When my parents returned from their first trip to Ireland, they brought back with them a taste for Jameson Irish Whiskey. Although there are several different brands of Irish whiskey, Jameson always remained their favorite through their many subsequent trips to Ireland. As a result, Jameson was something of a fixture in our house when I was growing up. I was therefore intrigued to find that a shore excursion was being offered to a Jameson factory during a port call in Cobh.
“The Jameson Experience” takes place at the Old Midleton Distillery, a 15 acre site where Irish whiskey was produced from 1825 until 1975. Some of the buildings date from the 1790s. (It was a mill before becoming a distillery). The complex has been nicely restored and turned into a visitor-friendly attraction.
“The Jameson Experience” takes place at the Old Midleton Distillery, a 15 acre site where Irish whiskey was produced from 1825 until 1975. Some of the buildings date from the 1790s. (It was a mill before becoming a distillery). The complex has been nicely restored and turned into a visitor-friendly attraction.
Some practical informationThe Jameson Experience is open seven days a week. There is an admission charge. Tickets can be purchased online beforehand from the Jameson website.
As noted earlier, a visit to the Jameson Experience is often included in the shore excursion offerings during port calls in Cobh. However, it is also possible to get there independently. The distillery is located about eight miles east of Cork City. From Cobh, you can take the train to Glounthaune and from there the train to Midleton. |
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