11 Dublin Whiskey and Cocktail Masterclasses That Hold Up

1.Irish Coffee Masterclass at the Irish Whiskey Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 279 reviews · from $23Our pick

At Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum, an English-speaking guide such as Briain, Linda, Matt, or Tiernan leads you through two Irish coffee origin stories, then shows you how to balance whiskey, coffee, sugar, and cream. You make and enjoy your own drink in 45 minutes.

“The tour was a lot of fun. Andrew, our guide was great and happy to participate in conversations. The experience was lovely and we also received a lot of information about different Irish whiskeys. Would recommend.”

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2.Experience Irish Coffee Masterclass in Ireland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $26

At Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum, an instructor such as Briain, Hailey, Linda, or Matt guides you through Irish coffee’s two origin stories, then helps you build the drink yourself. The 45-minute class includes whiskey, coffee, cream, practical notes, and time to enjoy your creation.

“It was a wonderful experience and definitely a good idea to book in advance! Collumn was great and learning the history was great!”

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3.1-Hour Cocktail Masterclass Experience in Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $56Top rated

At Stillgarden Distillery in Inchicore, Dublin, you’ll learn about Irish spirits, watch the distilling equipment, and make two cocktails with fresh ingredients and molecular touches. Hosts such as Glen and Jake lead the 60-minute class, which includes a welcome drink and time to relax with your creations.

“I took this Mixology Course during the Christmas season. It was fun and I learned quite a bit about the drinks the class made. We had a chance to tour the distillery and learn about its history and development. The instructor was friendly and passionate.”

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4.Dublin Guided Irish Coffee Masterclass with Whiskey Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $48

At Dublin’s Palace Bar, your host, listed as Derek, guides you through Irish coffee from whiskey to cream. You’ll taste two 20ml Powers samples, learn why Powers was used in the original drink, and make your own cup in the private upstairs Whiskey Palace.

“Patrick provided insightful knowledge on Irish whisky and provided us a relaxed and friendly atmosphere that truly embraced the Irish spirit . Not your typical tourist trap experience.”

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5.Jameson Distillery Whiskey Cocktail-Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $68

At Jameson Distillery on Bow Street, an award-winning Jameson Brand Ambassador guides you through a Whiskey Sour, Old Fashioned, and Jameson Punch. You will use professional bar tools, learn Jameson’s story, enjoy three drinks at a reserved table in JJ’s Bar, and take home a cocktail book.

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6.Gin Tasting Masterclass In Stillgarden Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $48

At Stillgarden Distillery in Inchicore, Dublin 8, you’ll learn how gin is made, taste four signature gins with suggested mixers, and finish with questions for a liquid expert. Your ticket includes a welcome cocktail, and non-gin and non-alcoholic choices are available if requested when booking.

“The tour was informative, informal and intimate. It was like being invited to a good friend's home! Cheers to Stillgarden! Will definitely be making online purchases to ship to the USA!”

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7.Cocktail Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · from $51

At Stillgarden Distillery, you’ll learn from English-speaking liquid experts, including Glen, and make two signature cocktails with molecular techniques. Expect a distilling demonstration, Q&A, a welcome drink, and time to enjoy your creations in Bar Lab8.

“It was a fun experience and the cocktail masterclass was amazing. Definitely recommendable and you support small local businesses ;)”

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8.Gin School, distill you own gin, cocktails, tastings, food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $136

At Stillgarden Distillery in Dublin 8, an English-speaking distillery expert guides you through botanicals, gin tasting, mixology, and your own spirit recipe. You will leave with a 500ml bottle of gin or spirit you helped create.

“Super nice people! Great explanations! Delicious drinks! What more could you want! Clear recommendation!”

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9.Gin Masterclass with Welcome Drink & Tasting Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · from $45

At Stillgarden Distillery in Dublin, an English-speaking liquid expert leads you through distillation, 120 botanicals, and four house-made gins. Your 60-minute session includes a welcome drink, tasting flight, mixer, and Q&A. Non-gin and non-alcoholic choices are available if requested in advance.

“The Welcome Drink was the best, the other Gins were just ok. It was not so detailed on Gin experience and it seems to me much to high priced for what i got.”

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10.Afternoon Tea & Gin Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews · from $74

Visit Stillgarden Distillery in Dublin County for a hosted 90-minute session with a welcome drink, four signature Irish gins, and afternoon tea. A liquid expert explains distillation and the distillery’s wall of 120 botanicals, then answers questions. Non-gin and non-alcoholic options are available with advance notice.

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11.Premium Cocktail Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $49

Spend two hours at Ohana Tiki Bar, Ireland’s only tiki bar, sampling three cocktails and making one behind the bar with help from an English, Polish, or Portuguese-speaking mixologist. The class includes rum-focused instruction and an optional €6 40 Foot Drop Zombie.

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