KILCOOLE SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Heartlands & Whiskey: A Private Day Through Kilbeggan and Tullamore from Kilcoole
A private nine-hour tour from Kilcoole that visits Kilbeggan Distillery and the Tullamore D.E.W. Distillery with tastings, a master class and return transport.
Heartlands & Whiskey: A Private Day Through Kilbeggan and Tullamore from Kilcoole.
Set out from Kilcoole into Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands on a private, full‑day sweep through two of the country’s most storied whiskey sites. Over nine hours you’ll travel in a luxury vehicle with a driver‑host, explore the historic Kilbeggan Distillery and the modern Tullamore D.E.W. Distillery, take part in guided tastings and a master class, and pause for lunch in Tullamore.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Kilbeggan Distillery — Ireland’s oldest licensed distillery
Kilbeggan traces Ireland’s whiskey legacy back to 1757 and blends traditional craft with a small modern micro‑distillery established in 2007. The site’s working waterwheel, master class and small‑batch tastings reveal both historical techniques and contemporary production.
Lunch & free time in Tullamore
Midday gives you time to explore Tullamore and sample local hospitality at The Old Warehouse — the bar and restaurant on the original distillery site owned by golfer Shane Lowry — where lunch is served.
Tullamore D.E.W. — the Ultimate Distillery Experience
At Tullamore D.E.W. you’ll tour a state‑of‑the‑art distillery, learn about triple‑distillation, blending and aging, and taste a variety of expressions including rare single pot still whiskey, finishing with an Irish coffee.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
The rhythm of the day is deliberate: morning pickup from your accommodation in a private luxury vehicle, an hour’s drive to Kilbeggan for a hands‑on master class and tastings, relaxed free time and lunch in Tullamore, then a focused afternoon at the Tullamore D.E.W. Distillery capped by an Irish coffee before a late‑afternoon return to Dublin.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Duration is nine hours with pickup at 8:30 AM and drop‑off around 5:30 PM.
Pickup is from your accommodation in a private luxury vehicle; the driver also acts as your guide and host for the day.
The operator does not specify special gear in the trip brief; confirm any specific requirements with the operator prior to departure.
Participants must be aged 18 or over.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour is nine hours in duration.
What time is pickup and drop‑off?
Pickup is scheduled for 8:30 AM and drop‑off is around 5:30 PM.
Is transportation included?
Yes — the price includes private transportation with pickup from your accommodation in a luxury vehicle.
Are tastings and the master class included?
Yes — the day includes tastings and a master class at Kilbeggan plus the 'Ultimate Distillery Experience' and tastings at Tullamore D.E.W.
What is the minimum age to join?
Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
Who operates the tour and what is the starting price?
The tour is operated by Ireland Whiskey Tours and starts from €148 per person.