Whiskey & Poitín: Irish Distilling History

Explore Irish whiskey’s rich history with tastings, stories, and traditions at our distillery. Discover unique flavors and heritage poitín.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Galway - Experience a taste of local Irish spirits at Galway’s first operational distillery in over a century with this concise tasting tour. Explore the distillery’s rich history, then enjoy samples of poitín and gin. As you savor these spirits, your guide will explain the production techniques and historical background of each product.
What's Included
  • Poitín Tasting
  • Whiskey Tasting
Additional Information

Step into Galway city’s only operational distillery for a unique journey into Ireland’s oldest spirits. Discover the shared origins of whiskey and poitín, once the same drink, distinguished only by the purchase of a license, and delve into centuries of distilling tradition brought to life through our family’s 170-year-old illicit legacy.
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Location
The Oslo Bar
Upper Salthill Road
Enter the Oslo Bar, go to the back, take the stairs up to your left and we are there!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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981marzias
Oct 17, 2025
• Discovering the True Spirit of Ireland: My First Whiskey Tasting - Whiskey 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.
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Odyssey44441615053
Oct 9, 2025
Excellent tasting. - Highly recommend. Michael was very informative and made the tasting fun. Gave us the background of whiskey in Ireland.
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Robertfl4315wl
Oct 3, 2025
Good times and good whiskey - We 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!
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U3853ocemilyl
Sep 14, 2025
Whiskey tour - Michael 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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Marymm8911mi
Sep 11, 2025
A unique and memorable Irish experience. - We had a terrific time- one of our most memorable experiences on our trip! Our son was looking for a rare whiskey that he couldn’t find in the US, and Micil’s offered him plenty of choices. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining. We learned a lot about the history of whiskey and poteen, and enjoyed our tastings.
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Gerryflyalot
Sep 7, 2025
Enjoying a tipple with Micil - Great tour. Personal and friendly. Great history of the distillery and whiskey and poitin, in general Jessica was a supper host and the samples were generous.
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From $29
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).