Ireland: Over a million people visited its whiskey distilleries in 2019

Irish whiskey boosts tourism in Ireland!

Ireland: Over a million people visited its whiskey distilleries in 2019
The Old Jameson Distillery in Dublin - © Anton_Ivanov

Travellers’ enthusiasm for Irish distilleries continues unabated! The proof is in the new record of over a million visitors in 2019! A staggering figure, which just goes to show people’s interest in Irish triple-distillation know-how!

It has to be said that there are many distilleries in Ireland. Jameson, Bushmills, Tullamore Dew… Some of the world’s finest producers produce world-famous spirits here. There’s plenty to tempt travelers to organize a fun-filled holiday, with a theme of whiskey and Irish distilling!

Indeed, many travel agencies offer themed tours of Ireland’s finest distilleries. And it looks like it’s going to be a big success! People seem to enjoy this type of trip. Our plant tours are fun, modern and interactive. And most distilleries offer on-site tastings of their beverages, while teaching you how to enjoy their products.

It’s a great way to spend a pleasant moment, while learning about traditional Irish distilling techniques.

Also, the number of visitors recorded in 2019, all Irish distilleries combined, jumped 10.5% on 2018. A great success, confirming the quality of Irish whiskeys with the public.



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