The Spirit Of Clare Island Tasting Experience

The Spirit Of Clare Island Tasting Experience

This is a special guided tasting of our unique sea borne spirit with founder Carl O’Grady. You will hear the story of Clare Island Single Malt – uniquely aged at sea, in the hull of the iconic Dolphin ferry while comparing with two other Irish Whiskeys and pairing with seaweed and sea salt flavoured dark chocolate. Learn all about the fascinating process of maturation on the waves and our exciting plans for the future.

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What To Expect

Introduction to the art of whiskey maturation
Introduction into the world of whiskey tasting
Learn about the story of Clare Island Whiskey
Taste our signature release against two other Irish Whiskeys
Enjoy dark chocolate, sea salt, seaweed pairing

Minimum Group Size – 10 Adults (contact us for rates for smaller groups)

Duration: approx. 1 hour 30 mins

Location; Grace O’Malley’s Castle or Sailor’s. We can also go to your location.

Rate; €35 per person

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Getting here

Travel across a stretch of the Atlantic on our ferry from Roonagh pier to Clare Island…

Learn More Ferry Tickets

Our Journey

Clare Island Whiskey Shop / Cafe - Opening spring 2025

Grace O'Malley Castle, home of the 16th century Pirate Queen - site of the historical talk

The Clare Island Oven trailer for Alice's fresh coffee and homemade treats

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The Great Famine landscape walk from the castle to the Graveyard and Abbey

The Graveyard talks with stories from the great war

What People Are
Saying About Us

The “Spirit of Clare Island” is an experience like no other, a journey across the sea, both physical and metaphysical, a profound immersion in lost lives and lifestyles that inform, inspire and intrigue.

Pádraic Gilligan, CMO Society for Incentive Travel Excellence

A seriously interesting & innovative way to get a distinctive flavour twist on an Irish Whiskey

Conor Ryan (via Clare Island Whiskey Facebook Page)

The Clare Island Whiskey Experience: It was amazing to see this unique whiskey project unfold over the past 4 years...An amazing product with a passionate story behind it.

Rachel's Irish Adventures