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Irish Whiskey Experience

212 Reviews

#3 of 76 things to do in Killarney

Food & Drink, Distilleries

Open Now: 10:30 - 23:30

93 New Street, Killarney, Ireland

Open today: 10:30 - 23:30

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“Great time tasting whiskey”

I took my father there as part of a Christmas present. We attended the Master Distiller class and... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

acline2771

Singapore, Singapore

“Best selection of Irish Whiskey and great service”

We had a great time sampling whiskeys from around the world. The staff were excellent and the... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Whiskeyboy92

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“cheese tasting”(9 reviews)

“master distiller”(6 reviews)

“irish cheeses”(2 reviews)

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Blend your own Irish Whiskey, draw whiskey straight from our authentic oak cask, learn how Irish whiskey pairs perfectly with farmhouse cheese or artisan chocolate. We will take you on a journey through the wonderful world of Ireland’s native spirit...more

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Hours Today: 10:30 - 23:30

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Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

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93 New Street, Killarney, Ireland

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+353 64 663 5700

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acline2771

Singapore, Singapore

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Reviewed 1 week ago

Great time tasting whiskey

I took my father there as part of a Christmas present. We attended the Master Distiller class and were serve 4 high-end whiskeys along with tasting notes for each. The evening begins with a couple of videos and an introduction to Irish Whiskey. At the...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank acline2771

Whiskeyboy92

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Best selection of Irish Whiskey and great service

We had a great time sampling whiskeys from around the world. The staff were excellent and the knowledge from Gary and Luke was second to none. Would definitely recommend any whiskey lover stopping here for a visit.

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Whiskeyboy92

WorldtravelMargaret

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Whiskey tasting

During our stay in Killarney, we visited the Irish Whiskey Experience twice. Both times we were assisted by Aaron who spent time with us, telling us about different types of whiskeys. Aaron was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. We learned a great deal and enjoyed every...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank WorldtravelMargaret

Joey E

Reviewed 5 weeks ago

Master Distiller Class

Four of us took the Master Distiller class here. It was extremely enjoyable. A nice intimate setting where our instructor taught us how to begin tasting and smelling whiskeys to identify the different smells and tastes that go into a whiskey. Additionally, we got a...More

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Marie Q

Reviewed 5 December 2018

Whiskey experience in Killarney

A very enjoyable evening at the Irish Whiskey Experience, definitely recommend to everyone visiting Killarney

Date of experience: December 2018

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Tino B

Reviewed 29 November 2018 via mobile

Nice Thursday evening

Pretty nice bar and a nice experience by Gary. More than 1200 whiskey's in there! With cheese or chocolate, everything's possible

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank Tino B

MadToula

South Dennis, Massachusetts

Reviewed 24 November 2018 via mobile

Whiskey Blending Class

I booked this for my husband and my father to do together. They both loved it and really enjoyed Gary’s knowledge and humor. I joined the class midway and just sat to learn. The information was next level helpful, as we had tried several whiskeys...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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GemmaLB92

Reviewed 22 November 2018

Gary was Great!

I done the Distillers Apprentice class, and got to try a variety of whiskeys. Our guide Gary told us lot's of interesting information about the making of each Whiskey. The cosy bar is well located in the center of Killarney and is well worth a...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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Tony A

Burr Ridge, Illinois

Reviewed 8 November 2018

Scotch whislkey tasting and explanation oh how to 'appreciate' whiskey

great experience on learning how to appreciate scotch whiskey..the presenter was thorough and entertaining..

Date of experience: September 2018

Thank Tony A

858kennb

La Jolla, California

Reviewed 7 November 2018 via mobile

Definitely a Tour Worth Taking in Killarney

I just wanted to give a shout out to the team at Irish whiskey experience tours!!! We took a trip at the beginning of October to Ireland for the very first time and decided to visit Killarney. While there, we wanted to do something unique...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Mary L

If one of us likes tastings and the other doesn't (I can't drink a beer without catching a buzz!), is the cost the same?

15 December 2017|

Answer

It's no problem if you want to sit in for the class with a drink of your choice

Kerry B

hi what is the price of this tour and what does it involve

16 November 2016|

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The tastings range between €20 and €50, with a sampling of four different whiskeys during the course of the session. The history of irish whiskey as well as the process is explained through 2 videos as well as our guides.