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McConnell's Irish Whiskey Distillery in north Belfast opens to the public

Published on 27 March 2024

Lord Mayor of Belfast, Cllr Ryan Murphy enjoyed a tour round the new whiskey distillery in A Wing in Crumlin Road Gaol, before it officially open to the public, on Wednesday afternoon.

Lord Mayor of Belfast, Cllr Ryan Murphy enjoyed a tour round the new whiskey distillery in A Wing in Crumlin Road Gaol, before it officially open to the public, on Wednesday afternoon.

The visitor experience offers tours, a coffee shop, cocktail making facilities, bar and more.

CEO John Kelly said: "We will be employing up to 50 people here, when we are fully opened, today we have 34 people on our staff and as many as possible are from the local community."

For more information visit McConnell's Irish Whisky's website (link opens in new window).

Source: Belfast Telegraph (link opens in new window)