Athlone Whiskey Walking Tour

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Join us on the Athlone Whiskey Walking Tour where you will fully discover the centuries-old tradition of whiskey production in Athlone that encapsulates over 270 years of whiskey heritage and enjoy a few local tipples along the way! Learn about Athlone’s colourful distilling history through stories about the brewers, bailiffs and distilleries as you wander the streets of this great town that once produced thousands of gallons of whiskey each year. We will take a leisurely walk around Athlone, taking in the main town sights while passing Athlone Castle, The Luan Gallery and St Peter and Paul’s Church and visit some of the old historical sites associated with the once bustling distilling and brewing industry in Athlone. We will journey through a range of Irish whiskeys along the way and discover what makes them so unique. You will enjoy 3 local whiskey tastings, one accompanied by handmade chocolate samples specially made for the Athlone Whiskey Walking Tour, handcrafted by a local producer, Kilbeggan Handmade Chocolate. Kindly note that this is a walking tour in Athlone. Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions. After all, today's rain is tomorrows whiskey! Please contact us to schedule your tour

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