson Distillery Bow St.

Overview

The Jameson Distillery Bow St. is located in the original 1780 distillery building in Smithfield, offering guided tours through the history of Irish whiskey and comparative tastings that have made it one of Dublin's most popular visitor attractions.

Highlights

• Bow St. Experience: Guided tour of the original distillery buildings with insights into pot-still distillation and triple distilling.
• Whiskey Tasting: Comparative tasting of Jameson against Scotch and American whiskey to understand the differences.
• Cocktail Making Class: Premium experiences include blending your own whiskey and cocktail masterclasses.

History

John Jameson founded his distillery on Bow Street in 1780. By the late 19th century it was the world's largest distillery. Production moved to Cork in 1971, and the original buildings were converted to a visitor experience in 1997.

Visitor Tips

• Book online for the basic tour (€25) or premium experiences.
• The gift shop has distillery-exclusive bottlings.
• Duration: 1–1.5 hours.