Two iconic Irish distilleries have won big at this year’s World Travel Awards, coming out on top as Europe’s Leading Distillery Tour and Europe’s Leading Beer Tour Visitor Experience.
Aside from the beautiful landscapes, friendly locals, and abundance of history, one of Ireland’s main tourist attractions is undoubtedly its alcohol.
Known worldwide for its iconic beers, whiskeys, Irish creams, and more, the Emerald Isle has certainly made a name for itself in the global alcohol industry.
So, if you’re planning a trip to Ireland or just fancy a fun day out, then you need to add these two Irish distilleries named Europe’s leading beer and distillery tours to your bucket list.
Two iconic attractions ‒ must-visits during any trip to Ireland
This year’s World Travel Awards were held in Mallorca, Spain, at the beginning of October.
Leading travel companies and businesses within the hospitality industry from all over Europe gathered together to celebrate the shining lights of the travel industry from throughout 2022.
At this year’s awards, two iconic Irish distilleries were named Europe’s leading beer and distillery tours. Thus, cementing Ireland’s place as a leading destination for alcohol tourism.
Trumping competitors in the likes of Germany, the Netherlands, and Scotlands, the Irish attractions took home the crown as leading European destinations.
Irish distilleries named Europe’s leading beer and distillery tours ‒ two of Ireland’s most famous brands
The fantastic Guinness Storehouse in Dublin claimed the prize for Europe’s Leading Beer Tour Visitor Experience 2022.
Ranking ahead of worthy nominees, including the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam, the Guinness Storehouse cemented its place as a leading European attraction.
Known as Ireland’s number one tourist attraction, this is not the first time the Guinness Storehouse has received recognition at the World Travel Awards. Back in 2015, the home of Guinness took the award for Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction.
However, if you’re not a fan of the black stuff, there’s no need to worry, as one other Irish distillery came out on top as Europe’s Leading Distillery Tour 2022, a perfect winter city break.
Jameson Distillery on Dublin’s Bow Street claimed the prize for the fifth year running. Therefore, beating out worthy competition from spots such as The Glenfiddich Distillery in Scotland, Rémy Martin in France, and Beefeater Gin Distillery in England.
Other Irish nominees ‒ plenty of great spots to visit
The two Irish distilleries named Europe’s leading beer and distillery tours were not the only Irish drink attractions to get a mention at this year’s World Travel Awards.
Various other Irish distilleries were in the running for Europe’s Leading Distillery Tour 2022. Nominees included the Old Bushmills Distillery in Antrim, Northern Ireland, and the Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin.
Dublin’s Teeling Whiskey Distillery and the Tullamore D.E.W. Visitor Centre in Offaly also received nominations in the prestigious category.
So, no matter where you find yourself in Ireland, if you’re curious to find out more about the country’s alcoholic beverage industry, you’ll be spoilt for choice of tours and exhibitions.
