Afternoon in the Liberties: A Private Whiskey Trail Through Roe & Co, Pearse Lyons and Teeling

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Afternoon in the Liberties: A Private Whiskey Trail Through Roe & Co, Pearse Lyons and Teeling

A private half-day tour that visits three working distilleries in Dublin’s Liberties with guided tastings, a cocktail workshop and executive transport.

Afternoon in the Liberties: A Private Whiskey Trail Through Roe & Co, Pearse Lyons and Teeling.

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Location
Dublin
Operator
Whiskey Island
Category
City Tour
Robert Eric Crews
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Embark on an exclusive whiskey trail through Dublin’s historic Liberties neighbourhood with a Whiskey Island Whiskey Specialist Host. This private half‑day experience visits three fully operational distilleries—Roe & Co, Pearse Lyons and Teeling—combining behind‑the‑scenes distillery visits, tailored tastings and a Roe & Co Flavours Workshop on cocktail making, with executive transport and hotel pick‑up and drop‑off included.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE WORKSHOP

Roe & Co Flavours Workshop

Begin at Roe & Co in a repurposed Guinness power station for a guided tour of the working distillery, then move to the Flavours Room to craft a whiskey cocktail and sample Roe Blend 106 and a Roe tall drink.

THE SETTING

Pearse Lyons in a 12th‑century church

Visit Pearse Lyons Distillery housed in the restored St. James’ Church, explore the church grounds and graveyard, and enjoy a private tasting of Pearse Lyons expressions plus Ha'penny rhubarb gin.

THE FINISH

Teeling’s award‑winning innovation

Finish at Teeling, the first new distillery in Dublin in over a century, with a distillery‑floor visit followed by a private tasting of Teeling Small Batch, Single Grain and Single Pot Still whiskies.

What the day feels like

What the afternoon feels like

The trail moves at a deliberate, intimate pace: executive transport collects your private party from your hotel and transfers you through the city to the Liberties. Hosts lead focused, non‑repetitive visits and tastings at three distilleries—starting with a hands‑on cocktail workshop, continuing through a cathedral‑set distillery and ending with a polished bar tasting—interwoven with commentary on Dublin’s whiskey districts and the city landmarks you pass.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this trail suits—and who should look elsewhere.

1
Whiskey enthusiastsIdeal for those wanting a concentrated introduction to modern Dublin distilling with private tastings and a cocktail workshop.
2
History and design buffsGood fit for travelers interested in adaptive reuse, such as a distillery in a restored 12th‑century church and repurposed industrial sites.
3
Private groups and celebrationsThe tour is private for your party only, with executive transport and tailored hosting—available for groups up to 15 people.
4
Families with minorsNot suitable for minors—this is an over‑18 experience focused on alcohol tastings and distillery visits.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Season

Private half‑day tour runs from 14:30 to 18:00 (3 hours 30 minutes). Operates seven days a week, year‑round.

What to Bring

Bring anything needed for a private urban outing; note that meals are not included and the experience is restricted to participants over 18.

Logistics

Hotel pick‑up and drop‑off are included; travel between stops is in executive transport (BMW 520d/Mercedes Viano, Sprinter or similar).

Booking & Policies

Private bookings start at one guest up to a maximum of 15; a 48‑hour cancellation policy applies and transaction fees are added at checkout.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the Dublin’s Distillery Trail?

The private half‑day tour runs approximately 3 hours 30 minutes (generally 14:30–18:00).

What age is required to join the tour?

Participants must be over 18 to join this tasting‑focused experience.

How many people can join a private tour?

The tour is private for your party with a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 15 guests.

Is hotel pick‑up included?

Yes—hotel pick‑up and drop‑off in executive transport are included in the package.

Are meals included?

Meals are not included; the tour focuses on distillery visits and tastings.

Can the operator change which distilleries are visited?

Yes—depending on availability one of the listed distilleries may be swapped for Stillgarden Distillery.