Storehouse Dublin Guinness vs. Jameson Bow St. Distillery Tour

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If you’re heading to Ireland, the Storehouse Dublin Guinness tour is probably on your radar, but what about the Jameson Bow St. Distillery Tour? I did both on my recent trip and I’m going to break down which tour I think you should do and why.

Jameson Bow St. Distillery Tour

The Jameson Bow St. Experience is a 45-minute guided small group tour that’s broken into three sections and led by a Jameson ambassador. When you check in for your tour, you receive a voucher for a Jameson signature cocktail which can be redeemed before or after your tour, depending on timing.

The tour begins with a history of Jameson, which dates back to 1780. The presentation is engaging and includes a mix of video, audio effects, and information shared by your guide. Next, you move into the process section of the tour where you learn about how Jameson Whiskey is made. The presentation is a mix of technology and practical sensory elements as you’re invited to smell different components at various stages of the distilling process. Finally, your tour concludes with a guided tasting of three Jameson varieties.

After the requisite gift shop, you can head to the bar and enjoy your included signature cocktail if you didn’t down it before the tour. Additional drinks and tastings are available for purchase and the bar is a vibrant and lively place to spend a few hours.

Other tour options like a Whiskey Cocktail Making Class and the Black Barrel Blending Class are also available.