DISCOVER THE COUNTRY THROUGH THE HISTORY OF ITS DISTILLERIES
In Northern Ireland, the Spirit Trail and Distillery Passport offers the chance to explore the country and discover its historic distilleries. An exceptional route dedicated to spirits enthusiasts!
THE SPIRIT TRAIL AND DISTILLERY PASSPORT EXPERIENCE
Northern Ireland has always had a true passion for distilling. Intimately linked to the country's history, spirits are an integral part of Celtic culture. Through the Spirit Trail and Distillery Passport, Northern Ireland now aims to introduce visitors to the diversity, quality, and unique character of Northern Irish spirits. The concept? A guide to 14 unique experiences offered by distilleries across Northern Ireland, allowing you to meet the passionate artisans behind each brand and taste a wide range of distinctive spirits. Bearing the essence of the land that gave them birth, each of these spirits offers a unique palette of tastes and flavors. A perfect introduction to the unique sensation each one offers on the palate! At each new excursion, visitors have the opportunity to have their passport stamped. A world tour of flavors in a single destination! It's time to hit the road…
VISIT BELFAST IN A DIFFERENT WAY
A dynamic and cosmopolitan city brimming with optimism, Belfast is traditionally explored by bus, taxi, or boat. But to discover the true character of this European capital, nothing beats a tour of its distilleries. A must-visit distillery in the city, the Belfast Artisan Gin School offers the "Make Your Own Gin" experience. This two-hour workshop allows you to create, bottle, label, name, and seal your own bottle of gin! Home to colossal shipyards, Belfast also boasts the unmissable Titanic Belfast museum, which retraces the construction of the prestigious ocean liner. It is in the heart of this historic site that the Titanic Distillers are reinventing the Belfast whisky tradition. Even more spectacular, exploring the historic Crumlin Road Gaol leads visitors to the McConnell's Distillery, housed in Wing A of the restored building. McConnell's Irish Whisky, from the eponymous brand founded in Belfast in 1776, is renowned worldwide. In this unique setting where ancestral know-how is perpetuated, the distillery is dedicated to restoring and preserving the legend of Irish whiskey. Ready to hear the whispered secrets of its production?
NORTHERN IRELAND OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
With its 14 destinations, the Spirit Trail and Distillery Passport invites visitors to explore uncharted territories. Near Belfast, a journey to the Ards Peninsula will lead spirits enthusiasts to the Copeland Distillery. Housed in the former cinema, it's renowned for its handcrafted whisky, gin, and rum, each steeped in heritage and community. This port city was once the busiest in Northern Ireland, with sailors from all over the world landing here with novel spirits and surprising spices. Today, the distillery has embraced its history of smugglers, fierce battles, extraordinary voyages, and maritime exploits to craft its coastal spirits. And it's eager to share these stories with anyone who dares to step inside!
Another historic distillery, another atmosphere: the Old Bushmills distillery is the oldest licensed whisky distillery in the world. In 1608, King James I granted this small town on the rugged north coast of Northern Ireland the right to distill whisky. Four hundred years later, the distillery still uses Irish barley and the unique water from its own stream to craft its elixir, enjoyed worldwide. A must-see for immersing yourself in Northern Irish history—drink responsibly!
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