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Micil Distillery Experience 2 - Gin, Poitín and Whiskey

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1 hour
Galway, Ireland

Full description

The tour focuses on the story of how our Distillery came to be, from the original founder who started with a small stillhouse in the hills of South Connemara to the current head distiller, his great-great-great-grandson. You'll learn the real history of poitín and whiskey how they're made, and what makes our own products so unique. You'll experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of a working distillery, hear some interesting, funny and daring stories, and get to taste for yourself the products we continue to make in a time-honoured tradition: spirits steeped in heritage, yet of their time.

Included / Excluded

  • Poitín and Whiskey Tasting Experience
  • Professional tour guide
  • Food, however Oslo Bar serves food daily

Itinerary

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A fascinating look at Galway's first working distillery in over 100 years

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES

Meeting point

Start Location

Unknown location

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • Gift shop is available at the distillery
  • Minimum age to taste alcohol is 18 years
  • The distillery can be a little chilly sometimes, so best to bring a jacket

Traveler reviews

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Worthwhile trip and value for the money!!

Really nice place and good atmosphere. The knowledge of the presenter was awesome! The drinks were good and good service if you wanted to test the other drinks they had. Also very nice that they serve food in the bar below which you could go to afterwards or in advance. Worth a visit, definitely!!

Christine Vagst... JJun 7, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Go to Micil! You will not be disapponted!

This was an amazing experience. I believe her name was Evie but not sure of the spelling. She was very informative, went through the history,, processes, the lay of the land and especially the myths about Poitin. We were fortunate because the other people coming didn’t show so we had her to ourselves. We were able to sample everything and I am bringing home a few bottles, t-shirts and a wonderful memory of Micil. I would recommend this to anyone.

Melissa BMay 31, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Wonderful experience

This was a wonderful experience! Our guide explained the history of Micil’s and was in depth in explaining what goes into making the different alcohols. The tasting of the different alcohols was quite generous.

Lisa_MMay 27, 2026VIATOR

Great experience

Very good guide, lots of answers to questions were elaborated and continuous insights delivered. Great tasting spirits part of Irish culture.

DavidN5043May 10, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Fantastic time

Fantastic experience, not to be missed.

X6134UNjohnfMay 4, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Gift shop is available at the distillery Minimum age to taste alcohol is 18 years The distillery can be a little chilly sometimes, so best to bring a jacket
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