Top Things to do in Wild Atlantic Way
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What to do and see in Wild Atlantic Way, Wild Atlantic Way: The Best Distilleries
Discover the best top things to do in Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland including West Cork Distillers, The Shed Distillery, Irish Whiskey Experience, Connacht Whiskey Company, Kinsale Mead Co, Loch Measc Distillery, Clonakilty Distillery, Skellig Six18 Distillery & Visitor Experience, IrishAmerican Whiskeys, Jameson Distillery Midleton.
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1. West Cork Distillers
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. The Shed Distillery
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By G2420BEkennethf - Killenard, Ireland
Absolutely put this on your plan if you choose to visit Leitrim. Anne was our guide and she and all her colleagues we met were welcoming, knowledgeable and professional. We had a lovely tour, then a couple of drinks in the honey badger bar onsite. You get the 1st free with admission to the tour. You can see the €3M spent and the quality in how they put the experience together and the staff they hired are genuinely a pleasure to meet. Drumshambo itself is a picturesque small town and a lovely bike ride down the blueway from Leitrim village, another must see gem. So whether you’re hopping over from Carrick-on-Shannon or coming from one of these connected villages, take the tour in the Shed Distillery and enjoy a gin, a whisky or a vodka!
3. Irish Whiskey Experience
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5.0 based on 251 reviews
Blend your own Irish Whiskey, draw whiskey straight from our authentic oak cask, learn how Irish whiskey pairs perfectly with farmhouse cheese or artisan chocolate. We will take you on a journey through the wonderful world of Ireland’s native spirit – from its alluring history, production methods and renaissance. 10 Masterclasses Daily!
Reviewed By pint-of-plain1992 - Dublin, Ireland
Really enjoyed the whiskey and chocolate pairing class. Staff were friendly and willing to answer any questions. The whiskeys included were a nice spectrum, pairing them with locally made chocolates was a nice touch. Reasonable priced for what is offered in the class. The only thing I could say that could be improved is the area where it is done is not as private. But I will definitely recommend it to friends visiting Killarney and will be back myself to try even more whiskeys
4. Connacht Whiskey Company
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5.0 based on 132 reviews
We are an independently owned craft Irish whiskey distillery located in the town of Ballina, County Mayo Ireland. Situated in a beautiful setting across from the River Moy, the distillery offers guided tours, tastings, and a gift shop. You will learn how pot still Irish whiskey is made and get to enjoy a sampling of our products. The Visitor Centre is open Wednesday - Friday 10.30AM-18.00PM and Saturday's 12.00PM-17.00PM. The guided tours of the distillery are scheduled and run from Wednesday- Saturday at 12:00 PM, 13.30PM and 15:30 PM Booking online is necessary as we can only accomidate smaller groups due to the new governement restrictions. Please note our guided tours are running from August 1st please book online and read our new terms and conditions to avoid dissapointment. You will be asked to full out a health declartion and travel form for the past 14days on arrival, your co-operation at this time is appreciated. Please wear a mask or purchase one on arrival.
Reviewed By D9448DDdenisec - Ballina, Ireland
This tour is well worth a visit,we went as a family for a birthday treat,although the tour itself takes place in only one room is extremely interesting and informative,the lady conducting the tour was really good at her job,after the tour it was time for the taste testing,which again was very interesting,we have been on many of these tours and never experienced this type of tasting session before,really good, very relaxed ,would definitely recommend a visit
5. Kinsale Mead Co
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5.0 based on 94 reviews
Spend an hour on an entertaining, fun experience learning all about Mead, the drink of Celtic Ireland’s Kings & Chieftains. Ideally located in the historic and food-loving haven of Kinsale on the Wild Atlantic Way, Kinsale Mead is Ireland’s first meadery in almost 200 years. Using a blend of ancient recipes and modern techniques, Kate and Denis Dempsey have resurrected a love of Mead through their sustainably made, award-winning meads created at their family run meadery. Highlights of a tour at Kinsale Mead Co. include: • Insights into Kinsale Meads: light and refreshing, fermented off dry (12% ABV wine strength) • Myths & Legends: hear stories of ancient legends and the colourful history of mead in Ireland • Bee Judgments: how Ireland’s Bee Laws protected the bees, taste three unique raw honeys • Process: modern mead making from fermentation, throthrough to maturation and bottling • Tasting: sample award-winning meads and cocktails in the Meadery’s oak bar tasting room
Reviewed By RachelM649 - Dublin, Ireland
We were looking for something to do in Kinsale on our free afternoon and the Tourist Office recommend the Mead Co tour. We really enjoyed the tour and Kate was so informative! We had the chance to try different types of Honey and Mead (all were delicious). If in Kinsale, I would ???? recommend taking the time to visit the Mead Co. In the current environment, everything was really well done in terms of social distancing, hand sanitizers etc..
6. Loch Measc Distillery
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By eener
We did this tour with a group of friends, including some kids. The older kids enjoyed it too because it was very interactive. The smelling area for all of the gin ingredients made for a very enhanced tasting. I'm not a gin fan, but this gin is something special. Delicious, and you can really taste all of the different flowers and herbs and spices (some of which is picked right around the grounds of the distillery for an added local bonus). This is a very inspiring story - they had a dream and here it is in reality. Eoin is a great tour guide and has so much knowledge and humour. The tour was excellent and I can't recommend it enough!
7. Clonakilty Distillery
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5.0 based on 100 reviews
Located in the coastal town of Clonakilty, on the Wild Atlantic Way, Clonakilty Distillery is a maritime distillery, owned and run by the Scully family. The Scullys have farmed this coastal land for eight generations, growing barley on the family land at the base of Galley Head Lighthouse. This unspoilt marine environment provides a complexity to the soil that permeates through to each individual grain. Using Water drawn deep from within the untouched rock formations of the ocean cliffs, coupled with the fresh Atlantic sea air, the Scully family have created a range of whiskeys that honour their unique provenance. Discover the people and place behind these award-winning products through a tour of this world class facility.
Reviewed By johnkO748SA
Went to the Gin School this was our second visit and it was excellent. Its a great evening and you end up with a bottle of gin at the end that you can actually day you distelled yourself. Staff are great and very informative and helpful. Followed with dinner in the Whails Tail onsite restaurant which was excellent and a good cocktail menu. A great night out from end to end.
8. Skellig Six18 Distillery & Visitor Experience
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Let us guide you around our distillery, where every drop of our Skellig Six18 Gin has been distilled. Discover the process behind our special recipe, rooted right here in this landscape. Raise your spirits with a gin tasting experience. We'll showcase whiskey distilling traditions and we'd love to share with you our future plans for Skellig Six18 Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey.
Reviewed By 173kerrid
Had a fantastic tour of the distillery today, great set up & Andy was brilliant! Learned so much. Looking forward to seeing the developments in the coming years, great addition to the town - well done!
9. IrishAmerican Whiskeys
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By JuliaODohertyTravels
Michael and Seán welcomed us girls from a 2m masked distance with open arms. The lads were insightful, enthusiastic and spoke passionately about the brand. We were informed that we were the last group of the year but this certainly will not be our last visit! PHENOMENAL value for money!
10. Jameson Distillery Midleton
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4.5 based on 2,081 reviews
Visit Jameson Distillery Midleton and enjoy a host of unique experiences - from a Premium Whiskey Tasting to a workshop at our state of the art Jameson Irish Whiskey Academy. Today, every drop of Jameson enjoyed anywhere in the world is produced here, just 20 minutes’ drive from Cork City. Take a hosted tour of the distillery which brings the fascinating story of Jameson’s rich heritage to life. You will learn about the hard-working people and field-to-glass processes responsible for the whiskey that bears John Jameson’s name. Our Behind The Scenes Tour gives you access to our Micro Distillery, Cooperage, Maturation Warehouse & Distiller’s Cottage.
Reviewed By 962angc - Sydney, Australia
Excellent Tour! Knowledgeable and interesting guide (Mike), really friendly staff, finished off with lovely jameson and ginger ale! Loved the shop as well and really impressed with covid safety!
