At 33 Mill St in Dublin’s Liberties, this working distillery pairs modern whiskey-making equipment with the preserved front wall of a building more than 400 years old. A guided visit covers Irish whiskey production and the history of the neighbourhood, then moves to a tasting in an elegant room. The experience is intimate, with small tour groups, and begins with a Dubliner Irish Whiskey Liqueur with honeycomb. You can also stop at the bar for whiskey or a cocktail.
A distillery in the Liberties
The Dublin Liberties Distillery is at 33 Mill St, in the historic Liberties neighbourhood. It opened in 2019 inside a former mill and tannery, bringing contemporary distilling equipment into a building with a long past. The original front wall, more than 400 years old, remains part of the site.
The Liberties has a long association with whiskey production. The tour connects the distillery’s work with that local history, including stories about the area and the people linked to it.
What happens on the tour
A guide introduces the whiskey-making process, from ingredients and production to blending and flavour. The rooms bring you close to the equipment, including copper pot stills, and the visit can engage more than just your sense of taste: barley, aromas and the production spaces all help explain how whiskey is made.
The tour is designed to be informative without overwhelming newcomers. It also suits people who already know whiskey and want to ask more detailed questions. Small groups are part of the experience; at quieter times, a more personal visit may be possible.
The tasting and bar
The tasting starts with the Dubliner Irish Whiskey Liqueur with honeycomb, then continues with other whiskeys. A guide explains how to approach the tasting and notice differences in flavour. The distillery’s range includes Dubliner Irish Whiskey and Liberties Copper Alley.
There is also a bar where you can sample whiskeys or order cocktails. If you are visiting mainly for the tour, allow time to look around the historic parts of the building and finish with a drink.
Planning your visit
The distillery is in Dublin 8, at 33 Mill St. It has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and restroom. Paid street parking is listed nearby.
For a quieter tour, consider visiting outside busier periods. If you want a more tailored visit, ask whether a smaller group is available when you book. The distillery’s website has current visitor information.
Perguntas frequentes
What can you see on the Dublin Liberties Distillery tour?
The guided tour covers Irish whiskey production and the history of the Liberties. You can see the distilling equipment and the building’s preserved front wall, which is more than 400 years old.
Does the tour include a whiskey tasting?
Yes. The visit includes a guided tasting, starting with the Dubliner Irish Whiskey Liqueur with honeycomb.
Can you visit the bar without taking a tour?
The distillery has a bar for sampling whiskey and ordering cocktails. The available information does not specify whether you need a booking.
Is the distillery wheelchair accessible?
The entrance, seating and restroom are listed as wheelchair accessible.
