Discover what was once the world’s leading whiskey producing area in the 18th and 19th centuries, Dublin’s Liberties was the beating heart of the industry - until the 20th century saw its decline. Today, the neighbourhood is experiencing a spirited comeback, with new distilleries reviving its golden era. Discover how Irish whiskey is reclaiming its place on the world stage and how you can experience this revival first hand with an exclusive whiskey tour through Dublin’s historic Liberties.

Guests will explore the range of award winning Pearse Irish Whiskey. Discover the tasting notes and learn how to pair the whiskeys with food and seasonal bites. The Pearse Lyons Distillery offers a range of unique experiences. Led by our expert guide, our guests will enjoy insights about the craft and passion that goes into creating the award-winning Pearse Whiskey and the dedication of the Lyons family to restore and repurpose the former St. James’s Church into the home of Pearse Whiskey. Discover the rich distilling heritage of Dublin’s Golden Triangle, while exploring the restoration journey of St. James’ Church to the now, award winning Pearse Lyons Distillery. Meet our distillers and explore the distillation process from grain to glass in our working distillery. Sample three to five award winning Pearse Irish Whiskeys, as our in-house experts guide you through the unique flavour profiles from blended to single malt Pearse Whiskey.

The Gin School at Pearse Lyons Distillery is Dublin’s ultimate gin experience. Located on the grounds of Dublin’s only family-owned distillery, the Gin School is housed in newly restored early 20th Century townhouses in the heart of The Liberties, Dublin. During the gin experience, guests will enter the gin school where they are surrounded by scores of botanicals and fragrant gin notes. The in-house experts will guide guests through the history of gin and how it came to be one of the most popular drinks of the 21 Century. Throughout this sensory experience, guests will develop a greater understanding of the perfect botanicals will be served and paired sample of the Distillery’s signature gin. Guests will develop a greater understanding of the perfect botanicals and the distillation process in front of your very own mini working copper pot-still. Sample three unique and award-winning gins; Ha’Penny Original, Ha’Penny Rhubarb and Míl Mediterranean Gin.

St James’s Guinness Quarter has over 260 years of history. Guests will learn of its history and its new future that is under development before entering into the Guinness Storehouse.

Guests will enjoy a truly immersive experience in the unique history, heart and soul of Ireland’s most iconic beer – Guinness. The Guinness Storehouse contains seven unforgettable floors of sights, sounds and sensations in a building that has been brewing beer for over 250 years. Hopping with entertainment, this experience takes guests on an immersive experience from grain to glass. From the artful brewing process to the iconic Guinness advertisements that have become pillars of Irish culture throughout the globe, there are so many special things to see. The 9,000 year lease signed and sealed in 1759 by Arthur Guinness himself is so impressive, it’s hard to find something even more special to top it.