Uncover the history of whiskey production in Limerick on the Lost Whiskey Tour. Learn about the city’s once thriving distilleries, their global impact, and the events that shaped their decline.
- River Shannon - Our guided tour follows the route of grain arrival to distillation along the banks of the River Shannon. Participants will be taken on a tour of the many sights but more importantly they will discover the lost heritage of Limericks Whiskey Production including docking, grain storage/malting, whiskey production and shipping. Key sights along the tours include:
- River Shannon
- Dockers monument
- Terry Wogan Monument
- St. Marys Cathedral
- Wild Geese Fountain
- Limericks Potatoe Market
- King Johns Castle
- Treaty Stone
- Hunt Museum - The tour will move through the grounds of the Hunt Museum and the visitors will see some of the beautiful sculptures and artwork.
- Saint Mary’s Cathedral - There will be an opportunity to take some photos as the group passes St. Mary’s Cathedral.
- King John’s Castle - The tour proceeds along the old walls of King Johns Castle and there is ample opportunity for photographs of the exterior.
- The Treaty Stone - The treaty stone is one of Limericks most significant sights and at this point we will take a few moments to capture some unique photographs of limerick.
- Expert tour guide
While Limerick might not be a name you associate with current whisky production, it was once home to an incredibly advanced distillery for its era. Explore the historical roots of whisky production in Limerick; its inception, evolutions through the 1600s and 1700s, and the influence of events such as the War of Independence and the Anglo-Irish Trade War on whiskey manufacturing in the city. Unearth the forgotten distilleries of Limerick, their creation, worldwide economic influence, and eventual downfall. As part of a guided city walk, you’ll hear tales of Limerick as a Viking settlement, an ancient enclosed town, a Georgian metropolis, and presently, a dynamic, modern city with a rich and historical surrounding area.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.