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Immerse yourself in a unique sensory experience by booking a behind the scenes tour of a real working distillery. A must-see for anyone wanting a hands-on whiskey experience in the comfort of intimate group sizes. Combining world-class visitor facilities, the very best in multi-media presentation and expert guides, visitors will experience first-hand the smell, sound, feel and taste of a distillery creating genuine Irish spirits.

Visitors can learn all about this grain to glass distillation processes and the unique provenance of these award-winning spirits, while admiring the state-of-the-art distillery building, which overlooks Clonakilty town.

At the end of the tour, visitors will enjoy a tutored tasting with an expert tour guide, sampling a range of premium quality whiskey, including a selection of limited cask collaboration releases, which are available nowhere else.

For a more in-depth experience, visitors can become a gin distiller and craft their own unique spirit in the Minke Gin School. Here they will learn all about the gin-making process and distil their very own bespoke bottle, in Munster’s only gin school.

Opening times are subject to change and pre-booking is advised. For more information email visitorcentre@clonakiltydistillery.ie or call +353 (0) 23 887 8020. Alternatively book online.


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