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Access Welcome Guide

Welcome to Skellig Six18 Distillery! We are committed to ensuring that everyone can enjoy our award-winning Distillery & Visitor Experience on the beautiful Skellig Coast. This guide provides information to help you plan your visit with confidence.


Planning Your Visit

Contact Us for Assistance

We encourage visitors with specific accessibility needs to contact us in advance so we can best accommodate your requirements:

Our team is happy to discuss your individual needs and work with you to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

Opening Hours

Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm


Physical Accessibility

Building Access

Our Distillery & Visitor Experience is located on the ground floor and is fully wheelchair accessible. We can accommodate visitors with special requirements throughout our facility.

Tour Experience

Our award-winning guided tours (Double Gold at the International Spirits Challenge 2022) are led by local storytellers who take you on a sensory journey through our working distillery. The tour includes:

  • History, myths, and local knowledge
  • Sights and sounds of our working distillery
  • Tasting experience of our spirits

What to Expect

  • Duration: Guided tour with tasting
  • Terrain: Level, accessible flooring throughout
  • Seating: Available during the tasting portion of the tour

Sensory Considerations

Visual

  • Our storytellers provide rich verbal descriptions throughout the tour
  • The tour is a multisensory experience incorporating sights, sounds, and tastes

Hearing

  • Please let us know in advance if you require any accommodations for hearing
  • We can discuss options to enhance your experience

Service Animals

Assistance dogs are welcome at Skellig Six18 Distillery. Please notify us when booking so we can ensure all guests are comfortable and prepare appropriate arrangements.


Tour Options

We offer several tour experiences to suit your preferences:

  1. Six18 Whiskey Step Collection Experience – €25
    Includes tour and tasting of our limited release Triple Cask Single Pot Still whiskey and Small Batch Whiskey
  2. Gin & Whiskey Tasting Experience – €20
    Includes tour and tasting of Six18 Gin and Skellig Small Batch Irish Whiskey
  3. The Gin Experience Tour – €19
    Includes tour and tasting of Skellig Six18 Premium Artisan Gin & Bilberry Gin

Booking Information

How to Book

Before Your Visit

  • Please arrive a few minutes early to allow time for check-in
  • Let us know of any accessibility requirements when booking

Getting Here

Location

Valentia Rd, Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry, V23 YD89

We are located on the Skellig Coast, at the heart of the Ring of Kerry and Wild Atlantic Way. Whether you’re touring Kerry, visiting the UNESCO site of Skellig Michael, or exploring the Dark Sky Reserve, we’re centrally located in Cahersiveen.

Parking

Parking is available at the distillery.


Feedback and Suggestions

We continuously strive to improve accessibility for all our visitors. If you have suggestions for how we can better accommodate guests with disabilities, please contact us.


Contact Information

Skellig Six18 Distillery

  • Phone: +353 66 940 0618
  • Email: eolas@skelligsix18distillery.ie
  • Address: Valentia Rd, Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry, V23 YD89
  • Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the spirit of the Skellig Coast with you!

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