The Ultimate Irish Whiskey Tour
Explore our famous whisky regions with a tailor made luxury vacation.
Plan the perfect vacation with Lang Atholl Experience, the experts in tailor made luxury holidays here in Ireland.
- Arrive in Belfast Airport | Bushmills Distillery | Giant’s Causeway | Reside in Merchant Hotel
- Dublin City Tour | Jameson Distillery | St. Patricks Cathedral | Reside in The Shelbourne Hotel
- Glendalough Distillery |Royal Oak Distillery | Reside in Waterford Castle Hotel
- Waterford Distillery |Blarney Castle | Reside in Hayfield Manor
- Dingle Distillery | Killarney National Park | Bunratty Castle | Reside in Adare Manor
- Galway | Micil Distilllery | Cliffs of Moher | Reside in Glenlo Abbey
Day One
Upon arrival at Belfast Airport, and after claiming your luggage, a Lang Atholl representative will greet you and assist you with any luggage. You will then begin your journey to the northern coast of Northern Ireland reaching Bushmills Distillery.
In the county of Antrim, in a small Village of Bushmills, you will discover the oldest working distillery in Ireland set on the banks of the Bush River. Over 400 hundred years of family and friends have kept to the philosophy that a small hand crafted process creates the smoothest whiskey.
You will then stop at the Giant’s Causeway. Between 50 and 60 million years ago, it is believed that a volcano eruption created Giant’s Causeway, leaving in its wake a dramatic collection of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns.
In the evening, you will have the opportunity the explore the city of Belfast. In the heart of Belfast, you will be staying at the 5 star Merchant Hotel. It is elegant with a modern twist and provides guests with an array of amenities along with panoramic views over the city.
Day Two
You will begin your journey to the Irish capital, a city where great memories are forged. Here you will enjoy a tour of the city and take in the great sights and the culture of the Irish.
You will visit the most well known whiskey distillery in Ireland, Jamesons. Due to the significant growth from the late 18th century and continuing on to the present date, an expansion was in need, therefore Jamesons holds two distilleries: one in Cork and the other in Dublin. Jamesons brings its past to the future creating the smoothest Irish whiskey.
Next stop, you will visit St. Patricks Cathedral. Founded in 1191, it is the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland. Since Saint Patrick baptised Christian converts nearby over 1500 years ago, this holy site has been a place of spiritual encounter for countless generations.
The hotel which you will reside within for the evening will be The Shelbourne Hotel, a timeless landmark in the city. Just minutes away from some of Dublin’s most famous sites and landmarks with stunning views over the city, it is known for its exquisite fine-dining and spectacular style.
Day Three
You will make your way south travelling to the town of Waterford. Your first stop will be the Glendalough Distillery. Glendalough (The Valley of two lakes) is a deep, glacial valley nestled in the Wicklow Mountains, just south of Dublin. Renowned for its natural, scenic beauty, the area is known as “The Garden of Ireland”.
Continuing driving through the beautiful route, you will make your way inland reaching the The Royal Oak Distillery, the only distillery in Ireland to still produce all three forms of Irish whiskey (pot still, malt and grain) these products are distilled in the same still room. The distillery itself is one of the biggest in Ireland as it’s capable of producing the equivalent of 8 million bottles per year.
Your accommodation for the evening will be Waterford Castle Hotel and Golf Resort, located on an enchanted 310 acre private island. It is a true hidden gem on Ireland’s Ancient east where you will have a luxurious stay as they offer their guests the best of Irish hospitality with the most spectacular surroundings.
Day Four
Once again, a Lang Atholl representative will meet you in Waterford Castle lobby area. You will set off to Waterford distillery, a distillery with a little less experience when it comes to age. Ingredients consist of purest spring water with the addition of the best quality barley in the world , creating fantastic upcoming whiskies.
You will then take a break from distilleries and discover some ancient history by taking a visit to one of Ireland’s most valuable treasures, Blarney Castle. The castle is a medieval stronghold dating back to 1446. Alongside the castle lays the Blarney stone and it has been said if you kiss the stone, the kisser will be rewarded with the ‘gift of the gab’.
Your base for the evening will be the stunning 5 star hotel Hayfield Manor, the perfect accommodation for a retreat.
Day Five
You will begin with a drive to Dingle Distillery where you will travel through Killarney to reach Dingle Distillery. With the backdrops of the MacGillycuddy Reeks (mountain range) and set on the banks of Lough Leane, the town of Killarney is a favourite with many people searching for tranquility and the outdoors. Killarney National Park was created when Muckross Estate was donated to the Irish Free State in 1932.
Next, making your journey into Limerick, you will visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. It is one of Irelands most iconic castles and is a must see when visiting. It has a vast history of occupation for over 1000 years. On the other side of Limerick, you will discover your base for the evening Adare Manor, an award winning hotel offering cherished Irish hospitality. It has been uniquely restored amongst 840 acres of pristine parkland, an experience which you will not forget.
Day Six
You will begin by passing the Back Head which has a lighthouse surrounded by peculiar landscape of limestone cliffs and the rocky coast. Following, you will make your way to Fanore Beach which is situated at the edge of the karst scenery of then Burren. You will soon arrive at one of Ireland’s most popular sites, The Cliffs of Moher.
You will then arrive into Galway, a harbour city on Ireland’s west coast, where you will visit Micil Distillery. A 170 years family run business, the distillery has been producing smooth and spicy poitin which has become Legendary throughout the region.
You will be escorted to Glenlo Abbey where you will be spending the evening which has been welcoming guests since 1740. Nestled peacefully on a beautiful 138 acre estate right at the edge of Ireland’s largest lake, Lough Corrib. The 5 star newly refurbished Glenlo Abbey Hotel offers the discerning traveller a warm and luxurious base during their travels to Galway.
Day Seven
You will travel south to Shannon International Airport in leisurely time for your departing flight where we must sadly say our goodbyes.
