Step inside Ireland's only artisan meadery for an intimate guided tasting of award-winning meads crafted from wild Irish honey — an utterly singular, off-the-beaten-track luxury experience.
What to expect
Tucked into the countryside just outside Kinsale town, Kinsale Mead Co. produces exquisite meads — honey wines — from pure Irish wildflower and heather honey, some aged in whiskey and wine casks. Your host walks you through the story of mead as Ireland's oldest drink, the local hive sources, and the delicate craft of fermentation and blending. The tasting flight showcases the range from crisp and dry to lusciously fruit-forward, each pour paired with intelligent notes. You leave with bottles to take aboard and a genuine sense of having discovered something truly rare.
Good to know
Located a short taxi or private transfer from Kinsale town centre. Book tastings directly via the Kinsale Mead Co. website in advance — experiences are small by design and fill quickly in season. Combine with the food tour or walking tour for a full Kinsale day. Allow 1–1.5 hours.