Shed Distillery tour in rural Ireland: Whiskey and gin tasting

Taste whiskey and gin inside Connacht's first distillery in over a century

A guided tour of the Shed Distillery of PJ Rigney in rural Ireland, where you taste Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey with an expert guide and finish with a Gunpowder Irish Gin and Tonic at the Honey Badger bar in the botanical glasshouse. The tour runs two hours and welcomes children (under 18s accompanied by a paying adult) and non-drinkers, who can sample a Curious Botanical Mocktail instead. A live English-speaking guide leads the experience.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit and tasting at Shed Distillery

• Journey to rural Ireland distillery
• Explore first Connacht distillery in 101 years
• Guided tour of Shed Distillery
• Expert tasting of Drumshanbo Single Pot Irish Whiskey
• Enjoy Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin and Tonic
• Relax at Honey Badger bar in botanical glasshouse

The experience

The Shed Distillery of PJ Rigney sits in rural Ireland as the first distillery to open in Connacht in over 101 years. The tour is fully guided, meaning a Curious Ambassador walks you through the operation and the story behind Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey and Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin: the distillery's flagship creations. You're not watching from behind glass. You move through the working space itself and see how PJ Rigney's creations actually come together.

The tasting is built into the experience. You'll taste the Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey with your guide, who explains what you're tasting and why it matters. After that, you move to the Honey Badger bar inside the majestic botanical glasshouse, where you finish with a Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin and Tonic. Non-drinkers and designated drivers get a Curious Botanical Mocktail instead, so everyone at the table has something in hand. Children under 18 are welcome as long as a paying adult comes with them. They go on their own curious journey through the distillery.

The whole tour takes two hours. All areas are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are nearby. Service animals are allowed, and if you're traveling with infants or small children, you can bring a pram or stroller.

What’s included

• Expert tasting of Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey with a Curious Ambassador guide.
• Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin and Tonic at the Honey Badger bar in the botanical glasshouse.
• a Curious Botanical Mocktail for non-drinkers and designated drivers.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 11:30, the last at 16:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (under 18)

GroupUp to 26

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 nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by The Shed Distillery

Is this one for you?Two hours is enough to move through the working distillery, taste the whiskey with a guide, and finish at the bar: tight enough to fit into a morning or afternoon without eating the whole day, but long enough to actually understand the place and the spirits instead of rushing through.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 18).

What is the Shed Distillery of PJ Rigney?

The Shed Distillery of PJ Rigney is the first distillery to open in Connacht in over 101 years, located in rural Ireland. It produces Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, and other spirits created by PJ Rigney. The tour takes you through the fully operational distillery itself.

What do I taste on this tour?

You taste Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey with a Curious Ambassador guide, then finish with a Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin and Tonic at the Honey Badger bar in the botanical glasshouse. Non-drinkers and designated drivers sample a Curious Botanical Mocktail instead.

How long does the tour take?

The tour takes two hours and includes the guided walk through the distillery, the whiskey tasting, and the gin and tonic at the Honey Badger bar.

Is the distillery accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, all areas and surfaces of the Shed Distillery are wheelchair accessible. Public transportation options are available nearby, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.