Distillery region, Northern Ireland
Distilleries in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's distillery visits include Bushmills, Titanic Distillers, Hinch and smaller producers such as Killowen and Boatyard. Some offer whiskey tours, while others focus on gin or tasting sessions. Arrange visits by area rather than treating the whole region as one day's itinerary.
- Titanic Distillers offers distillery visits in Belfast
- Hinch offers whiskey tours and a make-your-own-gin blending session
- Copeland recommends booking tours two weeks ahead
- Woodlab has suspended regular scheduled experiences but accepts private enquiries
Map of Northern Ireland distilleries
Distilleries to know
Bushmills
Children under eight cannot join the distillery tour.
Bushmills. Whiskey, tours.
Official websiteEchlinville
Current tour availability could not be verified on the official site. Contact the distillery before planning a visit; this is not a confirmed closure.
Kircubbin. Whiskey, Gin, Vodka, no public tours.
Official websiteHinch
The official experiences page offers a free Belfast return shuttle on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Ballynahinch. Whiskey, Gin, tours, gin school.
Official websiteTitanic Distillers
Choose the Signature Experience for a distillery visit; the separate Dock Tour does not include the distillery or a tasting.
Belfast. Whiskey, Vodka, tours.
Official websiteKillowen
Book a tour directly through the distillery's tour shop.
Killowen. Whiskey, Gin, Poitín, tours.
Official websiteRademon Estate / Shortcross
Check the dated events calendar for gin and whiskey tour availability.
Crossgar. Gin, Whiskey, tours.
Official websiteCopeland
Tours are for adults aged 18 and over; booking two weeks ahead is recommended.
Donaghadee. Gin, Rum, Whiskey, tours.
Official websiteBoatyard
Tours require at least six participants and are for ages 18 and over.
Enniskillen. Gin, tours.
Official websiteWild Atlantic
The advertised one-hour whiskey tour requires five to ten participants.
Aghyaran. Whiskey, Gin, Vodka, tours.
Official websiteWoodlab / Symphonia
Regular scheduled experiences are suspended. Private tours and gin blending can be requested, subject to availability.
Moy. Gin, no public tours, gin school.
Official website
Tour and opening details change; confirm with each distillery before you travel.
Visit guides for Northern Ireland
| Distillery | Region | Spirit | Entry tour | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bushmills Distillery | County Antrim, whisky | Whisky | See booking page | See booking page |
Planning a visit
We suggest a Belfast and County Down plan, a separate Bushmills visit, and separate time for Fermanagh or Tyrone. Book one or two experiences per day rather than crossing the region between appointments. Hinch's 75-minute Classic Tour costs £18.50; its advertised Wednesday and Friday Belfast shuttle can help with a visit without driving. Titanic's 60-minute Signature Experience starts at £20 and is the relevant ticket for a distillery visit. Its cheaper Dock Tour does not include one. Copeland recommends booking two weeks ahead. Boatyard and Wild Atlantic have minimum group sizes, so confirm that your chosen departure can run before arranging the rest of the day.
Gin schools and make-your-own-gin sessions: Hinch (Ballynahinch), Woodlab / Symphonia (private enquiries only) (Moy).
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