The Dublin Liberties Distillery — Local services in Dublin

Wow. I have so much to say about this place.

My partner and I were visiting Dublin and we were looking for a whiskey distillery tour. Of course we heard about Jameson's which was quite popular but when I realized it wasn't an operating distillery, I decided against it. Next there was Teeling Whiskey distillery which was also close by but I read some bad reviews about it being crowded so again, I decided against that and went with The Dublin Liberties Distillery and WOW am I glad we did.

This place is wonderful and the tour was intimate. There were only 5 of us booked (we didn't know each other) and our tour guide Kevin was amazing. He was so engaging and told us many stories about the history of the distillery, took us back in time with the myths and he was so funny and captivating. From the time we went in we were treated with warmth. He took his time taking us to each area and explaining everything. The welcome drinks were amazing. We got to go into each of the different rooms and learn how the whiskey is made, we got to engage all our senses: see, smell, taste, touch, listen. I even tasted the barley that is used to make the whiskey.

The tasting was also superb. We had this big elegant room all to ourselves and Kevin explained how to taste each whisky. I don't even consider myself an alcohol person, I booked this experience for my husband but even I thoroughly enjoyed it and I could appreciate the whiskey.

Honestly, I think this is the best tour I have ever had, and I don't just mean tours of distilleries but really the best tour experience I've had out of any.

A big part of it had to do with our guide Kevin who is literally made for the job. The other part is just how great the distillery is.

I would recommend for everyone to go here. Skip Jameson's, skip Teelings and go for this like one on one experience. We had the whole distillery tour to ourselves. It was...

One of my favourite- and maybe best- city based distilleries I’ve been to. I work in the industry, so I’ve been a a few. How good this was, is likely down to my guide (Noah? Sorry I’m awful with names! - very fuzzy photo has been supplied!). Imma guide at The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh, but I’ll admit to knowing little on-hand information about the Irish industry. Noah was funny, informative about both Irish whiskey and the history of the distillery and the Liberties area. I rocked up early for my tour and asked to join the one before, but as I was in my own Noah took me on my own private solo tour - VERY appreciative! As I work in the industry, we did skip over some of the more production part and he just let me ask questions and delved more into the history aspect. Really really enjoyed myself - I’ve recommended Liberties to my colleagues should they be in Dublin (so much so I’ll charge commission for each one I send over! Haha!!). I will also be back as I need a bottle of the Rascals Stout Cask!! Also took Noah’s suggestion for local pub for food - Copper Alley Bistro was a...

I went there a year ago, it was amazing for a number of reasons. First, it is way less known than the most famous distilleries so you actually have time to visit and enjoy, and ask question to the guide. The tasting is also done in a very nice room, all very charming in a friendly atmosphere. I had bought some whiskey that I loved and decided to order some more last week and received it in 2 days. The bottles were EXTREMELY well packed and I won't have any worries putting these in my suitcase for the Christmas gifts for my family back home. I am quite curious to see how the Dublin Liberties Distillery will evolve because I am genuinely rooting for them. Keep up the good work guys,...