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

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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Sláinte mhaith

Interesting and informative tour with enterprising and passionate guys, A must-try

Newbie1962Aug 14, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Bucket List MUST!

This was the BEST tour! I've done several distillery, brewery or winery tours... our guide at Micil was great! She gave us so much information about the history of spirits in Ireland and Galway, very interesting and different than the North American story. The tastings were generous and our guide obliged one guest with a substitution when requested. I came back to the States with multiple bottles, which NOW are rare, and highly prized as "one of a kind" in my home Pub. Enjoyed every minute and sip.

amymI7526AOJul 23, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Entertaining and informative Micil tasting

We were captivated for the whole hour of this experience. A lot of interesting information presented in a very professional and entertaining way. Learnt a lot including the right way to taste whisky!

ClaireH330Jun 30, 2026TRIPADVISOR

No matter how many tastings one does, one still learns something new. Especially the information about Poitin was excellent.

Funny, friendly, and informative.

Frank RJun 28, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Whiskey tasting and history

Fantastic experience, definitely worth it. First you think what kind of pub is this, until you walk on to the brewery. At a very fast pace, the history of gin, poitin and whiskey is told with a lot of humor. But above all, well-filled glasses of high quality. I really enjoyed it.

Camper53220333893Jun 25, 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