Whiskey Experience is back open in Midleton

SOME of Ireland’s best-known and successful Irish whiskeys are being showcased in East Cork as the Midleton Distillery Experience celebrated the re-opening of the rebranded and redeveloped Irish whiskey experience.

Midleton Distillery Experience was forced to close its doors just two weeks after its official unveiling last year, following unprecedented flooding and damage caused by Storm Babet.

In the months since, thanks to a team effort along with support from construction partners and the local Midleton community, the redeveloped site is now ready to welcome visitors back through its gates and into the revamped new spaces.

“This is a huge day for the team in Midleton and everyone at Irish Distillers as we celebrate the reopening of the Midleton Distillery Experience,” Greg Hughes, Brand Homes and Education Director, Irish Distillers said.

“Midleton distillery is the Heart and Soul of Irish whiskey, and our revamped visitor experience will only enhance its already stellar reputation for excellence on the international stage and deliver a world class tourist attraction.

“We now look forward to welcoming our very many brand fans, domestic visitors, and international tourists to the town of Midleton and East Cork area this year and into the future,” he added.

Visitors to the revamped experience will be taken on a journey from past to present - with flagship distillery and behind-the-scenes tours, prestige portfolio tastings, cocktail making masterclasses and an Irish Whiskey Academy - the revamped attraction features a broad range of fun, interactive and immersive experiences, all fully hosted across a 15-acre site.

Midleton Distillery Experience has the potential to welcome more than 200,000 domestic and international visitors annually.

Irish Distillers produces of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys. Led by Jameson, their brands are exported to more than 130 markets around the world.