Spirit of the Sea Tour
The signature 50-minute guided tour (EUR30, over 18s) weaves three centuries of Portmagee's smuggling and seafaring past together with tastings of the whiskeys. Booking recommended via the website.
Portmagee Whiskey
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A small-batch Irish whiskey distillery experience on Barrack Hill above Portmagee harbour, telling the story of 18th-century smuggler Captain Theobald Magee through guided tours, tastings and an immersive 360-degree dome.
Things to Do
Whiskey Tasting Lesson
A 25-minute session (EUR20, over 18s) tasting the different Portmagee expressions and learning how each style is made and finished.
History & Culture Tour
A 35-minute guided tour (EUR15, all ages) through 300 years of the village's past, including the 360-degree immersive video experience.
Founders Journey Tour
A special 60-minute tour (EUR70, over 18s) with one of the original company founders - a deep-dive into the family story, the Seine boat tradition and the spirits.
The Portmagee Domes
The on-site domes house the immersive experience and can also be hired as a venue for private or corporate events.
Whiskey Shop
Buy the Small Batch, Portmagee 9 and Single Pot Still bottlings (all triple-distilled and Barbados rum cask finished) plus branded glasses and gift sets.
Plan Your Visit
- Hours: Daily 10am-6pm in summer, 12pm-6pm in winter (exact seasonal dates not published).
- Admission: Paid tours only, EUR15-EUR70 per person
- Parking: Free car park on site.
- Food: No on-site food; Portmagee village a short walk away has pubs and seafood restaurants including The Bridge Bar at The Moorings and Fisherman's Bar.
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