Midleton Distiller’s Apprentice Tour with Premium Whiskey Tasting

Go beyond the bottle and step into the role of a maker with the most comprehensive behind-the-scenes journey available at Midleton Distillery.

Getting started

Arrive at the main entrance of Midleton Distillery in Co. Cork, where your guide will greet you and validate your booking. After a brief introduction and safety overview, you’ll set off to explore the heart of this working distillery.

What to expect

Midleton Distillery

This 2-hour and 45-minute deep-dive takes you past the usual tourist paths and directly into the working heart of whiskey production. You will shadow the process from grain to glass, traversing the Garden Still House, the Micro-Distillery, and the aromatic maturation warehouses to see exactly how the world’s most famous Irish whiskeys are crafted.

Features:

• Production facility access: Gain exclusive entry to the live Garden Still House and the Micro-Distillery to observe the daily operations and essential actions of the distilling team.

• Warehouse facility visit: Step inside the functioning warehouse to learn the science of wood and time, surrounded by thousands of ageing barrels, where whiskey ages in oak casks and develops its signature character.

• Cask sampling: Experience a rare "valinch" tasting, where you will sample premium whiskey drawn directly from a cask in the warehouse.

• Premium guided tasting: Conclude your apprenticeship with a curated flight of Midleton’s most prestigious whiskeys, led by an expert who explains the nuances of every sip.

• Expert-led tour: Your guide brings the distillery’s history and craftsmanship to life, answering questions and sharing insider knowledge throughout the experience.