Welcome to Blacks Brewing & Distilling Kinsale

Standing proud on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way Co. Cork, we are Blacks, Ireland’s first co-located Brewery & Distillery.

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Ireland's first co-located brewery & distillery

Born out of passion by founders, husband and wife duo, Sam & Maudeline Black, our Brewery & Distillery creates unique brews and boutique spirits.

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Blacks Brewing & Distilling Tour

60mins

€40

Step inside the bold world of Blacks Brewing & Distilling.

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Purple gin bottle of Black Beak Irish Gin on a rocky coastline, surrounded by flowers, overlooking the ocean.

Black Beak Gin Tour

60mins

€30

Black Beak Gin Tour – Bold Botanicals, Big Flavour!

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Connoisseur’s Whiskey Experience

60mins

€75

Sip Beyond the Ordinary.

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From Tank to Tap

Savour beers and spirits made right here on-site.

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Home of Ireland’s First Rum

Taste history with our bold, boundary-breaking Blacks Irish Rum.

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Tour. Taste. Explore.

Book a behind-the-scenes experience in the heart of Kinsale.

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Copper distillery equipment inside an industrial building, showcasing pipes and stairway.

Distillery tasting room with wooden barrels and shelves displaying various spirits.

Modern glass dining area with long table set for a tasting event, overlooking a scenic waterfront view.

Modern waterfront dining area with glass ceiling, tables, and chairs illuminated by the setting sun.

People enjoying a sunny day at a lakeside outdoor cafe, sitting at picnic tables with a scenic view of the water and trees.

Distillery entrance at dusk with modern architecture and path, under a twilight sky.

People enjoying a gathering in a scenic riverside outdoor venue with glass roof and views of lush greenery.

Boat cruising on a serene lake at sunset, with a scenic landscape and a modern lakeside building in the background.

Group discussion by a scenic riverside view with lush hills and blue skies.

Group tasting whiskey at a distillery with barrels and drinks displayed on shelves in a bright room.

Outdoor cafe with glass roof, wicker chairs, and river view on a sunny day. Perfect for dining and relaxation.

Modern industrial-style bar interior with marble countertops, wooden stools, and stylish lighting fixtures.

Experience the lagoon bar-craft drinks with a view

Discover the heart of Blacks Brewing & Distilling at the Lagoon Bar, our fully licensed bar overlooking the stunning Bandon Estuary. Whether you’re a craft beer lover or spirits enthusiast, this is your chance to savour our award-winning brews and small-batch gins and whiskeys right where they’re made. Enjoy panoramic views, get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into our brewing and distilling process, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere that makes our Kinsale location truly special.

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From the distillery

We’ve got spirit…to be precise we’ve got Gin, Whiskey and Ireland’s only Irish Rum.

Vodka

Rum

Gin

Whiskey

From the Brewery

Our mission is to escape the mundane of the mass market by producing craft beers with passion, personality and lots of hops!

Blacks Brewery Kinsale Pale Ale bottle, 4.3% ABV, with a stylish label featuring hops and malt design.

KPA Kinsale Pale Ale View

Sovereign Island Lager View

Blacks Brewery Rocket Ship IPA beer bottle with dark amber liquid and bold label design.

Rocketship View

Kinsale Pale Ale bottle from Blacks Brewery with detailed label, showcasing rich amber color.

KPA Kinsale Pale Ale View

Blacks Brewery Black IPA beer bottle with detailed label design and 5% alcohol content.

Black IPA View

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Google Reviews

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   Lena Röllig 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Haben eine super Tour bekommen, obwohl wir nach der offiziellen Tour Zeit gekommen sind. Muss man sich aufjedenfall mal anschauen!
  
 
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   Caolon Gormley 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had an amazing time here at the weekend. Special mention to Rachel - her service was amazing, giving us some great whiskey / gin recommendations and giving us a run-through of the brewing / distilling processes. we’ll definitely return!
  
 
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   Barbara Zanettin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wir hatten eine tolle und informative, sehr persönliche Führung.
  
 
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   Colin Donaldson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I came for the beer, which is very good. Especially Marching Powder and World's End. The staff was also very friendly and helpful.
  
 
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   Ellen Murphy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had our summer party including a tasting which had a selection of whiskey, gin and rum. The tour was excellent from the history of the building to kinsale and how each drink was made. Big shoutout to Damien who made everything so seamless, he was on the ball helping us with anything we needed. Brilliant day, couldn’t recommend it more!
  
 
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   David McGuigan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic tour guide with Jack and Rachael a very detailed experience followed by some very tasty rum samples. Would highly  recommend a visit 10/10
  
 
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   James Pelham 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Big thanks to Nick for showing us around the distillery yesterday. What a great business and a pleasure to spend time with such an enthusiastic, knowledgeable man who is living the dream. Thanks for a great experience.
  
 
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   John M 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such a cool place, well worth a visit for any beer or spirits lover. I visited a few months back and bumped into Sam and Maude, the owners (full disclosure, I know them for years), we had a good chat, and had a quick tour of the brewery, bar, and shop. Unfortunately I was driving, so coudl not sample in the bar, but thankfully was able to pick up a few cases of great beer in the shop. I am not a spirits expert, but picked up a bottle of their Maple Mayhem in the past which is a lovely drop.