McConnell's Distillery Experience with Tasting
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
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.
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
Discover the history of McConnell’s Irish Whisky on a guided tour of the McConnell's Distillery in Belfast. Learn about the distilling process and taste some of McConnell’s award-winning Irish whiskies. Explore Belfast's newest distillery at the transformed A-Wing of Crumlin Road Gaol. Guided by expert hosts, come behind the scenes to learn about a brand born in Belfast in 1776, restored for the 21st century. You’ll find out why McConnell’s is so proud of its Belfast beginnings and hear how the city is woven into the creation of every bottle. You'll love exploring the transformed gaol, getting up close to the distilling process and, of course, finishing with a tasting of McConnell's award-winning Irish whisky. Alongside the tours, McConnell’s Distillery offers a curated shopping experience, café and bar.
What‘s Included
Activity includes a welcome drink, McConnell's 5 Year, McConnell's Sherry Cask and some 'new make', straight off the stills.
Guide is not licensed or certified
Tips & Gratuities
Options
Signature Tour without Tasting
Signature of McConnell's Distillery with Tasting
Reviews
301 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well worth it!!
kclark1607,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour, really interesting even if you’re not that interested in whisky!! Highly recommend and special mention to our tour guide Owen who did a brilliant job.
Awesome
catherinekE4394XG,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00💯 I would recommend this tour. It perfect timing for a tour, interesting info and a good laugh. Sam our tour guide made it even better. Good craic
McConnells Distillery Visit
M359SLjulianc,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent to hear the story and be taken through the tasting.
Quality all round, will return!
Michelle E,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great place, beautifully designed refurbished historic building with friendly, informative staff. Good value tour & tasting…well worth a visit!
Whiskey tour and rugby
EMTC,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked the whiskey tour with food and watching a 6 nations rugby game. Firs, the tour was amazing. Our guide, Sam, gave a true Belfast welcome and was full of local knowledge and sayings! She was a joy and the tour is worth it for this alone. The building,wow. An old victoria gaol, reinvented in to a whiskey distillery but without losing it's history, great job. The whiskey or whisky - it wasn't the full tasting but the 5 Yr old we tatsed, the entry level, was very smooth and full of flavour. Definitely coming back to do a more in depth tasting!
A Truly Enjoyable Visit with a Great Guide
norien2026,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’d like to thank Sam, our tour guide, for making the visit so special. She was warm and knowledgeable, and her enthusiasm came through in the way she guided us. The tasting was another lovely highlight, and I’d happily recommend the experience.
Great tour
billtQ6208LA,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Friendly atmosphere; very knowledgeable staff
Great History and Whisky
Mary T,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We do enjoyed our tour and tasting. Owen was a fantastic tour guide. He was both charming and informative. We learned of the history of McConnell Whisky and of its renaissance. The whisky is delicious too! Highly recommend!
Excellent Time At The Bar
163d ith ,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Landed up to the bar and was served by Cathaoir, he was friendly, polite and very informative! An absolute gentleman and an excellent mixologist.
Informative and fantastic!
DigiDonn,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. Very informative, the tour guide, Ethan I think his name was, he was fantastic. They have done a fantastic job renovating the historical building of Crumlin Road Gaol. And of course it ended with a fantastic tasting experience. I definitely recommend going!
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