The Gin School at Pearse Lyons Distillery
Put on your apron and step into the Gin School at Pearse Lyons Distillery, where you'll explore the unique botanicals and flavours that make gin truly exceptional.
What can I expect
- Food included: Charcuterie Board
- Step into the world of flavours
- Take home your personalised 70cl bottle
- Sensory and interactive activity
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The Pearse Lyons Distillery is located in Dublin’s historic Liberties. Here they create award winning, small batch Irish Whiskey in a restored 18 Century Church. The former Church of St James, now a distillery, is a home worthy of the spirit it embodies.
History of the Distillery
Named after the late Dr. Pearse Lyons, founder and whiskey innovator, the distillery opened its doors in 2017. Born from passion and family tradition, Pearse along with his wife Deirdre aspired to create a distillery like no other in Dublin.
Paying homage to their ancestors, five generations of coopers in Dublin, the distillery experience takes you on an immersive journey where you discover and explore the art of Irish Whiskey distillation and the unique culture of The Liberties, Dublin.
Pearse Lyons’s background was in brewing and he was aware of the proud history of whiskey distilling in the Liberties area of Dublin and so he decided to create a new distillery in an old disused church on James’s Street, just up the road from the Guinness brewery. Pearse Lyon’s grandfather had associations with the area and was in fact buried in the graveyard behind St. James’s church which made the location even more special
The old church building was tastefully and carefully restored and the interior lavishly designed and fitted out to create one of the city's most fascinating whiskey attractions, which would produce Irish whiskey for sale around the world, but which would also be a visitor attraction to showcase the process of distilling Irish whiskey.
Where to find Pearse Lyons Distillery
Pearse Lyons Distillery is located on James' St in Dublin, which is also home to Roe & Co Distillery, and the Guinness Storehouse. You will find the distillery at 121-122 James's Street Dublin 8, Ireland.
Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
The Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Tour has a stop right outside Pearse Lyons Distillery, as does City SIghtseeing and Big Bus Tours.
Walk
From Trinity College Dublin, the Distillery is 2.1 km walking distance - this is a 25 minute walk approx. (On the way, you will pass the stunning Christ Church Cathedral, or perhaps you might want to drop in to the world class Chester Beatty Library - it's free!)
Dublin Bus
Dublin Bus route numbers 13, G1, G2, S2, and 123 each serve Pearse Lyons Distillery, stopping on James’s St. Take the 13/123 from O’Connell St., D’Olier St. or Dame St. Buses run every 10-15 minutes. The bus stop is just across the road from the distillery. Plan your journey on the Dublin Bus website.
Cycling
One of the best ways to get to Pearse Lyons Distillery is by bike. From the city centre, it will take just a few minutes, and you will pass by some iconic Dublin attractions on the way from the city. There are Dublin Bike stations located at James' Street and Royal Hospital.
Luas
There is a Luas stop at St. James', which is just 400m from the Distillery.
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- Take home your personalised 70cl bottle
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Throughout this sensory activity, you'll gain a deeper understanding of a selection of botanicals before putting your miniature copper pot still to work. While your pot still bubbles, enjoy local seasonal bites paired with the signature Ha'Penny and Míl Gin cocktails.
Once your gin is ready, you'll have the chance to check its alcohol strength, with approval from an in-house expert. Then, seal your 70cl bottle, add a personalised label, and take home your creation to enjoy!
Not only does this activity give you the chance to develop your very own mixture but it is the perfect way to uncover the history of gin and how it became one of the most popular drinks of the 21st century.
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A single still is one still per person creating a bottle of gin per person.
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Once your gin is ready, you'll have the chance to check its alcohol strength, with approval from an in-house expert. Then, seal your 70cl bottle, add a personalised label, and take home your creation to enjoy!
Not only does this activity give you the chance to develop your very own mixture but it is the perfect way to uncover the history of gin and how it became one of the most popular drinks of the 21st century.
Informazioni Aggiuntive
Please note a shared still is one pot still between two people creating one bottle of gin collaboratively.
A single still is one still per person creating a bottle of gin per person.
Class duration 2 hours.
Available Saturday at 13.00pm and 16.45pm.
Food included: Charcuterie Board
