Micil Whiskey Experience 1 - Whiskey & Poitín

From$25

1 hour

Galway, Ireland

Full description

Our whiskey & poitín experience is a deep dive into the history of Irish whiskey, beginning back when whiskey and poitín were essentially the same spirit, separated only by the buying of a licence. You’ll discover the real story of our whiskey and how it’s made, and learn all about brewing, distilling, mash bills, cask finishes and maturation. You’ll hear about our own illicit 170-year-old family distilling tradition, and how we make our whiskey here at our distillery today. The experience takes place in the heart of our working distillery and includes three tastings – two independent whiskey bottlings by us and a very special Heritage Edition poitín made with peated barley and oats. It’s a fun, interactive experience that’s a must-do for all whiskey lovers.

Included / Excluded

Poitín Tasting
Whiskey Tasting

Itinerary

Sample local Irish spirits at the first working distillery in Galway for over 100 years during this brief tasting tour of the Distillery. Delve into the distillery’s history, before sampling poitín and gin. Meanwhile, lots as your guide talks you through the production methods and history of both products.

Duration: 45 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

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

Traveler reviews

4.9

30 reviews

Blending history and spirits into a fascinating tour

Educational and entertaining introduction to Galway’s only legal distillery. The distillery’s story is well told and includes plenty of historical information about the local area. The samples on offer are amazing too!

RK-ALJul 3, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great experience

Our guide was very knowledgeable and presented in an excellent way. The experience was worth the time and money. The Irish cream was delicious!! Wish we could get the whiskey and Irish cream in the states. 😊

Departure23031020453Jun 27, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Whiskey & Poitín tasting

I forgot that this is a micro distillery therefore I was looking for a large facility and not the installation accessed through the bar - so if you head here and I'd recommend a visit, read the instructions on the email. :-) Our tour guide, Aoife, was very knowledgeable and passionate about the product and company. The Whiskey & Poitín tasting was a very enjoyable experience. Plenty of produce to buy in the bar afterwards.

MikeTWScotlandJun 25, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great expierience

Great experience for tourists and locals as well. We live in galway and it was enjoyable way to spend time and get known a lot about whiskey and poitin history . Aoife was great ! Recommended 🌟 ⭐️ 🌟 ⭐️ 🌟

Getaway66328768570Jun 12, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great Visit

We had a great visit with Micil. Our guide walked us through some of their history and their unique ingredients and methods. The tasting was fun and we had the opportunity to sample some of their other products after it was over. We bought a bottle of the Irish Cream to take home

kenlin-taJun 11, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Children Allowed

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