The 5 Best Gin Distillery Tours in Ireland

1.Tribe Gin School Experience in Galway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $173Our pick

At Tribe Gin School on Upper Salthill Road, you’ll learn how gin is made, taste several gins, choose your own botanicals, and distill a personal bottle to take home. Founders Paul and Ciarán host the session with Irish stories, gin and tonics, and a board of local meats and cheeses.

“This was a fantastic experience and would be perfect to do with friends, tour groups, or even with a family. It could even be fun to start the night at Tribe on a stag or hen party. It is operated by locals from Galway so it gives you that local vibe and personal touch that makes it unique. Paul was fantastic at answering questions and making it so much fun from start to finish! I highly recommend booking this experience, you will leave with your very own bottle of gin, and memories that will last forever!”

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2.Gin Tasting Masterclass In Stillgarden Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $48

At Stillgarden Distillery in Inchicore, you’ll begin with a welcome cocktail, then taste four signature gins with recommended mixers. A liquid expert explains the distilling process, the ideas behind each bottle, and answers questions at the end. The one-hour session is in English, limited to 22 people, and non-gin and alcohol-free options are available.

“The tour was informative, informal and intimate. It was like being invited to a good friend's home! Cheers to Stillgarden! Will definitely be making online purchases to ship to the USA!”

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3.Gin School, distill you own gin, cocktails, tastings, food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $136

At Stillgarden Distilling Academy in Dublin 8, an English-speaking distillery expert guides you through gin history, botanicals, tastings, and cocktail making. You create a personal spirit recipe, enjoy drinks and a gourmet food box, then take home your own 500ml bottle.

“Super nice people! Great explanations! Delicious drinks! What more could you want! Clear recommendation!”

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4.Gin Masterclass with Welcome Drink & Tasting Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · from $45Best value

At Stillgarden Distillery, a liquid expert leads you through distillation, 120 botanicals, and four house-made gins. Your one-hour session includes a welcome drink, tasting flight, mixer, and Q&A. Non-gin and non-alcoholic options are available if arranged in advance. Public sessions run Friday through Sunday.

“The Welcome Drink was the best, the other Gins were just ok. It was not so detailed on Gin experience and it seems to me much to high priced for what i got.”

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5.Afternoon Tea & Gin Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews · from $74

Spend 90 minutes at Stillgarden Distillery in Dublin County with an English-speaking liquid expert. Learn how gin is made, inspect a wall of 120 botanicals, taste four house gins, then enjoy sandwiches, cakes, a welcome drink, and a final Q&A. Non-gin and non-alcoholic options are available if requested ahead of time.

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