Jameson Distillery, Midleton
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You will be stepping back in time when you visit the Jameson Experience. The distillery dates back to the 18th century and while it’s still a working distillery, with thousands of casks housing ageing whiskey, there are tours and tastings daily throughout the year. The company provides tours around the distillery, and for those of you who are of a particular age, you can enjoy a complimentary whiskey at the end of the tour.
The Jameson Distillery is located around 23km from Cork city in Midleton, East Cork. From April to October, the distillery provides a shuttle service from the city centre twice daily.
Midleton
Midleton or in its native Irish, Mainistir na Corann – meaning monastery at the weir – is one of the main business towns in East Cork. It is only a short 30 minute drive from Cork City. This rustic town is home to the Jameson Whiskey Distillery – which was established over 40 years ago – it is a main tourist attraction in the Midleton area.
As well as that, you can enjoy a walk around the Fota Wildlife Park, one of the leading tourism, wildlife and conservation attractions in Ireland. Nature lovers will thoroughly enjoy this lovely town.
Visit Where Jameson is made at Midleton Distillery Experience
Home of seven iconic brands, the passion behind every drop lives here. Immerse yourself in a world of rich heritage, craftsmanship, and unforgettable stories.
The recently revamped experience is now bigger, warmer, brighter and offers much more choice; with exciting new bars, café, and dedicated tasting rooms.
Enjoy a fully guided distillery tour, premium whiskey tasting, cask opening experience, cocktail making class or extended duration tour, going behind-the-scenes across the historic 15-acre site. Come face-to-face with the largest pot still in the world, visit the micro-distillery, stroll through a live maturation warehouse, and sample some of the world’s most awarded Irish whiskeys.
Browse for distillery exclusives, special edition releases and giftware in the new-look Distillery Shop and Whiskey Vault. Enjoy morning pastries, lunch, and afternoon snacks in The Malthouse Café.
No ticket or admission fees apply for our Retail, Bar and Café spaces. Pre-booking for all whiskey experiences is recommended. Taste, learn, shop, and take in the magic of Midleton.

The Jameson Distillery
- Distillery Walk, Midleton, Co. Cork
- GPS: 51.9136762N, -8.1703148W
- +353 21 461 3594
- https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/en/