Belfast: Explore McConnells Rare Premium Belfast Whisky Tasting
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Extended Access: 90-minutes of immersion.
Expert Led: Led by our Whisky specialists.
Private Tasting Suite: Escape the crowds into an intimate, high-end environment within the prisons historic A-Wing.
The Collectors Advantage: Exclusive opportunity to buy Distillery exclusive release with personalised advice from your guide.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Alcoholic beverage (18+ older) restrictions applies
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Experience our elevated premium tour. While others finish their journey at the main bar, you will be welcomed to our Private Tasting Suite. Here, under the guidance of our Whisky Specialist, you will explore the evolution of McConnell's from its 1776 roots to its modern-day 'super premium' revivals. Taste Rare and super premium distillery exclusives. The Premium experience includes 5 pours. The Heritage: Start with our "New Make" spirit, straight off the stills, right here in Belfast. The Icons: The award winning 5-year-old and the rich Sherry Cask finish. The Premium Revival: Sample rare, aged distillery exclusive, World Whiskies Award Winning McConnell’s Old Cromac Collection,20 year-old Single Malt, Tawny Port Finish followed by our Cask Strength Sherry Cask Finish. Hear the untold stories. Learn about the 1909 Great fire that nearly silenced the brand forever and the secret blending techniques that made McConnell's the Whisky of choice in the early 20th century rumoured to have been served on board the Titanic!
What‘s Included
A Welcome drink & 5- Dram tastings included
McConnell's Distillery tour
Guide
No food included
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Belfast: Explore McConnells Rare Premium Belfast Whisky Tasting
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Brilliant New Distillery
cilliano187,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I've been on a few distillery tours across Ireland and McConnells stood out as a nice change of pace. The distillery is beautiful and very unique. We did the premium tour, which has the added benefit of 2 premium whiskeys, which are worth the price of admission, and more. Our tour guide, Sam, was the highlight of our tour. Having a local guide with a personality like her's made this tour great. I wish every distillery had someone like Sam to do their tours. I highly recommend McConnells for anyone interested in it.
Amazing Tour!
D9356AKkevinp,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was amazing!, you should do the premium tasting tour.
Beautiful distillery and Whiskey
Gavgill123,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a beautiful distillery in a very historical building in Belfast. And a wonderful tour with beautiful whiskey
If you visit Belfast, you have to attend this tour!
Passenger59414657156,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sam is a wonderful tour guide! Great tour, very interesting! Tasting experience was amazing!
Amazing venue, whisky and tour guide
hannahmeads13,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The venue was stunning, the tour was informative and fun and the whisky tasted incredible. 5 stars to our tour guide Gerald who was super - very knowledgeable, friendly and approachable.
Worth the visit
Matt M,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nikki was a brilliant guide and very informative. Spend extra time just chatting with us after as well! Can’t recommend her enough
A blend of Belfast history
861daniell,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant tour of the distillery with Ethan followed by a connoisseur tasting with Sam. Both really good fun and full of local knowledge. Thanks Sam and Ethan! Blending two integral parts of Belfast's history, the gaol and whisky*
Brilliant!
michaelmC953SW,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant Tour. Gerald was incredibly knowledgeable about both the Gaol and the Whisky. It also helps that the Whisky is great.
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