Signature Distillery Tour & Tastings

Includes
50-60 minute distillery Tour
Welcome drink: McConnell’s 5yr & Ginger Ale
Tasting of three McConnell’s Spirits
Dram 1: McConnell’s Single Malt New Make Spirit
Dram 2: McConnell’s 5yr Old Blend
Dram 3: McConnell’s Sherry Cask Finish

Overview

Explore a working whisky distillery set inside the transformed A-Wing of a historic former gaol. Your guided tour takes you through the story of Irish whisky, from its heritage to the modern-day distilling process. Get a closer look at how the whisky is made before finishing with a tasting of award-winning Irish whisky.

Features

ID Required
Photo ID
Start Times
Mon to Sun 12:30, 13:30, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00.
Allow
90 minutes
Runs
1 Jan - 31 Dec

Venue

McConnell's Distillery

Step inside Belfast’s newest distillery, set in the transformed A-Wing of the historic Crumlin Road Gaol.

An expert host will take you behind the scenes to discover the story of McConnell’s Irish Whisky, a Belfast brand dating back to 1776. You’ll hear about its roots in the city, see how the whisky is made and get an up-close look at the distilling process.

The tour finishes with a tasting of McConnell’s Irish Whisky, giving you the chance to sample the finished product for yourself.

There’s also a café, bar and shop on site, while The Long Serve Bar offers a hands-on cocktail experience. Guided by the resident mixologists, you can learn how to make long serves and McConnell’s cocktails before enjoying your creations.

Access
Wheelchair access
Disabled toilets
Parking
Free carpark
Food & Drink
Bar
Opening Times
9:30 - 17:30 · Mon - Sun · Jan - Dec

Similar Options

Belfast Connoisseur Distillery Tour & Private Tastings Stag Do Ideas

Connoisseur Distillery Tour & Private Tastings

McConnell's Distillery

0.9 mile from Belfast centre

Take your whisky tasting up a level with a guided distillery tour and a private tasting of premium Irish whiskies.

You’ll learn more about the origins of Irish whiskey and get a closer look at the distilling process before heading to a private tasting room. Here, you’ll sample a selection of rare and unreleased whisky expressions that aren’t usually available to try.

A great choice for groups looking to discover more about Irish whiskey while tasting something a little different.

New

Stag Do Locations

England

Scotland

Wales

Northern Ireland

Bulgaria

Croatia

Czech Republic

Estonia

Germany

Greece

Holland

Hungary

Ireland

Latvia

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Slovakia

Spain

United States