Overview
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Step inside Galway cities only working distillery for a one-of-a-kind journey into Ireland’s oldest spirits. Discover how whiskey and poitín began as the same drink, separated only by the buying of a licence, and explore centuries of distilling tradition brought to life through our family’s 170-year-old illicit heritage.
Learn the secrets of brewing, mash bills, cask finishes and maturation, and see how we make whiskey today using time-honoured methods. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of rebellion, craftsmanship and community that makes our Micil spirits truly unique.
Your experience includes three guided tastings – two styles of whiskey plus a very special Heritage Edition poitín made with peated barley and oats.
It’s interactive, authentic, and an absolute must-do when visiting Galway.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Galway
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.
Options
Micil Whiskey Experience 1 - Whiskey & Poitín
What‘s Included
Poitín Tasting
Whiskey Tasting
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience
alicelH8UK,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic event! I've been to several Micil tasting events and every time I've been delighted with the experience. Staff is super nice and always happy to share their knowledge 😊 The cheese pairing was amazing!
Like whiskey and travel to Galway, this is a must visit!
VanLingen,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice and friendly people! You can touch and feel their passion. Good history lesson and excellent whiskey tasting. Note: this is mostly a tasting event, the distillery show is just a quick look (noting wrong with that, just be aware)
Not again...
419werneru,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00The young lady simply rambled through her text. There was no consideration for other languages, even when asked to speak a bit slower so that we could understand. A printed page in German was therefore of little help. This is no way to win customers....
Great micro-distillery visit. Worth every penny
craigk546,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aoife knows what's up and brings the local knowledge. She gladly let us join the tour experience without a res and took excellent care of the group of six visitors. Great stories and explanations of the differences between whiskeys and Poitin, an Irish moonshine, including their histories. The experience included tastes of four, maybe five distillates. Micil's poitin stands out as the most Irish and local drinks. Seriously delish! Their whiskeys are likewise remarkable. The distillery is in the back of the OSLO brewpub, which is a great place for some local brews. Thank Heaven you can even buy a bottle of Micil at the Dublin Airport if your bags are already heavy!
If you want to know about Irish whiskey the tour of Micil Distillery is a must.
Relax00033978765,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative, great to learn about Irish whiskey with tastings. Thank you to Aoife. Highly recommend the tour.
Worth to go and learn
michaelwS1102JR,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good explaiend, I did not knew that Poitín helps against arthritis. ;)
A wonderful experience you shouldn't miss
MIG6226,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic visit to Micil Distillery in Salthill recently —an absolute hidden gem along the Wild Atlantic Way and from the moment we arrived, we were made feel so welcome by Jessica, which really set the tone for the whole experience. Aoife who was our host and guide was exceptional —her storytelling was witty, informative, and full of personality as she brought the history of the distillery, along with the different styles of whiskey and poitín, to life but … I’m still not convinced she doesn’t have a soft spot for the Scots! I was there with my son, who’s toured distilleries all over Europe and Australia, and he rates Aoife as one of the very best at her job and a great addition to the whole visitor experience at Micil. It’s a real working distillery, which makes a big difference—you get to see the whole distillery in action, adding a real sense of authenticity to the visit. It's easy enough to find as it tucked away at the back of the Oslo Bar in Salthill—definitely one to put at the top of your list! An absolute wonderful and memorable experience that I’d highly recommend to anyone visiting the area or even for locals who want to enjoy local enterprise. Give it a try and I guarantee you'll want to go back again... I did!
Excellent Whiskey Tasting experience
brianbU3151QF,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Micil Distillery Experience was fantastic. The guide was very knowledgeable, we learned so much about about the origins of the whiskey, poitin and distilling. The whiskey and poitin went down very easily and for dessert an Irish cream liqueur which was delicious. I would definitely recommend a visit to Micil Distillery.
Terrific Family-run distillery experience
TheCreek17,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome distillery experience with a small/local feel. Very different than the other much larger distilleries in Ireland. Terrific selection of gins and whiskies, and their historical reincarnation of poitin was also a fun twist. Definitely recommend hitting this place up when you’re in Galway!
Well worth the visit!
heathersF5913NI,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Highly recommend if you're in the area. Aoife was a fantastic guide and we learned so much. I love that we got to try Irish whiskey in a distillery that had so much history in the area. It made it that much more special. Also best Irish cream I've ever had!
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