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Explore the Making & Tasting of Mead

4.99
5.0(172 reviews)
1 hour
English
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1 hour

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Our fun, one hour tour brings visitors on a journey through the history of mead. The stories of mead and honey are thousands of years old, and are intertwined with Ireland's myths and legends.

Taste the honey that we use to make our delicious mead. Learn all about the making of mead. Enjoy a guided tasting of this refreshingly different drink with our mead experts.

Kinsale Mead Co. is Ireland’s first Meadery in 200 years. We love to share our passion and knowledge of all things mead and honey.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

About Kinsale Meads | Light and Refreshing | Fermented Off dry (12% ABV) Myths & Legends | The evolution of mead through history | Stories about Myths, Legends & Kings in Ireland Bee Judgments & Honey Tasting | Ancient Irish Bee Laws | Tasting of 3 unique raw honeys | Learn about all about bees, honey & biodiversity | Bee to Bottle | Modern mead making from fermentation to bottling | The stories behind our wine & whiskey barrels that we use for maturation Tasting | Sample award-winning meads and cocktails | Kinsale Mead’s best food pairings | Family Run | Kate and Denis Dempsey love to share their passion and knowledge! Kinsale | Bustling harbour town | Gourmet capital of Ireland | Great pubs & restaurants It is also an opportunity to visit our beautiful town of Kinsale with its historic streets, harbour and great restaurants.

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Selection of Kinsale Mead Co.'s award winning meads

A guided tasting of our award winning meads will conclude the tour.

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Explore the Making & Tasting of Mead

What‘s Included

Free car parking next to the meadery

Tour includes guided tasting of our award-winning meads and cocktails in the Meadery’s oak bar tasting room

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.99

172 reviews

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  • Another highlight of Kinsale

    RolfKlostermann,May 28, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    A very informative and engaging introduction to the history and significance of mead in Ireland, with interesting insights into mead production as well as the origin and taste of the various honey types processed here. The guide presented everything in a clear, convincing, and friendly manner. The tasting shows that there is also delicious dry mead that deserves its name, which is hardly available in Germany. For mead lovers, this is a fantastic experience that belongs on the bucket list when visiting South Ireland. Parking is available right at the door, and there is also a beautiful view of Kinsale on top of that.

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  • A Tour Worth Raising a Glass To

    siejoepuntnl,May 27, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We weren't quite sure what to expect, but what we got was one of the most enjoyable and memorable experiences of our trip. Our guide Cara was simply outstanding — lively, engaging, and clearly passionate about her subject. She wove together history, heritage, and Irish mythology in a way that felt completely natural, turning what could have been a straightforward tasting into something far richer. Her storytelling had us hanging on every word. We were lucky enough to have the tour just for the two of us, which made it feel all the more personal and unhurried — a rare treat. The site itself is on an unusual place, but the tastings did full justice to what's on offer. What struck us most, though, was the broader story: the revival of mead in Ireland feels like a genuine cultural homecoming. This is a drink with deep roots in Irish tradition, and it's wonderful to see it being made with such care and enthusiasm. If you'd told us before the visit that we'd be leaving as mead converts, we wouldn't have believed you. Whether you're a curious first-timer or someone already drawn to Ireland's craft drinks scene, this is an experience that rewards the detour. Cara alone is worth the visit.

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  • Bees Knees of Tours

    Brian P,May 23, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I was slightly skeptical about our visit given my experience with mead in the U.S. Our visit exceeded expectations. Cara was our tour guide and she brought a wonderful combination of knowledge, humor and expertise to the tour. It started with an engaging history of mead and background of the company. The tour included a hands on taste of different honey that provides background for the tasting at the end. The mead itself was much better than anticipated!

  • Good time, would defiantly recommend.

    E2147COkellyr,May 19, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a great time, our guide was very informative and interesting. The mead we brought home was a big hit with our friends that wasn't able to join our trip.

  • It’s the Bees Knees!

    Kidster58,May 11, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a wonderful time! We learned about the history of mead, how it is made, tasted various honeys and delicious meads. This is a great experience!

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  • Great time.

    kellyins,May 9, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great experience, and wonderful time.

  • Really great tour

    I382ANleeo,May 9, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Highly recommend this tour! The tour was very informative (and very well done). The award winning meads in the tasting were wonderful…ended up buying two bottles that I have to figure out how to get in my suitcase for the trip home! I am a beginning home brewer and learned so much from talking to the owner.

  • Highly Recommend This Wonderful Experience

    conormN3402JI,May 4, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Had a fantastic time chatting to Dennis and Kate who run this beautiful Meadery. We had a lovely tasting and a free tour whilst talking to Dennis about the history and business of making mead, even getting advice on my own hobbyist mead based on Dennis’ experience. A truly lovely couple and a fantastic tasting mead well-worth the affordable price. Cannot recommend this place enough.

  • What an experience!

    I6153OEdough,May 3, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    One of the best tours we have taken during this trip to Ireland. The integrated historic aspect as well as the amazing flavors to choose from, made it a memorable experience. Highly recommended

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  • Must do in kinsale!

    ani g,May 2, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Super nice owner and tour operator! Learned a lot about the history of mead and got to try their various varieties of different meads. Didn’t know how good mead was until today. Thanks for the knowledge :)

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