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Walsh Whiskey Distillery
Royal Oak, Carlow R21 EO86, Ireland
+353 59 918 6653
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“Excellent tour”
sophie826
, Ennis, Ireland
“There is no better distillery tour in all of Ireland”
This fine facility set in lovely Carlow countryside is a must for anyone with a current or... read more
MinneapolisMaguire
, Minneapolis
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Located in Ireland’s ancient east region, Walsh Whiskey Distillery is one of the largest independent manual whiskey distilleries in the country and the first to be developed in Carlow in over 200 years and is the only independent distillery in the world to produce all three types of Irish whiskey in one still house, namely – pot still, malt and grain.
About Walsh Whiskey Distillery
Located in Ireland’s ancient east region, Walsh Whiskey Distillery is one of the largest independent manual whiskey distilleries in the country and the first to be developed in Carlow in over 200 years and is the only independent distillery in the world to produce all three types of Irish whiskey in one still house, namely – pot still, malt and grain.
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Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours
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Royal Oak, Carlow R21 EO86, Ireland
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+353 59 918 6653
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2011
This tour was so good and interesting. Our tour guide, paddy was brilliant. He was very knowledgeable and kind, friendly and nice. He knew a lot about the whisky making process. We were the only people on the tour so we got a private tour....More
Thank sophie826
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This fine facility set in lovely Carlow countryside is a must for anyone with a current or potential interest in Irish whiskey. The staff is personable and more than competent, the tour is well-paced, and having fine Walsh whiskey in the tasting room or on...More
Thank MinneapolisMaguire
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Took a tour without booking and were happy to join in with a Danish tour party and 4 Americans. Paddy the guild was very knowledgeable and funny. Not a whiskey drinker but thought €15 was very reasonable for the tour and a small sample of...More
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Woody K, Manager at Walsh Whiskey Distillery, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago
Hi and thank you so much for your review. Yes indeed it can get very busy here with tours but we try to ensure everyone is taken care of :) The €40 option is for those that are ready to experience the exclusive whiskey which...More
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We were fortunate enough to have a tour all to ourselves. What an absolutely stunning facility and charming family story to back it up. We are not usually whiskey drinkers, but were curious to know about the process and grounds. Our tour was on time,...More
Thank Megan S
Woody K, Manager at Walsh Whiskey Distillery, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago
Hi Megan, thank you for that lovely review. Yes sometimes I like to ensure you remember me too ;) That selfie is all part of your story now. Thank you for becoming part of ours. We love that people are so interested in the story...More
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Great couple of hours exploring the history & process of Walsh Distillery, set in stunning grounds . We were well looked after by Paddy & Woody, the whiskeys were superb. Will be sure to make a return visit on my next trip to the area.More
Thank jontread
Woody K, Manager at Walsh Whiskey Distillery, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago
Indeed there is so much to see here for people of all interests. Thank you for making that point clear as we have a passion for our whiskey but also for the history and land that allows us to create this wonderful spirit. We both...More
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My husband and I visited Walsh distillery on Sept. 22nd 2017 and had an excellent time! Our tour guide was knowledgeable, funny and pleasant. We met the founder who took the time to chat and answer questions. This is a great place that distills whiskey...More
Thank Nooks R
Woody K, Manager at Walsh Whiskey Distillery, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago
Hi and thank you for taking the time to give us a review. We love to hear back how you enjoyed the tour and indeed we love to share our knowledge and experience :) We look forward to welcoming you back to our distillery in...More
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We had a great time - especially since we were lucky enough to get a private tour & tasting (simply because we were the only ones who booked for the 10am tour on a Sunday morn). Paddy was very knowledgeable, and seemed very passionate about...More
Thank Jodster03
Woody K, Manager at Walsh Whiskey Distillery, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago
Hi and thank you for the review. Indeed we keep at the premium level and as you pointed out, what seems like it might be expensive you discovered as all others do...the quality and premium nature of both tour and tasting is well worth it....More
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Brilliant tour and tasting !!! Myself and my friend went on the tour the cost was €15 each and we tasted two wishkeys . We were Lucky as it was only the two of us on the tour so we could really get up close...More
Thank jamie k
Woody K, Manager at Walsh Whiskey Distillery, responded to this reviewResponded 19 September 2017
Hey guys thank you so much for taking time to review. Yes indeed we love taking that extra time to ensure that our guest have a good personal experience. Looking forward to you coming back again to grace out 40 acres of pastoral landscape. Yours...More
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We visited this Carlow Distillery on a recent visit to Kilkenny, and it turned out to be the highpoint of our trip! The location is stunning, rural but very easy to find, with the main building set on the grounds of an old Irish estate....More
Thank Rory M
Woody K, Manager at Walsh Whiskey Distillery, responded to this reviewResponded 19 September 2017
Rory thank you so much for that review and indeed a great day had by us too. The grounds here are beautiful and really show what a rural distillery can do. Not just make whiskey but create and recreate history. Both Paddy and I are...More
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I'm not a whiskey connoisseur by any means but I love trying new ones. I had my first taste of The Irishman Whiskey several months ago and was impressed with how smooth it was. I had never heard of it before so had to look...More
Thank Comesta2day
Woody K, Manager at Walsh Whiskey Distillery, responded to this reviewResponded 19 September 2017
Hey guys thank you so much for your glowing review and I do hope that the experience is one that you will pass on to others as we await their arrival... I would also say if you are back around.. come on in and meet...More
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