From Salthill to the Still: A Night with Micil 🥃

  • 26 Feb 2026
  • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Wynn's Hotel, 35-39 Abbey Street Lower, Dublin 1, D01 C9F8
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From Salthill to the Still: A Night with Micil

26th February 2025, Wynn's Hotel, Dublin 1

Dear Members,

In February please join us Society for an exclusive exploration into the heritage and craft of Galway’s own Micil Distillery. We are thrilled to welcome their Co-founder Pádraic Ó Griallais, who will lead us through a deep dive into their range, sharing the stories and secrets behind their unique spirits.


Micil Distillery is named after the founder's great-great-great-grandfather, Micil Mac Cheallaigh, who began distilling on the shores of Galway Bay in 1848. Today, they are the first legal distillery in Galway in over a century, blending old-world peat-influenced traditions with modern innovation.

Our selection features a fantastic mix of power, cask influence, and regional styles:

  • Micil Irish Poitín: The 170-year-old family recipe. Pure malted barley infused with Connemara Bogbean.

  • Micil Heritage Poitín: A peated expression using turf from the family land in Inverin—this is what "fuisce" tasted like in 1848.

  • Release 1: Micil Inverin Small Batch: A 5-part peated blend finished in Pedro Ximénez and peated poitín casks.

  • Release 2: Micil Earl’s Island: A single pot still tribute to Galway’s "Latin" trade history, finished in Bordeaux wine casks.

  • Release 3: The next big Micil release, coming to the market this year!

  • Síolta Mhicil: An exclusive bottling for the Ennis Whiskey Club! A special thanks to Eric & Peter for sharing this amazing expression with the IWS! 

  • A special Micil Cask Pull!

Booking opens on Thursday 12th of Feburary at 7.00pm. Join the waiting list to be notified as we might be able to get more spots for the event.  It is necessary to register and complete payment via Stripe (within 15 minutes) to secure your booking. 

Event Booking Terms & Conditions: https://www.irishwhiskeysociety.com/IWS-In-Person-Events


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