WORLDWIDE · GUIDED
The good guided distillery tours take bookings weeks ahead and the small ones sell out first. Here are 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ.
Explore Irish whiskey history in central Dublin with a small-group museum tour, guided tasting, historic exhibits, and practical booking tips.
“The tour was amazing.....fun, enlightening, and very tasty. Our tour guide was full of whiskey knowledge and humor.”
Review of Dublin’s Jameson and Guinness tour, with tastings, skip-the-line entry, walking tips, pricing, guides, and practical advice.
“Our tour wouldn’t have been the same without Fergus. He made the tour absolutely incredible. Would highly recommend.”
Tour Dublin’s working Teeling Distillery, learn Irish whiskey’s story, and sample award-winning pours in a compact one-hour visit.
“Had a great time, wish I would have realized that we did not have to buy 2 of the same ticket type. The whole tour was quick but fun and educational. The tastings are a great chance to meet others and enjoy the bar.”
Learn how Scotch is made, taste one regional dram, and see Edinburgh’s vast whisky collection in this lively 50-minute tour.
“Great introduction to Scottish whiskey! We learned a lot in a short bit and it even kept my teenagers engaged. Very well done and Eric, our guide, was friendly and enthusiastic.”
Tour Big Machine Distillery in downtown Nashville, learn how corn becomes vodka, and taste whiskey, rum, gin, and vodka in 45 minutes.
“Very fun and we learned alot about the different processes depending on the liquor. The main site where it is made plus different companies owned.”
Review of Eimverk Distillery’s 75-minute Reykjavik tour, with Icelandic whiskey, gin, Brennivín, production stories, and practical tips.
“Fabulous atmosphere and overall experience. Great explanation of the distillation process and differences for each spirit. We were able to sample 9 unique spirits and even got a complementary gin and tonic when we checked in. Definitely worth the price and time.”
Review of Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery in Nashville, with whiskey history, four tastings, practical tips, pricing, and who will enjoy it most.
“Very informative tour. Darrin was a great guide and it was awesome to see the whiskey making process. The actual whiskey tasting selection was good in my opinion. I’m not a whiskey drinker personally but my family really enjoyed it!”
Tour Dublin Liberties Distillery for whiskey-making stories, three tastings, cocktails, and a close look at Dublin’s historic Liberties neighborhood.
“We had such a great time in this tour! Our guide Kelly was so knowledgeable and answered all our questions. You can expect a 45 minute tour and 3 samples. There is a great bar to hang out at after as well.”
Tour Guadeloupe’s Bonne Mère Distillery, see its museum and 10,000-barrel cellar, then taste traditional island rums in Sainte-Rose.
“Top leadership. Very insightful and interesting. Incl. Tasting. Thanks again to Pierre who spontaneously kept us in the lead in English. Can only be recommended.Auto-translated”
Tour Belfast’s McConnell’s Distillery in Crumlin Road Gaol, learn the whisky process, taste three drams, and enjoy a historic setting.
“Very good. Very interesting and informative. Amazing building too”
Tour Rosebank Distillery near Edinburgh for a 90-minute whisky lesson, still-house visit, warehouse stop, and tutored tasting.
“We have just finished our guided tour with the wonderful Eva.”
Explore Louisville through bourbon, local food, Cave Hill Cemetery, Whiskey Row, and private storytelling on a three-hour walking tour.
“Really great food tour. Enjoyed every stop, the signature cocktails, and the great storytelling by Laci. I would recommend!”
Tour historic Dysart House, see Old Kempton’s distillery, and taste four Tasmanian spirits in a relaxed 90-minute visit.
“John provided an excellent and informative tour of the distillery and the process for making their hand crafted whisky, gin and other liqueurs. I would highly recommend the tour tasting.”
Learn to make Irish coffee at Dublin’s Palace Bar, taste two Powers whiskeys, and explore the drink’s story in a one-hour class.
“Loved it! Our Irish Coffee host was full of knowledge and a pleasure to spend time with. The Whisky bar at The Palace was amazing. Definitely worth the time.”
Cycle Toronto’s waterfront, islands, Distillery District, and Ireland Park on a relaxed small-group tour with local guides.
“We were fortunate to have Wendy as our guide, which turned into a private tour for my partner and I. Wendy was a super guide and was friendly and informative. Would defo recommend.”
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