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4.9(83 reviews)

Premium Irish Whiskey Tasting Hosted by Local Dublin Expert

From$60
2 hours
Dublin, Ireland

Full description

Experience Irish Whiskey caters for all levels of the modern day aficionado. We offer 6 whiskies which are all premium Irish whiskey styles and carry their own amazing brand story. With vast experience under his belt Derek will be versatile in his delivery and cater for all knowledge and whiskey experience levels. The experience carries 6 whiskies where you are guided through by a whiskey professional. The only thing separating the whiskey on offer will be the age, rarity or style of the whiskey. A welcome drink in the form of a whiskey cocktail as well as drinking water will be provided. By remaining in the comfort of the traditional pub you can really become acquainted with the beautiful drinks on your tasting mat and engage fully with your host and whiskey professional Derek. Derek will be happy to answer any questions and will love to interact about Irish pub culture and traditions-His other passion. No other whiskey experience immerses the guest as we do here at EIW

Included / Excluded

  • 1 x Whiskey Cocktail & 6 x Whiskey Samples POWERS Three Swallow, Glendalough Double Barrel, Slane Triple Cask, Bushmills 10 Year, Kilbeggan and Jameson black barrel

Meeting point

Start Location

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Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infants Required On Laps

Good to know

  • Over 18's only

Traveler reviews

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Great Whiskey Tasting Experience in Galway

Derek was exceptionally knowledgeable at our Tasting at JP Walsh Bar in Galway. It was a fun, interactive & educational experience and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Terri560Jun 29, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Cannot recommend enough!

Excellent tasting, really knowledgable and a great selection!

liampG4713ILJun 29, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Exceptional Irish Whiskey Experience with One of Ireland’s Finest Experts

We booked Derek for a stag. Derek’s Irish whiskey tasting was exceptional. His knowledge of both the Irish and global whiskey scene is deep, current and genuinely impressive, yet he makes it accessible whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned enthusiast. This was far more than a lecture. Derek created an engaging, interactive experience, with open conversation, thoughtful back-and-forth and room for every question. Whatever was put to him, he answered with ease, drawing on history, culture, industry insight and a remarkable understanding of the product itself. You leave with a richer appreciation of Irish whiskey, and with no doubt that Derek is one of Ireland’s leading whiskey experts.

119donalhJun 28, 2026TRIPADVISOR

MUST DO!

Derek is extraordinarily knowledgeable about the history of Irish whisky and its evolution over time - including some of the newest movers and shakers on the Irish whisky scene. Treat yourself to this experience - you won’t regret it. Can’t recommend this highly enough!!

Katie SJun 28, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Amazing experience (even for non-Whiskey drinkers!)

I‘m not a big Whiskey drinker at all, but our tasting experience (+ Irish coffee making class!) was really amazing. Super entertaining story-telling and valuable bottles from his personal collection. Would love to learn more next time I’m in Dublin and would highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in the history and making of Whiskey!😍

U7982KBttMar 12, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Over 18's only
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