Mead Making and Tasting Tour at Kinsale Mead Co. in Cork
by Kinsale Mead Co
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Visitors start by learning about the history of mead and its connection to Ireland’s myths and legends. The tour lasts about one hour and takes place at Kinsale Mead Co., Ireland’s first meadery in 200 years. Guests taste the honey used in the mead-making process and receive a guided tasting of the mead itself, led by knowledgeable staff. The tour covers how mead is made and offers several samples of this unique alcoholic drink. Free parking next to the meadery is available.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
About Kinsale Meads | Light and Refreshing | Fermented Off dry (12% ABV) Myths & Legends | The evolution of mead through history | Stories about Myths, Legends & Kings in Ireland Bee Judgments & Honey Tasting | Ancient Irish Bee Laws | Tasting of 3 unique raw honeys | Learn about all about bees, honey & biodiversity | Bee to Bottle | Modern mead making from fermentation to bottling | The stories behind our wine & whiskey barrels that we use for maturation Tasting | Sample award-winning meads and cocktails | Kinsale Mead’s best food pairings | Family Run | Kate and Denis Dempsey love to share their passion and knowledge! Kinsale | Bustling harbour town | Gourmet capital of Ireland | Great pubs & restaurants It is also an opportunity to visit our beautiful town of Kinsale with its historic streets, harbour and great restaurants.
60 min
Meeting point
Walking - Leave Kinsale Tourist Office right, take a right and right again. Left up Featherbed Lane, first right, in 50m up the steps/ramp, through the gates, past the Post office. Driving - Turn at the Garage, follow the road over the small roundabout, past Lidl, through the gates - free parking.
End point
Walking - Leave Kinsale Tourist Office right, take a right and right again. Left up Featherbed Lane, first right, in 50m up the steps/ramp, through the gates, past the Post office. Driving - Turn at the Garage, follow the road over the small roundabout, past Lidl, through the gates - free parking.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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