Tours/Cork/Clonakilty Distillery Tour & Classic Whiskey Tasting
Viator · group up to 6 pax

Clonakilty Distillery Tour & Classic Whiskey Tasting

4.9(113)Cork1 hour
VIATOR2.5(2)TRIPADVISOR4.9(111)

Description

A sensory adventure awaits, experiencing the sights, sounds, and aroma of a distillery creating premium Irish Whiskey, Gin & Vodka, in the beautiful West Cork town of Clonakilty.

Tour Options

Clonakilty Distillery Tour & Classic Whiskey Tasting

Itinerary

Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of our working distillery, guided by our expert tour guides. Delve into the process of Irish Whiskey production, before tasting the finished product! This one hour distillery tour concludes with a tutored tasting of Clonakilty Whiskey.

Highlights

Guided tasting of two award-winning Clonakilty whiskeys.
Fully guided tour of our working distillery.
An cinematic journey flying over our family farm.

What's included

Included
Guided tasting of two award-winning Clonakilty whiskeys.
Fully guided tour of our working distillery.
An cinematic journey flying over our family farm.
Not included
Under 18's are not served alcohol.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(113)

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T1727PJjillf
May 23, 2026
Great tour, well worth going.

Very interesting tour, with lots of information. The stills were explaned, and the process. Ended up with samples and told how the taste can change, and how the years can make a difference. Fascinating. Well worth going.

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janhB1058WA
May 12, 2026
Fantastic educational tour. James was a super friendly guide. Wonderful tasting. Def do the 5 tasting tour.

Excellent tasting. Highly recommend.

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douglasbT5208TA
March 19, 2026
Great Place to Visit

Went to the distillery on a bus trip. Staff were very friendly. Sampled some great whiskey’s. Beautiful town and country side.

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Jfairandunbiased
January 3, 2026
Great tour

Fantastic and knowledgeable tour! I would recommend the tour and visit to the surrounding town. West cork is also a must see.

Operator response

Thank you for leaving a review. I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit!

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Jaco v
December 31, 2025
Fantastic

Excellent whiskey! Great host! Sush was fantastic.. highly recommend whiskey and tasing experience. And if you don’t like whiskey, they have gin and vodka as well

Operator response

Hi Jaco! I am delighted to hear that you had a great time on the distillery tour with Sushreeth. We hope to welcome you back soon. Sláinte!

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ExiledHighlander
December 11, 2025
Excellent distillery tour.

Excellent small group tour. Very personalised and very informative. Well worth the time and definitely worth trying the flights of whiskey.

Operator response

Hello, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed the small group experience and found it both personal and informative. Great to hear the whiskey flights added to the enjoyment—we’ll be sure to share your feedback with the team.

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RebeccaOC1998
November 12, 2025
Brilliant Whiskey Tour Experience

Had such a fantastic experience with James as the tour guide, I would highly recommend anyone who has an interest in whiskey to go on this tour!

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a fantastic experience with James. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the tour, especially since whiskey lovers are always in for a treat. We’ll be sure to pass along your recommendation to James—he’ll be so happy to hear it! We hope to welcome you back on another tour soon!

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332Adare
October 30, 2025
Enjoyable tour and tasting - essential tourist activity!

Thoroughly enjoyable informative tour. Smart modern surroundings and fun tour guides by the enthusiastic and knowledgeable James. Great couple of hours of tourist essential ended with a delicious tasting session.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it both informative and fun. James will be especially pleased to know his enthusiasm and knowledge made a positive impact on your experience. We always aim to provide a great mix of education and enjoyment, and we're glad you had a memorable time with us. We hope the tasting session was the perfect cherry on top! We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic visit in the future.

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jfiliberti
October 29, 2025
Excellent tour!

James was a superb tour guide and completely explained the process of making their Irish whiskey. You will not be disappointed!

Operator response

Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear that James made such a positive impression as your tour guide. It’s great to know you enjoyed learning about the whiskey-making process. We take a lot of pride in offering an in-depth and engaging experience, and it’s rewarding to hear that you found it both informative and enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back soon—there’s always more to discover!

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suzannew500
October 10, 2025
Learn about Irish whiskey

Excellent tour of a family owned small distillery. Very professional with an interesting back story. The guide was very knowledgeable, and the whiskey tasted amazing

Operator response

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so pleased you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the family-owned history behind our distillery. It’s always great to hear that our passion for what we do shines through, especially when paired with some excellent whiskey tasting! We're proud of the story we have to share and thrilled that you found the experience both professional and interesting. We hope to welcome you back soon for another round of great whiskey and storytelling!

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