Jameson Distillery Midleton

Jameson Distillery Midleton

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Jameson Distillery Midleton

Jameson Distillery Midleton

Located just 15 minutes outside Cork City in the beautiful village of Midleton, the Jameson Distillery offers a glimpse into the world of whiskey. You'll see the process from start to finish, including historic kilns, mills and malting, water wheels, and old warehouses. Make sure to end your visit by trying some authentic Irish whiskey straight from the source!

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addressOld Midleton Distillery, Distillery Walk, Townparks, Midleton
emailmidleton@jamesonwhiskey.com
openingHoursDaily 10am–5:30pm
phone+353 21 461 3594
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