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Northern Ireland Spirits Trail

In Northern Ireland we have a passion for distilling, and we'd love to share it with you.

There’s a whole world of spirits to discover here, with a special welcome for everyone who explores it. Of course, if you’re going exploring, you’re going to need a guide. So here it is: a distillery-led trail through Northern Ireland. 

You can expect to encounter all sorts of characterful spirits along the way. There’s some pretty special characters amongst their makers too. So spend a wee while with them. No need to rush. Let the distillers share their pride in their creations with you. Savour the nose and the mouthfeel of each spirit. Experience their individual tastes, the way they express the land of their birth, the grain and the water that brought them into being.

It’s time to hit the trail. So let your senses be your guide. Along with this map of course!

Pick up your Northern Ireland Spirit Trail Distillery Passport from any of the 13 distilleries on the trail and get it stamped as you visit each location. When you’ve visited all stops on the Spirit Trail simply show a copy of your completed passport to a member of staff at your last distillery experience to receive a special souvenir!

Learn more and explore all 13 distilleries on the trail below. 

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In Northern Ireland we have a passion for distilling, and we'd love to share it with you.

Northern Ireland Spirits Trail

There’s a whole world of spirits to discover here, with a special welcome for everyone who explores it. Of course, if you’re going exploring, you’re going to need a guide. So here it is: a distillery-led trail through Northern Ireland. 

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Titanic Distillers at Thompson Dock

Titanic Distillers at Thompson Dock

  • Thompson Dock, Queen's Road

Titanic Distillers is Belfast's first working whiskey distillery in almost 90 years, located in the historic Titanic Pumphouse in Belfast's Titanic Quarter. Visitors can take a…

The Copeland Distillery Experience

The Copeland Distillery Experience

  • The Copeland Distillery

Truly immerse yourself at The Copeland Distillery, where you’ll hear tales of secret smugglers, savage battles and remarkable voyages, all while soaking up our coastal spirits of whiskey, gin, and…

The Echlinville Distillery

The Echlinville Distillery

  • 62 Gransha Road

You’ll find Echlinville Distillery in the drumlin country of the Ards Peninsula. Up here, in the north east corner of the Island, the uniquely temperate micro-climate plays an important role in…

Shortcross Gin Discovery & Tour Experience

Shortcross Gin Discovery & Tour Experience

  • 65 Church Road

The Shortcross Gin Discovery and Tasting experiences take place on Rademon Estate, which dates back to AD 565. Their award-winning gin is Northern Ireland’s first craft gin, made with techniques…

Hinch Distillery Tours

Hinch Distillery Tours

  • 19 Carryduff Road

A tour at Hinch Distillery is not just an exploration of history, production and their bold range of triple distilled whiskeys; it’s an invitation to sit and learn from the characters that bring…

Killowen Distillery Tour & Tasting

Killowen Distillery Tour & Tasting

  • Kilfeaghan Road

Located in the heart of the Mourne Mountains, Killowen Distillery has a ‘Kult’ following and an epic history, due in no small part to its great whiskeys and gins. You’ll find it on…

Two Stacks Whiskey Tour

Two Stacks Whiskey Tour

  • 59 Chancellors Road

Discover the unique story of Two Stacks Irish Whiskey and the history of blending and bonding in Ireland. Learn about the true art of blending whiskey and enjoy exclusive access to Two Stacks…

Woodlab Distillery

Woodlab Distillery

  • 237 Trewmount Road

The gin school at Woodlab Distillery is a unique experience in the science of harnessing nature to extract the flavour profiles present in their gin. When you think of exotic botanicals, you might…

The Boatyard Distillery

The Boatyard Distillery

  • 3 Tully Bay Marina

Situated on the banks of Lough Erne in County Fermanagh, The Boatyard Distillery offers a unique experience for delegates in our picturesque location. The distillery is Fermanagh’s first legal…

Walled City Brewery

Walled City Brewery

  • 70 Ebrington Square

Multi award-winning restaurant and craft brewery at the end of the Peace Bridge. The Walled City Brewery should be on everyone’s bucket list to finish off a great day spent exploring…

Old Bushmills Distillery

Old Bushmills Distillery

  • 2 Distillery Road

In 1608, in Bushmills, a legend was born. In that year, King James I granted a very particular licence to this small village, just a few miles inland from Northern Ireland’s rugged north coast…

 

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