Explore the Making & Tasting of Mead
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About the Activity
Our fun, one hour tour brings visitors on a journey through the history of mead. The stories of mead and honey are thousands of years old, and are intertwined with Ireland's myths and legends. Taste the honey that we use to make our delicious mead. Learn all about the making of mead. Enjoy a guided tasting of this refreshingly different drink with our mead experts. Kinsale Mead Co. is Ireland’s first Meadery in 200 years. We love to share our passion and knowledge of all things mead and honey.1 hour
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Free car parking next to the meadery
Food and drink : Tour includes guided tasting of our award-winning meads and cocktails in the Meadery’s oak bar tasting room
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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.View Location
Sample Menu
Main Courses
- Selection of Kinsale Mead Co.'s award winning meads - A guided tasting of our award winning meads will conclude the tour.
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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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.View Location
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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.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Dublin time to receive 100% refund.
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