Belfast Distillery Tour and Whiskey Tasting

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.

Meeting Point

McConnell’s Distillery & Visitor Experience

A Wing, Crumlin Road Gaol, 53-55, Crumlin Rd, Belfast BT14 6ST, UK

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.

What's included:

• Guide is not licensed or certified

Not included:

• Tips & Gratuities

What to expect:

McConnell’s Distillery & Visitor 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.