Bushmills claims to be “The oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world,” an assertion disputed by the Dublin-based Old Jameson Distillery. However, Bushmills is certainly the oldest distillery in Ireland. Hugh Anderson founded it in 1608 and received a royal license to distill whiskey from...
Smithfield is another notable area to stay in Dublin. This area also has some popular tourist spots to visit including the Old Jameson Whiskey Distillery where you can take a tour and possibly try some traditional Irish whiskey!Another spot to visit is Smithfield Square, home to a great choice...
Of course, the most common drink to order in an Irish pub is a Guinness stout (Guinness has been brewed at the St. James's Gate Brewery in Dublin since 1759 and it accounts for a quarter of all beer consumed in Ireland) or an Irish whiskey. However, there are also a few local craf...