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Irish Whiskey Museum: Whiskey Blending Experience
Guided Tour
- Dublin
- Ireland
Immerse yourself in the art and science of whiskey blending at the independent Irish Whiskey Museum, located at 119 Grafton Street right beside Trinity College in the heart of Dublin. This hands-on Whiskey Blending Experience goes far beyond a standard tour. First, you'll join an entertaining, interactive guided journey through four historic rooms detailing the origins, dramatic fall, and modern revival of the Irish whiskey industry.
Next, put your newly acquired knowledge to the test during an expert-led comparative tasting session of four distinct, premium Irish whiskeys. Finally, step into the shoes of a Master Blender as you use pipettes and measuring beakers to craft your very own personalized whiskey blend—complete with a 70ml miniature keepsake bottle to take home!
From
€37
per person
About
Start time:
1:30 PMDuration:
1 hour 15 minsLast admission:
5:00 PMSmartphone tickets accepted
Instant ticket delivery
Wheelchair accessible
Max group size:
25Best time:
Afternoon.Live Guide:
English.Audio Guides:
German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese.Highlights
- Enjoy an entertaining, fully guided tour through 4 unique interactive rooms detailing the history of Irish whiskey.
- Savor an expert-led comparative tasting session featuring four distinct, premium Irish whiskeys.
- Learn the intricate art of Master Blending in an interactive, hands-on whiskey workshop.
- Craft, bottle, and name your very own personalized 70ml miniature whiskey blend to take home (carry-on friendly!).
- Relax in the museum's modern Grafton Street bar offering panoramic views overlooking Trinity College.
Validity
- Your ticket is valid for the specific date and tour time slot selected at checkout (strictly 18+ years only).
What's Included
Fully guided tour through all 4 historic rooms of the Irish Whiskey Museum.
Tutored comparative tasting session of 4 distinct premium Irish whiskeys.
Hands-on masterclass in whiskey blending led by a whiskey expert.
A personalized 70ml miniature bottle of your custom-blended Irish whiskey to take home.
Multilingual audio guides available in 6 languages for the historical tour portion.
What's Not Included
Additional beverages at the museum's bar.
Food and snacks.
Instructions
- Use the main entrance located at 119 Grafton Street, D02 E620 (directly opposite the main gates of Trinity College).
- Present your digital smartphone ticket to the staff at the cashier desk located on the first floor.
- Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled time slot and bring a valid photo ID (strictly 18+).
Opening Hours
Museum Operating Hours
Monday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Cancellation Policy
- This ticket is non-refundable.
- Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.
Tips
- Eat a good meal beforehand! You will be tasting 4 different whiskeys and blending your own, so it is highly recommended not to do this on an empty stomach.
- Because your custom-blended bottle is 70ml (under the 100ml airport liquid limit), you can easily pack it in your carry-on luggage for your flight home!
- Stick around after your blending masterclass. The museum features a beautiful, modern bar overlooking Trinity College where you can enjoy specialized whiskey cocktails.
How to Get There
Frequently Asked Questions about Irish Whiskey Museum: Whiskey Blending Experience
This premium masterclass experience combines a guided historical tour of the Irish Whiskey Museum with a hands-on blending workshop. After touring the 4 historic rooms and tasting four distinct premium whiskeys, an expert guide teaches you the art of blending so you can craft and bottle your own custom 70ml whiskey to take home.
The Classic Tour (€25) lasts 60 minutes and includes the guided tour plus 3 whiskey tastings. The Whiskey Blending Experience (€37) is the museum's ultimate VIP experience: you get the full guided tour, taste 4 premium whiskeys, take part in an interactive blending masterclass, and take home your own custom-blended 70ml bottle of Irish whiskey!
The entire experience, including the guided tour, the 4-whiskey tasting, and the hands-on blending session, takes approximately 75 to 90 minutes.
Yes! Because your custom miniature bottle is 70ml, it complies with international airport security rules for carry-on liquids (which allow containers up to 100ml), making it easy to fly home with even if you only have hand luggage.
The museum is centrally located at 119 Grafton Street (D02 E620) at College Green, right opposite the main entrance to Trinity College Dublin and a 1-minute walk from the Molly Malone Statue.
The live guided tour and blending masterclass are conducted in English. To help you follow along with the historical tour portion, audio guides are available in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Mandarin Chinese.
Yes. Because this experience involves tasting 4 whiskeys and a hands-on alcohol blending session, all participants must be 18 years of age or older. Valid photo ID may be required upon entry.
Yes, the Irish Whiskey Museum is 100% wheelchair accessible, with elevators serving all 4 historic rooms, the blending studio, and the bar.
No printing is required. Simply show your digital e-ticket on your smartphone to the cashier on the first floor upon arrival.
Yes, booking in advance is strongly recommended. The blending masterclasses operate in small groups (maximum 25 people) at specific afternoon times and sell out quickly, especially on weekends.
No, please note that tickets for the Irish Whiskey Museum are strictly non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled once booked.
Guided Tour
Irish Whiskey Museum: Whiskey Blending Experience
4.7(43 reviews)
- Dublin
- 1 hour 15 mins
Craft your own signature Irish whiskey blend on Grafton Street and take home your personalized 70ml bottle.
From
€37
per person
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