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A visit to Dublin can not be imagined without a visit to the holy saints of the capital of the country and the whole of Ireland - the Old Jameson Distillery Museum-distillery. Since 1780, it is here that the national drink of the Irish is produced - a magnificent whiskey of one of the most famous brands in the world. Visitors to the distillery are waiting for an informative and fun journey into the world of whiskey - as you may have guessed, it is becoming more and more fun every minute, because tasting is an indispensable element of the program.

A bit of history

The Jameson whiskey brand is rightfully considered one of the most popular in the world : more than two million boxes of this alcoholic drink are sold annually . The success story began in 1780 . when the indigenous Irishman John Jameson decided to become a producer of whiskey, the industry of which was experiencing a real boom . Competent management of business and This growing demand for the national Irish drink contributed to the rapid growth of the company - and at the time of the founder’s death in 1823 . Jameson whiskey distillery became the second largest producer in the country . This will be followed by years of ups and downs: first a huge demand for Irish whiskey, then “ dry law "in the most promising market - USA .

In 1975, the production of Jameson whiskey was transferred to a new plant in Cork, but the historical distillery continued its work, partly as exemplary production, partly as a museum.
Regardless of how “talented” your taste buds are, at the end of the tour you will have the honorary certificate of the whiskey taster.

What to see

The Jameson distillery is located in the historic district of Dublin Smithfield, so the way here will be full of impressions from A considerable number of attractions around . Acquaintance with the museum begins with the facade - it completely preserved the original appearance of the 18th century .Then visitors are held in the lobby, where everything is permeated with the atmosphere of production and distribution of the national pride of Ireland . During the one-hour tour (visiting the distillery is possible only as part of an organized group) you will see all the details of the whiskey distillation process - from sorting the malt at the first stage to distilleries cubes, heaters, distillers and, finally, containers for aging whiskey and devices for bottling the beverage in branded bottles .

After the production process is “mastered”, it's time to start tasting the “exit”. Visitors are invited to get acquainted with the Jameson whiskey of different "labels" and try to determine the taste, which one is the most seasoned. No matter how “talented” your taste buds are, at the end you will have the honorary certificate of the whiskey taster.

And if you want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the distillery to the fullest, welcome to the Jameson Cooper Festival. On Thursdays and Saturdays from May to October, a whiskey-party with live folk music, good Irish cuisine and, of course, good portions of Jameson whiskey.
Tour of the whiskey museum Jameson

Address and opening time

Address: Dublin, Smithfield, Bow Street.

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 17:15, guided tours start every hour. The Cooper Festival is held on Thursdays and Saturdays from May to October from 19:30 to 23:30.

Admission: EUR 14.

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