On a recent trip to Dublin, Ireland, I was fortunate to visit Teeling Whiskey. Jameson was closed for refurbishment in March of 2017, during our trip, which was a win+win, for us. I always recommend taking a distillery tour when traveling to Ireland and Scotland, even if you don’t drink. It’s part of their heritage, and if you want to be a traveler it’s important to experience the heritage and traditions of the country you’re exploring. Right?

Walter Teeling started his distillery in 1782 when Dublin was referred to as the “Golden Triangle for the amount of distilleries in Dublin. Sadly they all stopped producing in Dublin around 1976. Teeling just reopened in 2015 in the ancient market area of Newmarket  in Dublin, which is a short walk from Temple Bar. Tasting, tours, and shopping are available daily. The distillery still operates with the traditional 3 copper pot stills, which is an Irish tradition. Scotland double distills it’s Scotch.

I enjoyed the tour and my samples. I even had an Irish coffee, which is a little different than Jameson’s, because Teeling adds a little fresh nutmeg on top. They also have a wonderful whiskey liquor, which involves blending whiskey and honey together. I bought a bottle to share with the group. It was so good it disappeared in 24 hours. We even contemplated making a special trip back to Dublin from Galway for more. I would definitely recommend a visit to Teeling. I also recommend asking for local whiskey and beer when traveling along your adventure.