Tourism Northern Ireland celebrates craft and tradition with Spirit Trail plaques

10th December 2024

Tourism Northern Ireland celebrates craft and tradition with Spirit Trail plaques featuring Copeland Distillery, Donaghadee and Echlinville Distillery, Kircubbin 

Tourism Northern Ireland has presented 13 distilleries around Northern Ireland with a special plaque in recognition of their participation in the NI Spirits Trail.

Launched in March 2023, the trail is made up of 13 unique visitor experiences.

Visitors can pick up a `Distillery Trail Passport’ at any of the stops and collect stamps as they explore the breadth and quality of our spirit-led experiences.

The distilleries featured on the trail include The Copeland Distillery, Donaghadee, The Echlinville Distillery, Kircubbin, Rademon Estate Distillery, Crossgar, Hinch Distillery, Ballynahinch, Killowen Distillery, Newry, Woodlab Distillery, Dungannon, The Boatyard Distillery, Enniskillen, Wild Atlantic Distillery, Castlederg, Bushmills Distillery, Bushmills, Titanic Distillers, Belfast, Belfast Distillery Company - McConnell's Irish Whisky, Belfast, Ireland Craft Beverages - Two Stacks Whiskey, Newry, and the Walled City Brewery, Derry.

Building on the continued success of the NI Spirits Trail, Tourism Northern Ireland has presented each participating distillery with a special plaque, recognising their contribution to the trail and guiding visitors on their next adventure

It is hoped that the plaque will strengthen the collective brand of the trail, while ensuring the distilleries receive continued visibility as part of a sustainable tourism initiative that benefits all regions across Northern Ireland.

Gary Quate, Food and Drink Tourism Manager at Tourism Northern Ireland said: “These plaques highlight the businesses' commitment to offering an authentic, tourism-driven experience as part of a broader visitor initiative.

“By displaying the plaque, businesses not only encourage more engagement with the trail, but also give customers confidence in the quality and authenticity of their experience.”

Further information about the NI Spirit Trail is available here.