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McConnell's Distillery Experience with Tasting

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Location
Belfast
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Duration
1 hour
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English
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Dive into whiskey history at McConnell's Distillery! Enjoy a tour through Crumlin Road Gaol's transformed A Wing, discover the brand's revival, and savor award-winning samples.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Explore our distillery, launched following the transformation of A Wing at Crumlin Road Gaol, taking you on a behind the scenes tour of our state-of-the-art distillery set against an historic background.


Learn about the revival of a proud Belfast Born brand, before sampling our award-winning whiskies and ‘new make’ which has been produced on site, straight off the stills.

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Activity includes a welcome drink, McConnell's 5 Year, McConnell's Sherry Cask and some 'new make', straight off the stills.
Guide is not licensed or certified
Tips & Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Alcoholic beverage (18+ older) restrictions applies.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Our state-of-the-art distillery in the heart of North Belfast is housed within a restored listed building. Offering guided tours that uncover the unique history of an iconic Belfast brand, McConnell’s Irish Whisky, you’ll hear the stories of Belfast’s illustrious distilling past in a landmark setting. Join us to find out more about a brand born in Belfast in 1776, that is now being restored globally. You’ll learn about the distilling process and of course, taste some of our distillery's award-winning Irish whiskies along the way. Our distillery also offers visitors a fantastic shop to pick up gifts, an all-day café, plus a fully licensed bar to enjoy after the tour. Signature Activity: Observe the process of making triple-distilled, single malt Irish whiskey and of course, sample some of our award-winning whiskies along the way. Activity includes a welcome drink, McConnell's 5 Year, McConnell's Sherry Cask and some 'new make', straight off the stills.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

McConnell’s Distillery & Visitor Experience, Crumlin Road, Belfast Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, GB, BT14 6ST

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No meet up point. Please check in at the main reception desk on arrival at the Distillery. You will find us at A-Wing, Crumlin Road Gaol.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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