Clonakilty Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting, Two Tastings

Walk through a working distillery, taste two whiskeys made there

You get a one-hour guided walk through a working distillery, watch a film of the family farm, and taste two award-winning whiskeys with expert commentary. Everything is wheelchair accessible, and the whole experience wraps in about 90 minutes, leaving your afternoon free.

Step-by-step itinerary

Distillery tour and whiskey tasting

• Explore working distillery sights and sounds
• Learn Irish Whiskey production process
• Taste Clonakilty Whiskey with tutor

The experience

"So you actually make it here?" That's what most people ask the moment they walk in, and yeah. The stills are running, the grain is being mashed, and the whole place smells like fermentation and oak. The Clonakilty Distillery tour puts you on the floor where it happens, not behind glass. Your guide walks you through how Irish whiskey gets made, from the grain to the barrel, and you're standing close enough to hear the equipment work. It's one hour, and it moves at a pace that lets you actually understand what's happening instead of just snapping photos.

After the walk-through, there's a cinematic moment: a short film that flies over the family farm where some of the grain comes from, shot from above so you see the land that feeds the whole operation. Then you settle in for the tasting. Two award-winning Clonakilty whiskeys, guided by someone who knows exactly what you're tasting and why. They're not rushing you through it. They're explaining the notes, the finish, what makes this one different from that one. The distillery also makes gin and vodka, so if whiskey isn't your thing, you'll see that process too, but the tasting focuses on the whiskey.

The whole site is wheelchair accessible (ramps, smooth surfaces, no stairs to the tasting room), and if you're traveling with small kids or infants, strollers work fine on the floors. Public transport gets you close, and the town of Clonakilty itself is small enough that you can walk around after if you want to eat or grab a coffee. It's not a long commitment, which is why it works well if you're splitting a day between Cork city and the West Cork coast.

What’s included

Your experience includes a fully guided tour of the working distillery where you see whiskey, gin, and vodka production firsthand, a short cinematic film flying over the family farm, and a tutored tasting of two award-winning Clonakilty whiskeys with expert commentary.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years): free · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Clonakilty Distillery

Is this one for you?Right for whiskey drinkers or curious spirits travelers who want to understand how it's made without a long commitment. The one-hour tour means you can fit it into a Cork day trip and still have time to explore the West Cork coast or return to the city.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years): free; Infant (under 3): free.

How long is the Clonakilty Distillery tour?

The guided distillery tour is one hour, followed by a tutored tasting of two whiskeys. Plan for about 90 minutes total.

What whiskeys do you taste?

You taste two award-winning Clonakilty whiskeys as part of the guided tasting experience.

Is the distillery wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, including the tasting room. Service animals are allowed.

Does the tour include gin or vodka tasting?

The distillery produces gin and vodka, and you'll see those processes during the tour. The tasting focuses on whiskey.

How do I get to Clonakilty Distillery?

Public transportation options are available nearby. The distillery is in the West Cork town of Clonakilty, about 30 minutes south of Cork city.

What's included in the tour?

The tour includes a fully guided walk through the working distillery, a cinematic film of the family farm, and a guided tasting of two award-winning Clonakilty whiskeys.