With 26 working distilleries open to the public, you can journey around the island of Ireland in the company of the some of the finest whiskeys in the world. What better way to spend World Whisky Day?
From the world’s oldest licensed distillery – Old Bushmills in County Antrim – to newcomers such as Crolly in Donegal and Roe & Co. in Dublin, the range of quality whiskeys and fascinating back stories make the island the perfect place for a whiskey pilgrimage.
IrishWhiskey360° provides a map and information about the distilleries that offer tours, tastings and behind-the-scenes secrets about their golden elixirs.
To add a further fun dimension to your whiskey travels, Irishwhiskey360o has launched a passport, which can be stamped at each distillery to become a unique record of your journey.
Passports can be picked-up at participating distilleries, and there are sections for Dublin, the Wild Atlantic Way, the Hidden Heartlands, Ireland’s Ancient East and Northern Ireland.
Collect stamps at every distillery you visit and with one from each region you can apply for an IrishWhiskey360° Champion special pin.
Why not start your whiskey odyssey in Dublin, which boasts five distilleries including the home of Ireland’s best-selling whiskey, Jameson? Its visitor experience has been voted the World’s Leading Distillery Tour.
From there, whether you travel north, south or west you will never be far from a fascinating whiskey distillery experience.