Jameson Distillery Bow St.

You'll smell the barley before you even step inside this beautifully restored Smithfield institution. The tours here aren't just marketing fluff – they're genuinely informative walks through whiskey-making that'll have you appreciating the craft behind every drop. The guides know their stuff and aren't afraid to get technical when someone asks a proper question. The tasting sessions are where things get serious. You're not just knocking back shots – you're learning to distinguish between grain and malt, understanding how different casks affect flavour, and probably discovering that what you thought was 'smooth' whiskey was actually just weak. The JDL Bar upstairs pours excellent cocktails if you want to stick around after your tour, and the views over Smithfield aren't bad either.