Rademon Estate Distillery
Rademon Estate Distillery
Rademon Estate Distillery
4.5
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
About
Northern Ireland's first award winning craft gin and Irish whiskey distillery. Our small batch philosophy ensures that every aspect of our gin meets our exacting vision. Everything is crafted and perfected by hand. Our craft distillery is located in the stunning Rademon Estate, Crossgar. 18 miles south of Belfast. Our onsite shop is open most days until 5.30pm - please call for weekend opening times, as these may vary. We also operate a bar onsite, for drinks on our terrace. As we are a fully working distillery all tours must be pre-booked.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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4.5
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Cat B
14 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We loved this distillery! It was in such a beautiful setting. We got to hear about whisky making as well as gin and learnt some things about both that i’d not picked up on previous tours at other distillers.
The gin cocktails were absolutely delicious and I loved the whisky I tried too!
Finally, the staff were fantastic! They were so bubbly, fun, knowledgeable and helpful. Especially my namesake Katharine!
Thank you, for a great afternoon 😊
The gin cocktails were absolutely delicious and I loved the whisky I tried too!
Finally, the staff were fantastic! They were so bubbly, fun, knowledgeable and helpful. Especially my namesake Katharine!
Thank you, for a great afternoon 😊
Written 29 October 2023
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Rockmount Reviewer
Northern Ireland, UK16 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
We went for the gin discovery experience. Filling a few welcome cocktails we had an excellent guided tour of the distillery - we heard all about the history and unique process of producing gin using local ingredients. The tasting was special and everyone who attended got a real eye opener about how to mix and drink gin in a fun way. We got 2 personalised bottles of their signature gin. An excellent experience.
We will return for the whiskey tour.
We will return for the whiskey tour.
Written 29 April 2023
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Carmil2013
Downpatrick, UK100 contributions
Dec 2022
WOW what a brilliant night!!!
I went with a friend for a night of cocktails and wreath making and we weren't disappointed. As always the cocktails at Shortcross were amazing and the staff are just so nice and friendly, you really are made to feel you are with friends and family!
The wreath making was amazing - the florists had everything prepared so well and helped every step of the way - you just couldn't go wrong. Luxury wreath is no understatement, what we came away with was the most luxurious wreath that we would have paid 3 times as much for in a shop.
Thanks to all for a great night.
I went with a friend for a night of cocktails and wreath making and we weren't disappointed. As always the cocktails at Shortcross were amazing and the staff are just so nice and friendly, you really are made to feel you are with friends and family!
The wreath making was amazing - the florists had everything prepared so well and helped every step of the way - you just couldn't go wrong. Luxury wreath is no understatement, what we came away with was the most luxurious wreath that we would have paid 3 times as much for in a shop.
Thanks to all for a great night.
Written 5 December 2022
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Emma M
Belfast, UK3 contributions
Mar 2022
We visited for a tour of distillery and tasting for our friend's birthday- Craig was our guide and was so knowledgable and lovely! We never realised how small the team was at Shortcross and it's great to have someone who know all the details of the process talking you through it. So impressed how they source everything so locally. Good to get some tips on how to pour the perfect G&T and we really enjoyed sitting on after for a couple of gin cocktails and some charcuterie- would really highly recommend and looking forward to visiting agin soon!
Written 11 March 2022
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Sophie H
71 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
We went here for our birthdays as something different to do and it did not disappoint. We arrived into the lovely estate and beautiful new building the tour was held in. Craig was so lovely, offered to make cocktails while we waited (which others said were amazing). The tour itself was very interesting and showed just how much thought and attention goes into making the product. The gin tasting was really informative and Craig made it good fun. Dipping the bottles ourselves and adding the label made for a great takeaway from the tour. The shop had loads of local produce to choose from too. Overall it was a great experience, will definitely be back! Thanks!
Written 9 March 2022
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Jenny M
5 contributions
Jan 2022 • Friends
Visited last Saturday with my niece for tour of distillery and tasting.Craig our guide was very informative not only of the gin making process but also of the history of the surrounding Estate
Learned how to make a proper gin and tonic!!
Thank you for a great experience and highly recommend!
Learned how to make a proper gin and tonic!!
Thank you for a great experience and highly recommend!
Written 27 January 2022
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Edwina M
Downpatrick, UK1 contribution
Oct 2021
The welcome from all the staff was amazing. They were very attentive and looked after us so well. Its a pleasure to have this kind of service and so close to home!!
The music provided helped with the ambiance as well.
The music provided helped with the ambiance as well.
Written 31 October 2021
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Jonathan Pierce
1 contribution
Sep 2021 • Friends
My wife and mother in law absolutely loved their recent after tea. Every facet of the mini was top notch and they even went to the trouble of making mock tails for the driver. It was the best afternoon tea they had ever experienced and they would love to come back. Well done to all the team for a brilliant experience and many thanks.
Jonathan pierce
Jonathan pierce
Written 11 October 2021
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Hi Jonathan,
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, we thoroughly enjoyed hosting Vicky and Alison and are so please they enjoyed their afternoon with us.
Many thanks,
The Shortcross Team
Written 22 October 2021
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Kenneth Small
1 contribution
Oct 2021 • Couples
Excellent value, great guide Craig, Fiona lovely, can’t wait do go back, highly recommended, don’t delay, watch for planned events, a must, great overview to a pleasant day, thank you.
Written 1 October 2021
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Thank you for your great review, we are delighted that you enjoyed your experience with us and hope to welcome you back soon.
Many thanks,
The Shortcross team.
Written 22 October 2021
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Sharon H
1 contribution
Aug 2021 • Business
Very classy professional setup. Craig who looked after us was so knowledgeable of the products. He was also very kind and courteous to all visitors
Written 27 August 2021
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Thank you for your 5 star review, we are so please you and John enjoyed your experience with us. It was an absolute pleasure to host you and we look forward to doing so again.
Stay safe,
The Shortcross Team
Written 31 August 2021
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hannahm398
Holywood near belfast11 contributions
Do you accept a group?
Ruth S
Belfast, UK16 contributions
Think they do
hannahm398
Holywood near belfast11 contributions
Do your do tours for Groups?
Hi Hannah,
Thanks for getting in touch.
Yes we do have group tours, if you want to contact the office on 028 4483 0001 and let us know your requirements we can talk you through the options.
Alternatively if you want to send your details through to us we can give you a call.
Kind Regards
Ingrid
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- Rademon Estate Distillery is open:
- Mon - Wed 09:00 - 17:00
- Thu - Sat 09:00 - 20:00
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