Micil Whiskey Experience 1 - Whiskey & Poitín
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
Poitín Tasting
Whiskey Tasting
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Micil Whiskey Experience 1 - Whiskey & Poitín
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great whiskey tasting
theodorav2024,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour and tasting experience! People who work there are so friendly and knowledgeable :)) Would recommend if you are in Galway
Top class tasting/tour
Eamon57,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on this tasting/tour yesterday with my Son and Son in Law. The tour was hosted by Aoife and she was excellent...knowledgeable, informative and witty. The tastings were generous and the product(s) were top class. I can say with confidence that the value for money for this tasting/tour is unequivocally the best you'll find anywhere in the whiskey making world. In summary, I would highly recommend this tour.
Knowledgable and historic
MaursandKevin2022,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really great visit . Michael was our guide and was brilliant Gave a detailed history of whiskey and poitin We were able to sample two whiskeys and a poitin
Great experience - learned much about poitin
marknO8730ID,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful time learning about Poitin and Irish whiskey. I definitely recommend, especially if you’re interested in poitin.
A lovely little distillery in a charming area of Galway
gregwatson08,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were in Galway for a bit longer than we probably should have been and were very happy to have stumbled upon our tasting experience at Micil. Our guide was engaging and the story of the distillery and Poitin was unique - this was our 4th distillery tour in Ireland and the first one that really went into that history. The whiskey was also quite tasty- we also got a bonus tasting of gin at the end and, as a gin LOVER, it was some of the best gin I've ever had - ended up buying two bottles to bring home.
Came for the whiskey, stayed for the gin!
M5397NDchrism,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I are new to the world of whiskey and after touring some of the larger distilleries in Dublin, we where happy to learn that there was a working distillery in Galway that we could visit while staying there. The Oslo bar, which you walk through to get to the distillery, was under construction during our visit, but signs clearly pointed us the way to the distillery in the back. Our tour guide, Michael, was warm and engaging. What we appreciated about the Micil experience over those of the larger distilleries, was the simplicity. There were nine of us in the group (as opposed to 20 in some of the other distilleries) and the tasting room had a family room/small pub vibe. While not as flashy as some of the other whiskey tour options, we got a real sense of the story behind Micil along with some added "hands on" elements like passing around a stave from an aging barrel to see the absorption of the whiskey into the wood. After wrapping up the whiskey and poitn tastings (our fist time coming across poitin), we were treated to Micil's Irish Gin. This was an unanticipated surprise and I was blown away by the flavour profile. This is by far the best gin I've ever had. While we didn't purchase a bottle at the distillery, we made sure to get a bottle at the duty free store at the airport before going home.
• Discovering the True Spirit of Ireland: My First Whiskey Tasting
981marzias,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Whiskey Tasting Experience Review This was my very first whiskey tasting experience, and I absolutely loved it. I decided to join the tour because my boyfriend, who lives in Italy, suggested I try poitín — a traditional Irish spirit that’s only produced here in Ireland. I’m not an expert when it comes to whiskey, but I really appreciated the whole experience: the rich aromas, the smooth taste, and especially the lingering flavor that stayed on my palate afterward. It was fascinating to learn more about the history and production process, and it gave me a deeper appreciation for Irish craftsmanship. Overall, it was a wonderful introduction to the world of whiskey — and poitín in particular — and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone curious to try something truly Irish.
Excellent tasting.
Odyssey44441615053,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend. Michael was very informative and made the tasting fun. Gave us the background of whiskey in Ireland.
Good times and good whiskey
robertfL4315WL,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience at the distillery. The guide was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information about the Micil products. We would highly recommend!
Whiskey tour
U3853OCemilyl,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael was our tour guide. He was excellent. Definitely a must do experience. This is my second time. A hidden gem in galway
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