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Visit Skellig Six18 Distillery

In Kerry, we have been welcoming visitors to the Skellig Coast for centuries.

Today, the Skellig Six18 team warmly invites you to visit us at home in Cahersiveen, County Kerry.

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Explore our award-winning distillery, guided visitor experience and luxury snug, where Irish whiskey and gin are shaped by Atlantic air, mountain water and local craftsmanship.

In 2022, our distillery tour received Double Gold at the International Spirits Challenge Awards.

Experience a guided tour led by a local storyteller, sharing how Skellig Six18 is crafted as a premium Irish gin using wild botanicals sourced along the Skellig Coast. Follow the evolution of our distillery as the home of Skellig Six18 Irish whiskey.

Learn how our name is inspired by Skellig Michael, where sixth-century monks carved 618 steps into the rockface to build their monastery at the summit.

Whether you are touring the Ring of Kerry, travelling the Wild Atlantic Way, visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Skellig Michael, or exploring the Kerry Dark Sky Reserve, you will find us in Cahersiveen at the heart of it all.

You are guaranteed a warm Irish welcome at the home of Skellig Six18.

Distillery Tours

Our distillery tour offers a fully guided experience through Skellig Six18, combining history, place and spirit-making.

During your visit, you will:

  • Meet a local storyteller who brings the Skellig Coast to life
  • Learn how our Irish gin is made using wild, locally sourced botanicals
  • Discover how Skellig Six18 Irish whiskey is matured, blended and bottled on site
  • Explore the inspiration behind our name and coastal identity

Each tour is designed to be welcoming, informative and memorable.

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A group of well dressed visitors sampling a selection of whiskey

Opening Hours

For current opening hours and tour availability, please refer to our booking system.

Find us

Skellig Six18 Distillery
Valentia Road
Cahersiveen
County Kerry
V23 YD89

Email: eolas@skelligsix18distillery.ie
Phone: +353 66 940 0618

Our distillery is easily accessible from the Ring of Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way, with Cahersiveen serving as a central base for exploring the Skellig Coast.

Foireann SIX18

Foireann Six18 is our community of supporters and friends.

Members receive:

  • Early access to distillery-exclusive whiskeys
  • Invitations to special talks and online events
  • Updates on our Aonach Fuisce gatherings at the distillery

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